Location: University of Liverpool
Dates: June 10th, 11th and 12th, 2009
Class Leaders: Joan Gordon, Adam Roberts, Paul Kincaid.
The Science Fiction Masterclass is held in conjunction with the University of Liverpool. The aim of the Masterclass is to provide those who have a serious interest in sf criticism with the opportunity to exchange ideas with leading figures in the field, and also to use the SFF Collection.
The Masterclass will take place from June 10-12th at the University of Liverpool. Each full day of the Masterclass will consist of morning and evening classes, with afternoons free to prepare. Class leaders for 2009 will be Joan Gordon, Adam Roberts, and Paul Kincaid.
Applicants should write to Liz Batty at sff.masterclass@googlemail.com
Applicants must provide a short CV of either: academic credentials, essay/book publications, reviews and writing sample (this may be from a blog); all of these will be valued equally as we are looking for a mixture of experiences and approaches. A range of hotel recommendations will be forwarded to those accepted.
Applications will be assessed by an Applications Committee consisting of Peter Wright, Joan Haran, and Farah Mendlesohn.
Completed applications must be received by 31st January 2009.
Feel free to forward this advert to anyone you think might like the masterclass. Niall’s summary of last year’s event is here.
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