Mon Sep 23 17:42:39 UTC 2024: ## New Approaches to Teaching Medieval and Early Modern Spanish Texts Sought
**Philadelphia, PA -** The University of Pennsylvania’s Department of English is calling for proposals for a panel exploring innovative ways to teach and research medieval and early modern Spanish-language texts.
The panel recognizes the challenges of engaging students and scholars in this historical literature, particularly in a world increasingly focused on modern texts and practical applications. To address this, the organizers encourage proposals that explore new approaches, such as:
* **Incorporating modern critical models:** Applying contemporary critical lenses to historical texts can offer fresh perspectives and make them relevant to current issues.
* **Connecting to popular culture:** Bridging the gap between historical texts and contemporary popular culture can make these works more accessible and engaging.
* **Interdisciplinary connections:** Exploring connections between literature and other fields like history, art, and philosophy can create a richer understanding of these texts.
The panel seeks proposals that clearly outline how research methods can be translated into innovative teaching practices. Abstracts, written in English and no longer than 250 words, are due [DATE]. For technical questions, please contact cfp-help@english.upenn.edu.
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