CALL FOR PAPERS
Midwestern American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies
October 8 - 11, 2009
Radisson Hotel
Fargo, North Dakota

This Year's Theme: Expanding Borders

REGISTRATION FORM

2009 conference program

The Eighteenth Century ushered in a period of unprecedented expansion. We most often think of the expansion of the physical borders: the colonies, the exploration of new worlds and new territories, and the creation of new countries through revolution, conquest and war. But just as the physical boundaries were exploding, so were other long-standing frontiers within societies themselves: social, sexual, class and mercantile borders, among others, began to change. How did the authors and explorers, actors and playwrights, philosophers and libertines expand the limits and boundaries imposed upon them by the world around them? How did they express their discontent and present their discoveries and innovations? When did they go too far and what happened then?

A block of rooms has been reserved at the conference venue, the Radisson Hotel Fargo. Rooms at the Radisson are $109 / night plus taxes, for 1-4 people. These rooms MUST be reserved by September 8, 2009 to ensure this rate. Please call 701.232.7363 and be sure to say that you are reserving for this conference, the Midwest American Society of Eighteenth-Century Studies.

We welcome papers and panels on all varieties of topics dealing with expansion, but will consider any topics from the long Eighteenth Century.

This year's Keynote Speaker will be Dr. Raymond Stephenson of the University of Saskatchewan, who will give a talk entitled "Eighteenth-Century Boundaries: Pushing, Expanding, Crossing." The primary focus of his talk how we -- the 18th-Century studies "experts" -- approach the idea of "boundaries" in our work, and secondarily about how the subject was present/presented in the 18th century.

Expand your own borders and visit Fargo -- you'll soon see it is nothing like the film. The conference will be held at the Radisson Hotel, in downtown Fargo, with easy access to the trails along the Red River of the North, downtown Fargo, with its renovations, restaurants and nighttime activities, all of which is enlivened by the proximity of three colleges and universities (North Dakota State University, Minnesota State University Moorhead and Concordia College).

Sessions will be held on the 16th floor of the hotel, giving us a wonderful view of the Red River valley - and the colors should be wonderful as we enjoy a true autumn in the north.

If you are flying to Fargo: The Radisson provides a free shuttle to and from the airport. Arrangements can be made in advance if you know when you flight arrives and/or departs, or you can call the hotel at 701.232.7363 upon your arrival in Fargo. It is about a 15-minute ride from the airport to downtown Fargo.

If you are driving to Fargo: The Radisson offers complimentary parking in an attached, covered ramp. You will receive a pass when you check in to the hotel that waives the regular parking fee.

For further information please contact

jeanne.hageman@ndsu.edu

or:

Jeanne Hageman
Department of Modern Languages
North Dakota State University
Dept. 2345
P.O. Box 6050
Fargo ND 58108-6050