Adolescence in Film and Television
Call for Papers
For Conference details click http://www.pcaaca.org/conference/national.php
Deadline for proposal submissions is December 15.
Submissions that explore noteworthy coverage patterns, representations, and themes pertaining to the portrayal of adolescence/adolescents in film and television, during any historical era, are desired from scholars, educators, and students at all levels. Possible topics of relevance include, but are certainly not limited to, advertising images and appeals, coming-of-age narratives, drug use, HIV/AIDS, juvenile delinquency, non-heterosexuality, premarital sex, violence and social aggression, and (losing one’s) virginity.
Interested individuals are asked to submit an abstract of no more than 250 words (including presentation title) and complete contact information (name, institutional affiliation, mail and e-mail addresses, and contact telephone number) by December 15. Decisions pertaining to the status of such abstracts will be communicated within approximately two weeks of receipt. All presenters must be members of the American Culture Association or the Popular Culture Association by the time of the conference.
Please mail or e-mail abstracts to:
Adolescence in Film and Television
Kylo-Patrick R. Hart
Texas Christian University
Department of Film, Television and Digital Media
TCU Box 298030
Fort Worth, TX 76129
(817) 257-6428
k.hart@tcu.edu
For additional information about the conference, please visit the PCA/ACA website at http://www.pcaaca.org