Theory Sessions
Upcoming:
This will be a unique theory session event featuring a panel of 2nd year MA students at the Centre. The aim of the panel will be for the students to introduce their thesis topics and discuss the development of their research over the past 18-months at the Centre. The hope is to invite discussion and constructive feedback from a variety of different members of our community.
For first year MA students, this is a great opportunity to see what they can expect over their next year at the Centre. For PhD students, this is a great chance to engage with students whom you may not otherwise have had an opportunity to dialogue with. And for faculty members, this is a great opportunity to admire (or mourn) the fruits of your labours.
The panel will feature: Charles Martin, Ulysse Sizov, Jackson Krywulak, Maksim Sandic, and Justin Campbell.
Theory Sessions are a student-run tradition at the Centre for the Study of Theory and Criticism. It promotes interdisciplinary research across the campus, providing students and faculty with the opportunity to present their work and engage in lively discussions. We welcome all topics and enjoy presenting an eclectic range of scholarship. We have held sessions from scholars in a wide range of disciplines such as computer science, medical science, philosophy, English literature, women’s studies, sociology, political science, visual arts, art history, psychology, history, and more.
The presentations are 20 minutes long. Following the presentation, at least one designated respondent will initiate a discussion with the presenter. Anyone attending the session is welcome to join this discussion period. These will typically last 20-30 minutes.
Theory Sessions facilitates an academically rigorous environment to present cohesive and cogent thoughts on subjects that our speakers are genuinely passionate about. Our sessions aim to bring forward meaningful and productive discussions, and provide a rich opportunity to develop papers for publication, prepare for conferences, and develop performance art or presentation skills. We encourage you to have fun and experiment in our community of curious and caring thinkers.
Who can do Theory Sessions?
Students and faculty in the Theory Centre are given priority for sessions, however, we encourage scholars from other departments to send us your work. We will make every effort to accommodate as many sessions as possible.
If you are interested in presenting, please send an email with an abstract of approximately 200 words, and a brief 100 word bio to theorysessions@groups.uwo.ca. Your abstract and bio will be used to announce your session to the university community.
