El Mundo Zurdo:The First International Conference on the Work and Life of Gloria E. Anzaldúa

Sponsored by The Society for the Study of Gloria E. Anzald�a (SSGA) and the Women's Studies Institute at the University of Texas at San Antonio May 16-17, 2009 at the University of Texas at San Antonio Call for Proposals The Society for the Study of Gloria E. Anzald�a <seeks ">http://www.ssganzaldua.org/cfp9.htm>seeks submission of proposals for papers, panels of 3-4 papers, roundtables, workshops, or performances for its First International Conference on the work and life of Gloria E. Anzald�a on the fifth anniversary of her passing. We welcome proposals involving all facets of Anzald�a's life and work. The following tracks are merely suggested conceptual groupings for panel and performance presentations: � BORDERS--explorations of border theory, borderlands ethos and other concepts of Anzald�an thought focused on this key concept of her work � QUEER STUDIES--el mundo zurdo and the atravesados, key to Anzald�a's thinking and application of her philosophical work � EDUCATION--pedagogical concerns surrounding her literary and philosophical works. Some questions that may arise: what are some challenges of teaching Anzald�a? How does Anzald�a's thought apply to teaching? � INTERNATIONAL AND TRANSFRONTERA--The effects of globalization and market economies on culture. What is the status of Anzald�a studies at the international level? � SPIRITUALITY--Explorations of Anzald�a's spiritual teachings. How can we heal the earth and ourselves? Guidelines Proposals must include the following: � 250-word proposal narrative � 100-word abstract suitable for publication in the conference program book � Submissions for Panels must include proposals and abstracts for each paper and the name, address, phone number(s), e-mail address, and institutional affiliation of each participant � Audio/visual needs � Contact person's name, address, phone number(s), e-mail address, and institutional affiliation All materials must be electronically date-stamped by February 15, 2009. Proposers will be notified of acceptance by March 15, 2009. Questions about the submission process may be sent to: gloria.anzaldua.society@gmail.com