Organised by the Department of English, French and German at the University of Vigo, this seminar is directed at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral students and seeks to create a forum for reflection, debate and exchange of ideas regarding the study of popular culture in English.

We invite submissions broadly approaching the field of cultural studies in English. Therefore, papers may explore a wide range of cultural products and genres (e.g. literature, film and television, print media, music, advertising, etc.), discuss theoretical and/or methodological issues, or focus on specific aspects and/or themes present in these products. We are particularly interested in proposals dealing with: 

• The analysis of cultural forms and activities  

• Aspects of cultural production, consumption, regulation and distribution 

• Constructions of the self and identification processes in popular culture 

• Hybridisation 

• Popular culture and its relations with “high” and mass culture 

• The intercultural and the translation of cultures

Proposals for 15-minute papers or 45-minute round tables in English must be sent to cultural.studies.vigo@gmail.com no later than 24 January. 

Paper proposals must include the title, author(s), institution(s), email address(es), and an abstract not exceeding 250 words, excluding references. Round table proposals must include the title, author(s), institution(s), email address(es), and must not exceed 1,200 words, excluding references.

Acceptance will be communicated by 14 February.