Florida Conference of Historians

 
Florida Conference of Historian Special Interest Section on Media, Arts, and Culture The Florida Conference of Historians began in 1962 as the Florida College Teachers of History (FCTH). Conceived as professional forum for historians in Florida and elsewhere, the FCTH founders included Sister Mary Rice of Barry University, Maurice Vance and Tom Campbell of Florida State University. They conceived of an organization covering all historical fields that would give historians an opportunity to share their scholarship and develop a sense of collegiality among teaching professionals within the state and region. In 1992, the organization changed its name to the Florida Conference of Historians to encourage wider participation. Since its first conference in 1963, thirty different institutions have hosted the organization's annual meeting. Membership in the Florida Conference of Historians is open to persons interested in any historical field or interest. The FCH welcomes historical analysis from undergraduates, graduates, professors and non-historians at it yearly meeting. The FCH continues to promote history with its yearly meeting and publishes a referred journal, The Selected Annual Proceedings of the Florida Conference of Historians that highlights superior research from scholars at every level of academic training. Media, Arts and Culture Special Interest Section (SIS) In 2010 the FCH board voted to create special interest sections within the broader FCH to stimulate participation in specific fields. In creating these sections, the board’s goal was to highlight the FCH as venue for scholars within the region and around the world for subject both intersecting with and apart from a regional focus. The Media, Arts, and Culture SIS welcomes professionals, graduate students, undergraduates, and independent scholars examining graphic narratives in all forms. Upcoming Meeting 54th Annual FCH Florida Conference of Historians Hosted by Jacksonville University St Augustine, January 31-February 1, 2014 The 2014 meeting will be held at the St Johns County Convention Center in St Augustine, Florida.  Accommodations will be at the Renaissance Resort Hotel, easily accessible from I-95 (Exit 323).  Rooms at a special conference rate ($129/night) are limited and reservations must be made in advance.  The hotel’s main desk number is 1-888-740-7020.  Reservations can be made directly through this link: http://www.worldgolfrenaissance.com/ Held in one of Florida’s most popular tourist destinations, this year’s conference will offer a welcome respite from winter’s rigors as well as an opportunity to participate in one of the nation’s most rewarding regional history conferences. SPECIAL INTEREST SECTION (SIS) on MEDIA, ARTS, AND CULTURE Call For Papers 2014 From Superman’s 1938 debut through recent tales of identity conflicts and political divide, superhero comic books have made an indelible mark on American culture. The current popularity of stories and characters originating in comic books has expanded interest in the medium as scholars attempt to define the superhero’s unique relationship to American culture. The Florida Conference of Historian Special Interest Section (SIS) on Media, Arts, and Culture welcome submissions to the 54th annual Florida Conference of Historian meeting that address the ways the comic book superhero represents, constructs, and distorts American culture are welcomed. Special consideration will be given to papers that explore the intersection of comics and broader social issues. The Media, Arts, and Culture SIS welcomes submissions from working professionals, graduate students, undergraduates, and independent scholars who wish to participate. 1. Paper title and abstract/proposal (300-500 words) 2. Brief vita or biography (one page max) 3. Complete personal information: name, department, academic affiliation, mailing address, and e-mail address. Abstracts and panel proposal should be sent to Julian Chambliss: jchambliss@rollins.edu Deadline for Media, Arts, and Culture SIS submission is December 15, 2013 Selected papers are published in the Annual Proceedings of the Florida Conference of Historians, a refereed journal published by Florida Gulf Coast University. Traditionally, our organization has welcomed in-state, out-of-state, and international participants at all professional levels. http://www.floridaconferenceofhistorians.org/index.htmlhttp://www.worldgolfrenaissance.com/mailto:jchambliss@rollins.eduFlorida_Conference_files/FCH%202011%20Paper%20and%20panel%20proposal%20form.docshapeimage_1_link_0shapeimage_1_link_1shapeimage_1_link_2