We live in times of monsters: whether within popular culture, medical discourses, the news or nursery rhymes – monsters still lurk under our beds. At the Monster Workshop we will discuss what it might mean to engage critically with the figure of the monster. The workshop will consist of open discussions as well as presentations by researchers working with theories on monsters and the monstrous. The presentations will touch upon topics such as science fiction, embodiment, postcolonial theory, posthumanism, horror and much more. The workshop is the first step towards establishing an international network for all who are interested in and/or work with monsters and the monstrous.  

Programme:

11.30 – 13.30:
Introductions (plans and expectations for the network) and lunch.

13.30–16.30:
Presentations by:

• Donna McCormack (University of Bergen)
• Ingvil Hellstrand (University of Stavanger)
• Sara Orning (University of Oslo)
• Randi Gressgård (University of Bergen)
• Matthew Weait (Birkbeck, University of London)
• Line Henriksen (Linköping University)

16.30–17.30:
Discussions and future plans

19.00:
Dinner in town

The event is open for all and no registration is needed. If you would like to come along for lunch, then please email donna.mccormack@skok.uib.no before Monday 5 May.