The MWCBS seeks papers from scholars in all fields of British Studies, broadly defined to include those who study England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, and Britain's empire. We welcome scholars from the broad spectrum of disciplines, including but not limited to history, literature, political science, gender studies and art history. Proposals for complete sessions are preferred, although proposals for individual papers will be considered. Especially welcome are:

* Cross Disciplinary panels examining two or more approaches to British Studies
* Paper and panel submissions relating to online or technology-based teaching and research in British Studies.
* Anglo-American Relations: past and present
* Roundtables examining new trends in British Studies

The MWCBS welcomes papers presented by advanced graduate students and will award The Walter l. Arnstein Prize at its plenary luncheon for the best graduate student paper given at the conference.

Proposals should include a 200-word abstract for each paper and a brief, 1 page c.v. for each participant, including chairs and commentators. For full panels, please include a brief 200 word preview of the panel as a whole. In addition, please place the panel proposal, and its accompanying paper proposals and vitas in one file. Please make certain that all contact information, particularly email addresses are correct and current. All proposals should be submitted online by April 15, 2007 to:

Phyllis L. Soybel
Program Chair, MWCBS
Department of History/Social Sciences
College of Lake County 19351 W. Washington St.
Grayslake, Illinois 60030
Email: psoybel@clcillinois.edu

Program Committee: Phyllis L. Soybel, Chair, College of Lake County; Johnny Twyning, University of Pittsburgh; Eric Tenbus, Central Missouri State University; Michele White, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; Rick Incorvati, Wittenburg University.