Call for Papers 3rd Annual German Undergraduate Research Conference Illinois Wesleyan University Conference Dates: 4-5 April 2014 Submission Deadline: 15 February 2014 Language of Conference: German Conference Website: iwu.edu/german/conference/ Keynote Speaker: Prof. Cyrus Shahan, Colby College “Die ‘härteste Band von allen’: die RAF, ästhetische Gewalt und westdeutscher Punk.” The German Program at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, IL will host its 3rd-Annual German Undergraduate Research Conference during the spring semester of 2014. The purpose of this conference is to provide an outlet for students from any field of research engaging with any area of German Studies to present their research to their peers and to receive feedback in an academic setting. Since this conference is open to all advanced-level undergraduate students at any university in North America, it will afford those attending an excellent opportunity not only to network with others researching in the field, but also to discuss their own academic and study abroad experiences with students from different universities and academic backgrounds. Presenting at this conference will also provide students with valuable experience that will be relevant to any field of post-graduation work or study being considered. IWU’s German Undergraduate Research Conference will take place on Friday & Saturday, 4-5 April 2014 There are two possible presentation formats at the GURC: a 15-minute paperpresentation or participation in a postersession. Paper presenters will be grouped into panels by topic. Poster presentations consist of a standard-sized poster board highlighting the key aspects of the research on the topic at hand and outlining the conclusions reached. Presenters stand by their posters and answer questions about their research. Advanced-level undergraduates researching an original thesis in any area of German Studies are invited to present their work. The language of this conference is German; the abstract should be submitted in German and papers and posters will be presented in German. All presenters, regardless of presentation format, will have the opportunity to have their work published through IWU’s Digital Commons online archive of scholarly work. Website: digitalcommons.iwu.edu There is no registration fee; on-campus housing (with student hosts) and most meals are provided. Travel grants for presenters are available; information on how to apply will be disseminated to all presenters. Website: iwu.edu/german/conference/ Conference programs from previous years may also be accessed from this website. Please direct any questions or send a 300-word abstract (in German) together with contact information, university/college affiliation, name of faculty sponsor, presentation format preference, and AV requests by 15 February 2014 to BOTH Sonja Fritzsche ([email protected]) Associate Professor of German of German and Eastern European Studies Illinois Wesleyan University Adam Woodis ([email protected]) Visiting Assistant Professor of German Illinois Wesleyan University Student Travel Grant The German Undergraduate Conference at Illinois Wesleyan University has received funding to provide partial travel reimbursement of up to $200 to a small number of conference participants presenting their research at the conference. Innovative quality of abstract and overall contribution to the field of German Studies at the undergraduate level will be among the considerations when awarding funds. To apply for funding, please provide the following: A rationale explaining why you need funding and how it would be allocated if you were to receive an award. Please include in this statement whether any application for funding was submitted to your home institution and whether it was approved or denied. If it was denied, please state the reason. An itemized budget listing all travel expenses. (For auto travel, please calculate cost based on round-trip mileage multiplied by the standard government per-mile allotment of 56.5¢/mile.) Please include total miles you will drive. Disclosure of all other sources of funding you have received or expect to receive (i.e. have applied for). To be considered for a travel grant, please email your materials to Prof. Adam Woodis ([email protected]) by Monday, 17 March 2014. Awards will be made shortly after applications are received.
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