1st Conference on English and Interdisciplinarity

knowing the key fits the lock is one type of knowledge, knowing HOW it does the unlocking is another. - W. Ellis Objectives: The chosen subject for this years conference is Shakespeare. Objectives of the conference are: 1) Discuss the practical applications of Shakespeares writings 2) Focus on the influence of Shakespeare at a global level 3) Examine the effect of Shakespeare in non-traditional areas. The papers do not have to discuss Shakespeare and English Literature, but can cover any number of themes and topics, up-to and including: Puns and Shakespeare Shakespeare and the ESL classroom Poetry and Semantics Pop-culture and Shakespeare Translating Shakespeare Shakespeare Across Cultures and Boundaries Shakespeare in the Public Sphere Shakespeare and Fashion Shakespeare and Gender Shakespeare and Media Shakespeare Scholarship Shakespeare and Technology

Abstracts of not more than 300 words as well as a 50 word biography of the presenter(s) should be sent to: nsushakespeare2012@gmail.com The deadline for the abstracts to be sent is Nov. 20, 2012 Presenters with accepted abstracts will be contacted by Nov. 21, 2012 For further enquiries contact Chair, Department of English in the email address provided above.