Conference Theme: The theme of this year’s conference is "Folklore in a Digital Age." Rather than disappearing, folklore is gaining new significance in the 21st century. Digital technologies, such as the Internet, smart phones, and digital photography, are changing our society and our discipline. Our society in the digital age embodies the global as it reasserts the local. Folklore plays a vital role in this process. Meanwhile, new media are altering the way folklore is performed, collected, and disseminated. This conference seeks to investigate the significance of folklore today by inviting papers on topics such as the role of folklore in the building of transnational communities, the development of cultural revitalization programs, and the emergence of indigenous movements. In addition, we invite papers addressing the impact of digital technologies on folklore, including topics such as digital folklore genres, virtual folklore archives, and intellectual property rights. We also seek papers examining folklore research, ethnography, and theory in a digital age. As always, papers on all aspects of folklore will be welcomed.
The Archie Taylor Memorial Lecture: This year’s lecture will be given this year by Carol T. Silverman, Professor of Anthropology, University of Oregon, Eugene, Orgeon.
Site: All conference proceedings will be held in the Cross-Cultural Center in Price Center East on the UCSD campus. Please view the campus map at http://maps.ucsd.edu.
Accommodations: WSFS has arranged special rates at the Clarion-Del Mar Inn, 720 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California 92014. Participants are encouraged to book early by calling the Del Mar Inn (800-451-4515). Please identify yourself as participants in the Western States Folklore Society conference at UCSD. Room prices begin at $99 per night, and increase based on occupancy and location. (Some have ocean views.) This rate includes high-speed internet access and free parking. The number of rooms is limited, and rooms must be booked by March 11 for these rates. It is very important that you make your reservations as early as possible.
The Del Mar Inn is located in the heart of Del Mar, within walking distance of the beach and a variety of shops and restaurants. For more information, visit www.delmarinn.com.
The Del Mar Inn does have a shuttle to UCSD which runs at scheduled times. It is a small shuttle, however, and you should reserve a space the night before. Inquire at the desk for shuttle times. If the shuttle is filled, city buses stop near the hotel and run to UCSD. Taxis are also available. Inquire at the hotel desk for assistance and directions.
You CANNOT walk from the Del Mar Inn to the UCSD campus.
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