CEA 2025/PHILLY

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 A conference paper proposal pitches your idea for a presentation to the conference organizers. Although proposals can run from 250-500 words, for the CEA you are looking at between 200-300 words.For CEA, you will be asked to identify the broad topics, themes, genres, etc. addressed by your presentation in order to help Special Topic Chairs place your paper in the appropriate panel. As such, you can assume that the reviewers of your proposal have a general understanding of your topic. So, don’t get bogged down in too much background or too many definitions. If we have questions, we’ll reach out to you. 

TITLE: We all love a snappy title!

1. Introduction (Approx. 30 words):

• Begin with a concise statement introducing your topic and its relevance to the      conference theme or broader academic discourse. Each CEA conference has a      theme (in 2025 the theme is JUSTICE); however, we also welcome papers on any topic related to the study of the variety of topics in our field. 

2. Thesis Statement (Approx. 30 words):

• Clearly state your main argument or research question that your paper will address.

3. Methodology (Approx. 30 words):

• Briefly outline the approach or methods you will use to analyze your topic (e.g., literary analysis, historical context, theoretical framework).

4. Key Points (Approx. 50 words):

• Identify 2-3 key aspects or themes your paper will explore, highlighting their      significance to the field of English literature or language studies.

5. Contribution to the Field (Approx. 40 words):

• Explain how  your paper advances current understanding or contributes new insights to  the discipline of English studies.

6. Conclusion (Approx. 30 words):

• Summarize the implications of your research, emphasizing its potential impact on      scholarly discussions within the field.

Of course, review your proposal carefully for clarity, expression, and correctness. And have FUN! CEA is all about fun!