Call for Papers: Invitations

We invite abstracts of 300 words for individual papers and panels that feature intersectional approaches to Irish literature, in both English and Irish. The closing date for submissions of abstracts is 31st January 2022. Abstracts may include the following topics and approaches to Irish literature and culture:

  • Class representations
  • Traveller representations
  • Critical race theory
  • Eco-criticism and regenerative readings
  • Disability studies
  • Gender and sexuality studies
  • Migrant and transnational narratives
  • Postcolonial studies
  • Any other topics relating to intersectionality and Irish literature

We particularly welcome papers and panels dealing with the following:

  • Young adult literature
  • Performative literature
  • Irish language literature
  • Media studies
  • Film studies
  • Songwriting
  • Creative non-fiction
  • Digital studies
  • Translation studies

Abstracts of 300 words should be sent to IASIL2022@ul.ie  by 31st January 2022

Queries in English or Irish can be addressed to the conference secretary, Dr Tracy McAvinue IASIL2022@ul.ie