CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

You are invited to submit a proposal for the Annual Midwest Association for the Latin American Studies (MALAS) Conference titled, América Invertida. The program will consist primarily of presentations selected through this open call for submissions. Depending on the topic to be discussed, the presentations may be in English or Spanish. In addition, there will be invited speakers, panel discussions, and workshops.

 

FORMAT OF SUBMISSION:

Abstracts should define the subject and outline the argument to be presented at the conference. The content of the presentation must be the product of original research related to the people, places, and things of Latin America. 

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You will be prompted to submit a title, a 250-word abstract, specify the type of participation (Individual Paper, Panel, or Workshop), and contact information.

 

SUBMISSION FORMAT:

Individual Papers: Individual papers may be submitted for consideration.  The presenters will be included as part of a concurrent session according to topic.

 

Panel Session: Concurrent sessions may involve a minimum of two and up to four panelists in the presentation and should include discussion of content and materials. Concurrent sessions are 90 minutes and may address a multitude of topics about Latin America, as the MALAS conference is multidisciplinary in nature. Presenters are encouraged to collaborate with colleagues and professionals from different campus units/offices and/or with colleagues from other institutions for greater consideration. Potential presenters may submit their papers individually and not as part of a panel per se; the committee selecting the papers will determine in what session to place the presenter.

 

Workshop: A workshop provides an opportunity for the presenter(s) to involve participants in interaction including hands-on activities and discussions. Workshops are 90 minutes. These sessions should include the presentation of appropriate material and allow ample time for participant engagement, discussion, and action planning, as appropriate.  Workshop submissions are expected to include a chair and have no more than four (4) total presenters (including the chair).

 

TIMELINE:

• Submission deadline extended until October 1st. 

• Accepted presentations will receive notification of acceptance by October 1, 2023. 

• Conference registration and payment will need to be made by October 15, 2023. 

• Presenters will submit any final presentation and materials to the MALAS Annual Conference by November 1, 2023.

• Presenters are expected to be in attendance at the Annual Conference to present at the scheduled session(s) November 10-11, 2023. Presenters are encouraged to travel to Alabama but may present virtually.

 

KEEP IN MIND:

• Abstract word limits: The Papers and Sessions Committee may reject a submission without review if the abstract or description exceeds the word limits specified in the session submission application.

• Participation limits: To promote broad participation in the annual conference, an individual may not appear as primary presenter or chair on more than two submissions. An individual may not appear as a participating presenter on more than three submissions.

• Participation limits on session submissions: Session submissions for panel presentations are limited to four (4) participants per session. The number of participants includes the chair, presenters, and any panelists.

• If your session is accepted, the following apply:

• All participants in a session (chairs and panelists where applicable) must register for the annual conference by the date indicated in the pre-registration from.

• The registration must include full payment of the conference fee.

• Participants who fail to register and do not pay the conference fee by the indicated date will not be included in the program booklet and will not be allowed to present, as well as to participate at other conference events, including attending sessions.