2010 Conference Information

Our conference theme engages one of the oldest questions in philosophy: What is the best life for a human being? At this year’s conference, we hope to provide a forum for discussion about how one finds and maintains the good life both within and outside of the academy. We invite submissions that explore the intersections of language, gender, and conceptions of the good life, particularly in the context of contemporary concerns about economic recession, work-life issues and stress arising from time scarcity, the rise of consumer culture (including the commodification of  health and wellness), environmentalism, and the shift toward a “greener” society. Presentations that make use of critical, cultural, and other theoretical perspectives in order to question normative assumptions about what constitutes a good life are also encouraged.

Hotel Reservations

The conference rate for guest rooms is $129 and the student rate is $104. This includes complementary wireless access, use of beach cabanas and paddleboats and 20% discount cards for use in the hotel restaurants.

Trade Winds Island Resorts spans twenty acres where you can swim, parasail, walk on the beach or snooze in a hammock.  The hotel is a fifteen minute drive from downtown St. Petersburg, which is home to the Salvador Dali Museum, the Florida International Museum, the St. Petersburg Pier and Aquarium, Poynter Institute and other attractions.  It is 30 minutes west of Tampa and served by Tampa International Airport as well as St. Petersburg/Clearwater Airport.

You can visit the website at www.tradewindsresort.com.
  
Contact Information for Conference Planner
Dr. Jane Jorgenson (jjorgens@cas.usf.edu)
University of South Floriday
Departmnet of Communication
Tampa, FL 33620