2023 International Conference for the Study of Medievalism – International Society for the Study of Medievalism

Registration

Registration will be available soon.

~~Registration BEFORE October 15, 2023~~

Undergraduate Student: FREE
Graduate Student: $25.00
Precariat Faculty and Independent Scholars: $50.00
Junior Tenure-Track and Tenured Faculty (Assistant/Associate): $75.00
Senior Tenured Faculty (Full): $100.00

Registration October 1-28, 2023

Registration will be available soon.

Location

The 2023 conference will be hosted by The UNICORN Castle! Most scholarly presentations will be conducted via Zoom technology; some of the entertainment and scholarly presentations (by request) will be conducted in an online gaming style environment; some of the presentations and responses will be conducted asynchronously in a password protected environment. It will possible for a presentation to be both synchronous and asynchronous (presented live and then posted in a password protected environment.

Keynote Speakers

Robert Squillace (New York University)
“Hey ChatGPT: What’s ‘Medievalism'”? AI Language Games and Medievalist Discourse

Lissa Holloway-Attaway (University of Skövde)
TBA

Donations & Swag

$100 donation — T-shirt
$70 donation — Tote-bag
$55 donation — Mug
$25 donation — Sticker

Swag is only available with a donation. More information (including images of the swag) is forthcoming.

Information for Presenters

Most scholarly presentations will be conducted via Zoom technology. These will be synchronous (live) presentations. Presenters are strongly encouraged to submit presentation materials (such as PowerPoint) and links to videos to be made available to audience members in a password-protected environment online. The reason for this is so that, if a video presentation (for example) does not work within the Zoom environment, audience members can watch it on their own (take a 3 minute break to watch it and then everyone return for the rest of the presentation). More information is forthcoming.

Some of the entertainment and scholarly presentations (by request) will be conducted in an online gaming style environment. These will be synchronous (live) experiences. Each presenter and audience member will be represented by an animated avatar. More information is forthcoming.

Some of the presentations and responses will be conducted asynchronously in a password protected environment. Presenters will create a video presentation that audience members may watch at any time during the 3 day period of the conference and post comments/discussion in response to the presentation. This is ideal for presenters who are located in a time zone that is not compatible with Ohio, USA time zone (UTC-5). More information is forthcoming.

It will possible for a presentation to be both synchronous and asynchronous (presented live and then posted in a password protected environment. If a presenter so desires, the presentation may be recorded (in Zoom) and then posted in a password protected environment for the remainder of the conference period. that audience members may watch at any time during the 3 day period of the conference and post comments/discussion in response to the presentation. This is ideal for both presenters and audience members who are located in a time zone that is not compatible with Ohio, USA time zone (UTC-5). More information is forthcoming.

Mission of ISSM
The International Society for the Study of Medievalism (ISSM) is a community in which researchers are able to participate equally. ISSM understands that scholarship is practiced by individuals working in many different conditions and with varying degrees of support for their work. We value the involvement of researchers at all career stages, and across the full range of differences within the academy, and we especially welcome newcomers to our community. The organization aims to be a supportive and safe professional environment for all those interested in the study of medievalisms. ISSM supports members—especially those from communities traditionally marginalized by the academy, including but not limited to people of color, women, disabled people, LGBQTIA+ people, and members of all faiths—to share their research and develop professional networks within an environment that prizes inclusivity, generosity, and courtesy. ISSM refuses to accept bullying and harassment of any kind, whether intellectual, institutional, or personal.

Code of Conduct
All ISSM Conference participants are expected to abide by the Ground Rules for Civil Discussion as outlined in Appendix 2 of our by-laws (https://medievalisms.org/constitution-bylaws/).

Participants will treat each other with respect and consideration to create a collegial, inclusive, and professional environment. Participants will avoid any inappropriate actions or statements based on individual characteristics such as age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, nationality, political affiliation, ability status, educational background, or any other characteristic protected by law. Disruptive or harassing behavior of any kind will not be tolerated. Violations of this code of conduct policy should be reported to meeting organizers.. Sanctions may range from verbal warning, to ejection from the meeting without refund, to notifying appropriate authorities.

Questions?
For questions regarding the ISSM conference, including registration,
please contact one of the organizers: Dr. Carol Robinson (clrobins@kent.edu).

Conference Committee
Dr. Carol Robinson (Kent State University at Trumbull), Chair
Dr. Carol Jamison (Georgia Southern University)
Dr. Lauryn Mayer (Washington and Jefferson College)
Dr. Angela Weisl (Seton Hall University)
Mr. Benjamin Darby