We invite submissions for the traditional conference, encouraging young folklorists to explore and redefine the theoretical frameworks that guide our discipline. This conference seeks to engage participants in a dialogue with \u201chumble theory\u201d, outlined by Dorothy Noyes (2016) as a theoretical and methodological approach, born in the \u201cmiddle territory between grand theory and local interpretation\u201d. Humble theory prioritises folklore research\u2019s ethnographic and practical aspects over grandiose theoretical constructs and focuses on studying the meanings driven by the vernacular. Addressing the anxieties and challenges folklorists face in positioning their work within broader academic and social contexts is equally important. Among many questions, we suggest addressing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We welcome case studies that exemplify the application of humble theory in folkloristic practice, as well as original research findings and theoretical reflections on the issue. We also encourage papers that address our traditional topics, such as transmission, performance, and differentiation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cited: Noyes, Dorothy. 2016. Humble Theory: Folklore\u2019s Grasp on Social Life<\/em>. Bloomington: Indiana University Press.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n