New Technologies, Old Texts (UK) (12/31/02; 7/7/03-7/9/03)

New Technologies, Old Texts

7-9 July, 2003, De Montfort University, Leicester UK

Canterbury Tales Project, De Montfort University
Deadline for Proposals: December 31, 2002

Proposals are invited for the submission of complete panels or individual papers devoted to the interdisciplinary implications of the applications of new technologies to the editing and study of texts. We are looking for papers that explain and evaluate how the use of computers has changed the way we approach texts and textual editing. Topics include but are not limited to: electronic editions, new technologies for the study of texts, the impact of technology on editorial theory, the use of computers in textual studies, computer software and the study of manuscripts, the role of the reader, the role of the editor, the process of publication, printed vs. electronic editions. We welcome papers which deal with text from any period and place.

Papers should be no more than 30 minutes in length. Panels should consist of three papers. Individual proposals should include a brief abstract (one or two pages) of the proposed paper as well as the name, e-mail address, and institutional affiliation and address of the participant. Panel proposals should include a session title, the name of a designated contact person for the session, the names, e-mail addresses, and institutional addresses and affiliations of each person involved in the session, and a one or two-page abstract of each paper to be presented during the session.

All abstracts should indicate what (if any) technological support will be requested. Such support may be limited, so please request only what is truly needed.

Inquiries and proposals should be sent to:

Barbara Bordalejo
Canterbury Tales Project
Clephan Building, Room 1.01
De Montfort University
Leicester LE1 9BH
UK

Proposals may also be sent by fax to +44 -116-257 7265 or via e-mail to bbordalejo@dmu.ac.uk