Pre-Conference Workshop 4
“Public Writing for Comparatists”
This workshop focuses on literary journalism and public-facing scholarship opportunities for graduate students and junior scholars. Speakers include scholars with experience writing and publishing in relevant genres. Topics will include preparing a first piece, writing genres, publication avenues, and timing considerations. Brief presentations by panelists will be followed by Q&A and conversation with attendees. Pre-registration required.
Moderators:
Graduate Student Representatives
Omar Qaqish, Department of English, McGill University
Smaran Dayal, Department of Comparative Literature, New York University.
Panelists:
- Merve Emre, English, Oxford University.
- Omari Weekes, English, Willamette University.
- Briallen Hopper, CUNY
