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Society for the Study of Southern Literature holds conference in Mississippi for the first time

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June 25, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-06-25 22:20:49

SUMMARY: Mississippi recently hosted a conference focusing on Southern literature, organized by the Society for the Study of Southern Literature in Gulfport. Dr. Sharita Johnson, the president of the society and an English professor at the University of Southern Mississippi, highlighted Southern literature’s significant role in American literature. The conference included discussions on defining Southern literature, identifying key writers, and exploring how to discuss it effectively. Keynote speaker Jasmine Ward, a native of Mississippi, was instrumental in bringing the conference to the state. Dr. Johnson emphasized the importance of ongoing dialogue and evolving teaching practices to continue the growth of Southern literature scholarship.

What is Southern Literature? That was the topic of discussion at the Society for the Study of Southern Literature conference in Gulfport.

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