THE SOCIETY FOR PHENOMENOLOGY AND THE HUMAN SCIENCES

in conjunction with

The Society for Phenomenology and Existential Philosophy

 

SPHS Call for Papers

2002 Annual Conference

Loyola University

Chicago, Illinois

Thursday, October 10 - Saturday, October 12, 2002

 

SPHS encourages the application of phenomenological methodology to specific investigations within the human sciences. You are invited to join SPHS in its efforts to achieve a deeper understanding of, and engagement with, the Life-World.

 

Contents of Submissions

 

SPHS welcomes submissions on all topics within the human and social sciences concerned with a reflective appreciation of the nature of experience.  Such inquiries include, among others, empirical and theoretical investigations, reflections, and participatory workshops within social phenomenology and human interaction, ethnomethodology and phenomenological sociology, phenomenological psychology, the theory and practice of education, reflective clinical investigations, communication theory, cultural studies, women’s studies, race studies, and theoretical and experiential explorations of embodiment.

 

Graduate and undergraduate students are encouraged to submit their work.

 

Forms of Submissions

 

Presentations may take the form of individual papers and media presentations, panels, and workshops.

 

*** For individual papers and media presentations, please submit completed papers of no more than 12 pages, or abstracts of 1000-1500 words.

 

*** For panels and workshops, please submit abstracts or proposals of 1000 words.

 

*** For all submissions, please include your mailing address and email address. Notification of acceptance and responses to inquiries will be by email, insofar as possible. Also, please indicate what, if any, audio visual or electronic equipment is desired.

 

Submission Deadline:  March 15, 2002

Notification of Acceptance: June 1, 2002    

 

Send all submissions and direct all inquiries to:

 

Philip Lewin                                         

Program Chair, SPHS                                     

865 Shalar Court                                             

Eugene, Oregon  97405

 

Telephone:  541-485-3541

Email: pmlewin@yahoo.com

 

Additional information about the conference may be found on the website of SPHS: www.towson.edu/sphs