Seduction: The Art of Persuasion in the Medieval World
Illinois Medieval Association Annual Conference
University of Illinois-Chicago
February 21-22, 2014
We encourage proposals that engage with the rhetoric and representation of seduction and persuasion in all aspects of medieval discourse: literature, art, history, and culture. We invite papers from all disciplines. Preference is given to submissions closely related to the conference theme, but abstracts on any aspect of medieval studies are welcome.
Papers investigating the art of seduction and persuasion might touch on these topics, for example:
- Romantic/erotic love
- Sermons and preaching
- Debates of all kinds
- Conversion experiences
- Political persuasion
- Inspiring and carrying out crusades and Crusades
- The writing of history in chronicles, cartularies
- War
- Materiality and the power of objects
- Marginalia
- Transgression
- Conformity
Barbara H. Rosenwein, Professor of History at Loyola University Chicago, is the keynote speaker.
Proposals for whole sessions as well as individual papers are welcome.
Three-paper sessions are scheduled for 90 minutes, including 20 minutes for each paper and time for discussion.
Individual papers: 250 word abstract.
Panel proposals: Proposal should include a short abstract for each paper (250 words total).
Deadline to submit abstracts: November 15, 2013
Direct questions to IMA2014@uic.edu and visit http://ima2014.publish.uic.edu for more information