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Call for Posters and Seminar Papers : 18th ESSE Conference
John BAK et Isabelle MEURET co-organisent un panel intitulé : « Narrative Journalism / Literary Reportage and Populism » dans le cadre de la conférence de l’ESSE (2026). La conférence aura lieu à Santiago de Compostela, en Espagne, du 31 août au 4 septembre 2026. L’ESSE (European Society for the Study of English) s’adresse aux spécialistes de la langue anglaise, mais notre panel devrait aussi intéresser ceux et celles travaillent sur le journalisme narratif, le reportage littéraire, et la non-fiction. Notre séminaire est le n°45 dans la liste en annexe. Vous pouvez également visiter le site pour plus d’informations.
(seminar n°45) - Narrative Journalism / Literary Reportage and Political Populism
Narrative journalism or literary reportage are genres of nonfiction writing that frequently gather momentum at times of historical crises. Europe is currently experiencing such a moment fueled by a rise in populist nationalism. From Brexit in 2020 to the re-election of Donald Trump to the Presidency of the United States four years later, populism and political disingenuousness have disrupted or, at the very least, sent shock waves throughout the continent, if not the world. Changes in political paradigms, as well as of the radicalization and polarization of views, constitute essential material for nonfiction writers, narrative journalists, and literary reporters. Such commotions impact those who conduct research on the study of English, since linguistic imperialism may inevitably lurk as a threatening force.
This seminar hopes to draw contributions from scholars that foreground the role of English as an essential language of communication in nonfiction in times of political dis/unrest. We are thus looking for contributions that discuss the stakes of these historical and political transformations in nonfiction and literary journalistic works originally published in the English language or studied in translation. Crucial is the creation of a space within the ESSE for such discussions.
We welcome proposals that probe nonfiction, narrative, and journalistic texts – published in books, but also in magazines and newspapers – that help us assess what is at stake in the world today, and more specifically in the European space. Seismic changes have always been best captured in nonfiction, because creative, albeit factual, texts tell the stories of our times, written with style. Since the English language may suffer from the fallout of political challenges (e.g., cancel culture vs. the removal of DEI statutes), it is vital to bring critics together who will reaffirm the importance of English in such debates.
CONVENORS:
Isabelle Meuret (Université libre de Bruxelles, Belgique) Isabelle.Meuret@ulb.be & John S. Bak (University of Lorraine, France) john.bak@univ-lorraine.fr
Those wishing to submit a proposal must send a 300-word abstract (excluding bibliographical references) to the convenors of their chosen seminar by 31st January 2026. Each presentation should last 20 minutes, followed by a 10-minute discussion.
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