Ascendio 2012 Call for Papers, Proposals and Presentations

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Ascendio 2012: A Harry Potter Symposium welcomes scholars and fans of the Harry Potter universe to investigate, deconstruct and unravel the many facets of Harry Potter’s world. We aim to promote scholarly analysis of the books, to host forums for debate and discussion among fans of those works, to provide professional development opportunities for teachers, librarians and academic scholars, and to support writers, artists, creative performers and inventive thinkers who've been inspired by the "Harry Potter" series.

More information is available at our website at http://www.hp2012.org

Our conference theme this year, Taking Flight, echoes the many breathtaking heights and perilous flights throughout the Harry Potter series: we recall Fawkes’s mournful exodus from Hogwarts after the death of Dumbledore; Harry's sheer joy on his wild dive to catch Neville's Remembrall; the thrills of Quidditch both on the page and on sporting fields around the world; Harry, Ron and Hermione's escape from Gringotts on the back of a dragon; and the three "flights" that shaped the life of Sirius Black, among many other gravity-defying moments.

In addition to submissions related to this year's theme, proposals are sought for presentations, papers, moderated panels, and workshops on any topic relating to the Harry Potter universe and/or the fan community. Special evening sessions will be scheduled for adult programming, and we encourage proposals for a wide range of adult content. We will consider all submissions, but preference will be given to those papers and topics that were not previously presented to HPEF attendees.

Historically, most proposals have been one of four types:
LECTURES - Lecture-style presentations on a chosen topic typically involve one person lecturing and teaching in front of a large audience, with Q & A time incorporated.
DISCUSSION PANELS - A discussion panel typically consists of a few people presenting a topic and discussing and/or critically analyzing it, preferably with a moderator to enforce structure and order. The discussion panel should allow time for questions/comments from the audience, or incorporate other means of audience participation.
ROUNDTABLES - A roundtable chat is comprised of a group of people having a structured discussion on a chosen topic, hosted by a moderator.
DEMONSTRATIONS & WORKSHOPS - A workshop is a session that focuses on training and teaching participants about a specific subject or skill. This format generally consists of a small group of people instructing a large group of participants.

We welcome programming of all shapes and sizes, including:

* panels, roundtable discussions, papers, & presentations
* workshops, including but not limited to crafts, fanart & writing techniques
* fan-created media, including Wizard Rock, fanfilms, fanvids and more (a separate process will be launched in Fall, 2011 for fanart and fanfic)
* explorations of book-canon, movie-canon and Pottermore
* discussions of fanfiction and shipping (both het & slash pairings)
* the real-world implications of Harry Potter, and fan culture
* Analysis of aspects of Pottermore

Even the tiny flapping wings of the smallest Cornish Pixie can leave a tornado in its wake. In the world of Harry Potter, flights can take us in and out of danger or bring us soaring in triumph like the Weasley twins on their victory path from Hogwarts.

We welcome flights of fancy--so let your imagination soar!

Name of Presenter/Presentation Coordinator *

Please enter your name, if you're the sole presenter, or the name of the coordinating presenter if it's a group presentation

Email Address of Presenter/Presentation Coordinator *

Please enter your email address if you're the sole presenter, or the email address of the coordinating presenter if it's a group presentation

This presentation is a... *

Choose the best option; if none match your proposal, select "Something else" and explain the type of presentation in the Notes to Ascendio section

Names of additional presenters/panelists

If you're not the only person on your panel, please provide your co-panelists' names, as they should be listed in the program and on the website

Email addresses of additional presenters/panelists

If you're not the only person on your panel, please provide your co-panelists email addresses; email addresses will not be listed on the website or in the program.

Proposed Title for Session *

Be clever, creative, punnish or straighforward.

Proposal Summary *

Please provide 50-75 words summarizing your proposal; this will be used in the program and on the website if your proposal is accepted.

Proposal Abstract *

Please provide up to 250 words about your proposal; links to websites can be included but please summarize the content.

Biographies *

Please provide your biography, and biographies for your co-presenters. Please keep to under 1000 characters per biography, and if there are multiple presenters please put each presenter's name before her or his bio.

I need ___ minutes for my presentation *

AV Requirements

Everyone will get microphones! We think!

I need a screen and projector

My presentation would be greatly enhanced by a screen and projector

I don't really need a screen and projector/I won't need to use a screen and projector

The audience should sit at desks

I plan to play live music

Whatever you can give me is fine.

Other:

My proposal incorporates material that may be inappropriate for those under 18

Is your proposal G, PG or R-rated? Please note that some Ascendio attendees may be under 18, and their parent or guardian is aware that Ascendio programming may contain adult themes.

Yes, the content may be inappropriate for those under 18.

Nothing in my proposal will be inappropriate for those under 18.

I'm not sure.

Other:

Clear selection

Notes to the Ascendio Programming Team

Is there anything you need to tell us that wasn't covered above? Please include it here.

Submission Confirmation *

I hereby confirm submission of my programming proposal; I hereby grant to HPEF the perpetual, royalty-free, non-revocable and non-exclusive license to use, copy, distribute, modify and create derivative works incorporating my name, the names of my co-presenters (if any), our biographies, and the brief summary included on this form, and warrant and represent that I am either (1) the sole author of content of the biography, abstract and summary, (2) have permission to use whatever portions of the preceding items I have not authored; and/or (3) use content created by third parties pursuant to Fair Use.

Yes, I agree.

I have some questions, and will contact the Programming Team at programming@hp2012.org after submitting this form.

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