Monday, January 24, 2005

Enough of That Language: One More Reason to Quit School Today

It's tough enough getting respect as an English major. Then a couple of middle school English teachers decide to advance the field by having sex with their students. And now this, a call for papers from Eric Hayot, Assistant Professor of English at the University of Arizona:

Bush Won. What Next?

Assuming that practical considerations keep most of us from moving to Canada, what kinds of (intellectual, pedagogical, practical) acts are possible within the institutional frameworks in which we find ourselves? But also: what possible personal relationships can those of us in the United States adopt to the fact of our geographic location or our citizenship? What kinds of resisting subject can emerge from that kind of complicity?

Participants will be asked to write short (3-5 page) answers to these questions and distribute/read them in advance of the conference. Up to 30 participants will be accepted.

First of all, don't assume too quickly. Exactly what "practical considerations" are keeping you (I mean, "us") from moving? An assistant professor gig? Um, I've done that, and it sure isn't the money keeping you put. Can't afford it? Can't convince the life partner to move into an igloo way up north there in frigid Canada? Don't give up...just ask.

I'd hate to see the sorts of questions this teacher would assign to college freshmen. "You want us to write about what?" "Clearly, I'm looking for your pedagogical responses emerging from your complicity with the resisting subject within institutional frameworks. Approach it with an eye toward Foucault."

Institutional frameworks? The fact of our geographic location or our citizenship? Sounds like the theme isn't "Bush Won, Now What," but rather "I Hate That I Live in a Red State but I'm Afraid to Move!" Group hug everyone! Stay strong!

Here's a practical act. Talk to some of these people in your geographical location (we red staters call them "neighbors"). I'm sure the university will let down the force field around the campus long enough for you to explore, say, a suburb. Then hit the Cultural Studies Association seminars.

Celebrity guest speakers to be announced.

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