2009 National Conference Program - PCA/ACA

Thursday, 4:30 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Balcony J (4th Floor)
2159 Literature & Science I: Biologics
Chair: Ian Roberts, Missouri Western State University
"Darkly Darwinian Postmodern Parables: Ian McEwan and The Comfort of
Strangers "
Charles Duncan, Clark Atlanta University
THURSDAY
4:30 – 6:00 P.M.
"Does the Caged Bird Sing? The Canary as Biological Symbol in Frank Norris'
McTeague: A Story of San Francisco "
Casey Nichols, Missouri Western State University
"Blood Typing: The Biology and Ideology of Identity in Rudolph Fisher's The
Conjure Man Dies (1932)"
Rachel Watson, University of Chicago
""Not Just Another Darwin Tribute: The Literary Legacy Re-examined""
Ian F. Roberts
Preservation Hall Studio 10 (2nd Floor)
2160 Comedy & Humor III: Readings in Modern Humor
Chair: Michael Mays, Universty of Southern Mississippi
"My One Night Stand: On the Fear and Desire to be a Funny Female in the Realm
of Male Mirth"
Rhea Rose, Independent Scholar
"How I Met Your Mother: The Biggest ‘In’ Joke on TV"
Heather Liebling, University of Pittsburgh
"How I Met Your Messiah: Benjaminian History Hits Primetime"
Matt Gayetsky, University of Pittsburgh
"Is Albert Brooks the Funniest Man in America?"
Michael Mays
La Galerie 4 (2nd Floor)
2161 Sports IV: International
Chair: Linda K. Fuller, Worcester State College
"Detroit: Olympic City?"
Benjamin Dettmar, Michigan State University
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