Join members of the International Society for Humor Studies (ISHS) and other scholars and students serious about the study of humor and comedy for the society’s annual conference, hosted by Boston University in Boston, Massachusetts, July 3-7, 2023.
ISHS is a scholarly and professional organization dedicated to the advancement of humor research. Many of the Society’s members are university and college professors in the arts and humanities, biological and social sciences, and education. The society also includes professionals in the fields of counseling, management, nursing, journalism, and theater.
All of us are interested in humor’s many facets, including its role in business, entertainment, and health care as well as how humor varies according to culture, age, gender, purpose, and context.
For more information, visit the official ISHS website.
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Submissions
For the 2023 ISHS conference, scholars, professionals, and students are invited to submit proposals for papers, panels, workshops, and posters. Deadline is March 15, 2023.
All prospective paper presenters must register for the entire conference and pay registration fees at the time that they submit their proposal. More than one panel or paper can be submitted.
Summary Info
- Dates
- July 3 - 7, 2023
- For
- ISHS members, humor scholars, students, and others interested in humor research
- Fees
Cancelations made before 30th March will receive a full refund. Cancelations made from 30th March to 30th May will receive 50% refund. No refunds will be granted after that.Before 4/1 After 4/1 ISHS member $290 $330 Non-member $320 $360 Student $150 $175 Spouse /
Significant Other$150 $175 - Inquiries
- Questions can be emailed to: ishs2023@bu.edu
Organizers
Sharon Lockyer, President
Patrice Oppliger, Conference Convener
Location
The CGS academic building will accommodate a registration/information area, as well as location for coffee breaks. The meeting space includes a small auditorium for the morning plenary sessions, as well as classrooms within the same building for breakouts. The building is wheelchair accessible and features all-gender restrooms.