Confluence

The Journal of the AGLSP • Amy Danzer, Editor • [email protected]

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NEW FROM THE EDITOR

Ghosts

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Penn’s MPhil program allowed Bryan Faller (MPhil ’24) to marinate in research questions and writing methods related to his interests. His book on artists and economics is forthcoming. https://t.co/7tveXhArjK

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Jeffry Mulrain (@PennLPS MPhil ’25) chose an advanced liberal arts degree for its flexibility. The process, he says, sharpened his writing skills like a diamond.

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What can you do with a Master of Philosophy in Liberal Arts? Meet three students whose academic explorations led them to discover their next passion project—supported by world-class resources at Penn (@PennLPS).

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The Editor presenting on Gadamer and motorcycling at IJMS, at the Mótorhjólasafn Íslands, Akureyeri, Iceland

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We are thrilled to announce that graduate student Paulina Vieitez has won the 2025 Frederick Luis Aldama Excellence in Creative Writing Award! 🎉 Her poem, “The Superpower of the Red Hood,” will be published in the @ConfluenceJrnl. (https://t.co/nmqapFg0Z4) Congrats, Paulina! 👏

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Preview the Spring 2025 issue now!

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Why take a course about Asian religions, epic poetry, psychopathology, or transnational television? These interdisciplinary courses offer deep, nuanced examinations of cultural phenomena—and pathways to approach bigger questions about the world.

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"Riding motorcycles is not merely escapism, a flight from reality. Riding one of these machines is proof of one’s willingness to engage with the world."

from "Giving the Void its Colors" by David Morreale
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Professor Emeritus Heidi Boerstler (MPhil ’26—expected) already has a law degree, a doctorate in Public Health, and tenure. What Penn’s Master of Philosophy in Liberal Arts (@PennLPS) offers is support for her intellectual exploration and creativity

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NEW FROM THE EDITOR

"Untying the Knot"

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Volume XXX, No. 2 is coming soon...

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Screening Feminism, a new seminar exploring recent films directed by women, is just one example of the contemporary and richly interdisciplinary study found in Penn’s(@PennLPS) Master of Philosophy in Liberal Arts

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Announcing the 2024 Confluence FREDERICK LUIS ALDAMA EXCELLENCE IN CREATIVE WRITING Award!

"Blues Suite”
Coldwell (Khyber) Daniel IV, University of Memphis
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Announcing the 2024 Confluence EXCELLENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY WRITING Award!

"Everyday Environmentalism: Fostering Climate Justice in Higher Education”
Lani St. Hill, NC State University
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Whether you’re an experienced writer hoping to polish your work or a beginner exploring the arts of creative expression, writing-intensive courses in Penn’s Master of Philosophy in Liberal Arts program will challenge and refine your storytelling skills.
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What are you doing on Friday afternoon!? Hanging with Robots! (actually Humans talking about AI, but come anyway!) ... Register now for the Zoom-based event of the summer!!!

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Brought to you by @NorthwesternSPS @InterdiscDukeU and @sdsumalas

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The Spring issue is here! Order yours today:

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The Spring 2024 issue is now live!

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Vol. XXX, No. 1 -- coming soon!