MLA 1997 (2 Calls: Linguistic Approaches to Literature)

Division Name: Linguistic Approaches to Literature

Session Title: Explicating Reader Inferences

Session Description: Contributions may focus on reference and the identification of discourse referents, as well as the use of inferencing techniques like presupposition and conversational implicature. Additional information available at the website: http://linguistlist.org/~linglit/

Preferred Submission: 1-page abstract

Deadline: March 15, 1997 (Please note deadline extension.)

Contact information: Helen Aristar Dry, preferably via email to: linglit@linguistlist.org

Division Name: Linguistic Approaches to Literature

Session Title: Teaching the Linguistic Analysis of Literature

Session Description: Open discussion of strategies, objectives, and problems. Short (5 minute) presentations will be followed by focused discussions led by the presenters. Additional information available at the website: http://linguistlist.org/~linglit/

Preferred Submission: Brief (1/2 to 1 page) description of the specific topic or sample analysis to be discussed.

Deadline: March 15, 1997 (Please note deadline extension.)

Contact Information: Helen Aristar Dry, preferably via email to: linglit@linguistlist.org