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NOTE: For 2013, the SW/TX PCA/ACA has combined, expanded, and/or discontinued various subject areas. It has also reorganized its area categories. So, please check this revised list carefully before deciding which area should receive your proposal.

Use this list of Subject Area Chairs when preparing your paper/panel proposal. The subject areas are divided into multiple thematic categories; use the jump-links below to navigate to various categories, or just scroll down the extensive list. Click on an individual area's underlined title to access its area chair's Call for Papers - containing suggested topics, submission requirements, etc.

The 2013 General CFP

Regards,

Kelli Shapiro, PhD, SWTX Area Development & Awards Coordinator

To view the CFP for an individual area, click on its underlined name below. 

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American History and Culture
Laura Mohsene, Chancellor University, English, lmohsene@chancelloru.edu

American Studies
Lisa Stein Haven, Ohio University – Zanesville, English, havenl@ohio.edu
Follow the American Studies area on Facebook www.facebook.com/SwtxpcaAmericanStudies and on Twitter @SWTXPCAAMStudie

Interdisciplinary Studies
No CFP for 2013. Please direct questions to Area Development & Awards Coordinator Kelli Shapiro at Swtxpca.Shapiro@yahoo.com

Politics

LaChrystal Ricke, Sam Houston State University, Mass Communication, lachrystalricke@shsu.edu

Religion
Warren Kay, Merrimack College, Religious & Theological Studies, kayw@merrimack.edu  

Women, Gender, and Sexuality
Pat Tyrer, West Texas A&M University, English and Modern Languages, ptyrer@wtamu.edu 

Main CFP

CFP: Panel on Teaching

CFP: Panel on the Environment

CFP: Panel on the Sci-Fi criticism

CFP: Panel in indigenous Sci-Fi

Adaptation: Literature, Film, and Culture
Lynnea Chapman King, Adams State University, English, lynneaking@hotmail.com

Alfred Hitchcock
Michael Howarth, Missouri Southern State University, English, Howarth-M@mssu.edu

The American West: Film and Literature
Larry Van Meter, Langston University, English, larry.vanmeter@gmail.com

Classical Representations in Popular Culture
Kirsten Day, Augustana College, Classics, kirstenday@yahoo.com

Computer Culture
Co-Chairs:
Andrew Chen, Minnesota State University – Moorhead, Computer Science and Information Systems, andrewsw@gmail.com
Joseph Chaney, Indiana University – South Bend, English, jchaney@iusb.edu

CFP - Standard

CFP - Manifesto

Film (General)
Chuck Hamilton, Northeast Texas Community College, English, chamilton@ntcc.edu
 
Film and History
Brad Duren, Oklahoma Panhandle State University, Behavioral & Social Sciences, duren@opsu.edu 

Film Theory and Aesthetics
Jennifer L. Jenkins, University of Arizona, English, jenkinsj@email.arizona.edu

Game Studies, Culture, Play, and Practice
Judd Ruggill, Arizona State University, Communication, jruggill@asu.edu

Horror (Literary and Cinematic)
Steffen Hantke, Sogang University, English, steffenhantke@gmail.com

James Bond Franchise and Eurospy
Michele Brittany, Independent Scholar, spyfi.superspies@gmail.com

Paracinema: Transgressive/Exploitation Films
Robert G. Weiner, Texas Tech University Library, Humanities, rweiner5@sbcglobal.net  

Reality TV
Josh Grant, University of West Georgia, English, jgrantuwg@gmail.com

Satire
Alana Hatley, University of South Carolina, English, alanahatley@gmail.com

Shakespeare on Film, Television, and Video
Jessica Maerz, University of Arizona, Theatre Studies, jmaerz@email.arizona.edu 

Television

Monica Ganas, Azusa Pacific University, Theater, Mganas@apu.edu 

                         Language and Writing

Fashion, Style, Appearance, & Identity
Jessica Strubel-Scheiner, University of North Texas, Merchandising & Hospitality Management,
jessica.strubel@unt.edu

Food and Culture
Laura Anh Williams, New Mexico State University, Women’s Studies, lawill@nmsu.edu

Libraries, Archives, Museums, & Popular Culture
Co-Chairs:
Janet Brennan Croft, University of Oklahoma Library, Access Services, jbcroft@ou.edu
Rhonda Taylor, University of Oklahoma, School of Library and Information Studies, rtaylor@ou.edu

Visual Arts
Victoria M. Grieve, Utah State University, History, victoria.grieve@usu.edu

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on Facebook at www.facebook.com/swtxsff and on Twitter @swtxsffchairs

Science Fiction and Fantasy – General
Co-chairs:
Ximena Gallardo, FH LaGuardia Community College, English, ximena_gallardo_c@yahoo.com
Rikk Mulligan, Longwood University, English and Modern Language, rikk.mulligan@gmail.com

Science Fiction and Fantasy – Literature
Brian Cowlishaw, Northeastern State University, Languages and Literature, cowlishb@nsuok.edu

Doctor Who and/or Torchwood
Tamy Burnett, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, English, swtxpca.org@gmail.com

A Game of Thrones
Brian Cowlishaw, Northeastern State University, Languages and Literature, cowlishb@nsuok.edu

The Hunger Games
Brian Cowlishaw, Northeastern State University, Languages and Literature, cowlishb@nsuok.edu

Supernatural (TV series)
Tamy Burnett, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, English, swtxpca.org@gmail.com

The Vampire Diaries
Tamy Burnett, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, English, swtxpca.org@gmail.com

The Works of Joss Whedon
Susan Fanetti, California State University – Sacramento, English, sfanetti@csus.edu

The Apocalypse and Disaster in Culture
Shane Trayers, Macon State College, English, shane.trayers@maconstate.edu

Asian Popular Culture / The Asian-American Experience
Debbie Scally, University of Texas – Dallas, Humanities, sensei0918@yahoo.com

British Cinema
Robert Cross, Doshisha University, Language and Culture, rjcross6257@hotmail.com

Children in Film
Debbie Olson, University of Texas – Arlington, English, dolson@uta.edu

Consumer Culture and Advertising
Michelle Kaiserlian, Austin Community College, Art, mkaiserl@umail.iu.edu

Drugs and Culture
Bryan L. Jones, Oklahoma State University, English, bryan.l.jones@okstate.edu

The Geek and Popular Culture
Kathryn Lane, Northwest Oklahoma State University, English, kelane@nwosu.edu
 
Harry Potter Studies
Christopher Bell, University of Colorado – Colorado Springs, Communication, cbell3@uccs.edu    

Material Culture and the Built Environment
Evelyn Montgomery, Dallas Heritage Village, EMontgomery@dallasheritagevillage.org

Motor Culture and the Road
Stacy Rusnak, Georgia Gwinnett College, Film, srusnak@ggc.edu

Mystery Science Theater and the Culture of Riffing
Robert G. Weiner, Texas Tech University Library, Humanities, rweiner5@sbcglobal.net  

Sports
Andrew Harrington, Claremont Graduate University, Cultural Studies, agharrington@gmail.com

Stardom and Fandom
Lynn Zubernis, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Counselor Education,

Theatre and Performance Studies
Lynn Sally, Metropolitan College of New York, American Urban Studies, lsally@mcny.edu

War and Culture
John G. Stone, University of Texas – San Antonio, English, John.Stone@utsa.com