The Blues!!

The Department of English & Philosophy at Arkanss State University (Jonesboro campus) will hold a third interdisciplinary Delta studies conference on April 10-12, 1997. Scholarly papers, organized panels, and creative multimedia presentations and demonstrations on the blues and related forms of expressive culture may come from any huanities and social science discipline, especially American studies, anthropology, folklore studies, history, literature, musicology, popular culture, and sociology. Though any topic relating to the blues, its sources, and its offshoots will be considered, presenters might give special attention to pedagogical issues, sacred and secular in Delta expressive culture, the blues and related forms (such as gospel, rhythm n' blues, rock n' roll, and rap) in literature and other media, women and gender, and the historical dimensions of the blues and related forms.

Proposals for papers should include a 250-word summary; those for creative presentations should include a sampling of previous work.

The deadline for submissions is December 15, 1996. Send materials and address inquires to:

Delta Symposium Committee
Department of English & Philosophy
P.O. Box 1890
Arkansas State University
State University, AR 72467
Phone: 501-972-3043
FAX; 501-972-2795

E-mail: DELTA@TOLTEC.astate.edu

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