The Western Literature Association (WLA) is a non-profit, scholarly association that promotes the study of the diverse literature and cultures of the North American West , past and present. Since its founding, the WLA has served to publish scholarship and promote work in the field; it has gathered together scholars, artists, environmentalists, and community leaders who value the West's literary and cultural contributions to American and world cultures; it has recognized those who have made a major contribution to western literature and western studies; and it has fostered student learning and career advancement in education.
11-620: The Association for the Study of Literature and Environment (ASLE) was founded in 1992 at a special session of the Western Literature Association conference in Reno, Nevada, for the purpose of "sharing of facts, ideas, and texts concerning the study of literature and the environment." The Association publishes Western American Literature: A Journal of Literary, Cultural, and Place Studies (since 1965) in partnership with
22-461: A profession or occupation in which the organisation maintains an oversight of the knowledge, skills, conduct and practice of that profession or occupation". The Quality Assurance Agency distinguishes between statutory bodies and regulators that "have powers mandated by Parliament to regulate a profession or group of professions and protect the use of professional titles" and professional bodies that "are independent membership organisations that oversee
33-948: Is Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment ( ISLE ), a quarterly published by Oxford University Press , in which the most current scholarship in the rapidly evolving field of environmental humanities can often be found. This is a list of people who have served as presidents of ASLE since its inception in 1992. The biennial conferences/symposia held during their tenure are given along. (Dates) (Dates) 2 (9-11 June 1995) (13-17 August 1996) (17-19 July) (2-5 June ) (15-17 June) (4-6 January) (19-23 June) (24-27 October ) (3-7 June) (4-6 June) (23-25 September ) (21-25 June) (2-4 June ) (12-16 June) (3-6 June) (18-20 June) (21-26 June) (14-17 June) ( 28 May – 1 June) (23-27 June) (7-9 June 2016) (8-11 June 2016) (21-22 Oct 2016) (20-24 June 2017) - Dec 2019 (14-30 June 2018) Co-Sponsored with
44-622: Is the principal professional association for American and international scholars of ecocriticism and environmental humanities . It was founded in 1992 at a special session of the Western Literature Association conference in Reno, Nevada for the purpose of "sharing of facts, ideas, and texts concerning the study of literature and the environment." The association hosts a biennial conference since 1995, alternating with symposia in non-conference years. ASLE's journal
55-469: The University of California, Santa Barbara (26-30 June 2019) (6-9 July) Professional association A professional association (also called a professional body , professional organization , or professional society ) is a group that usually seeks to further a particular profession , the interests of individuals and organisations engaged in that profession, and the public interest . In
66-739: The University of Nebraska Press . It considers itself "the leading peer-reviewed journal in the literary and cultural study of the North American West, defined broadly to include western Canada and northern Mexico". This is a list of people who have served as presidents of the organization and have hosted the annual conference. New York Northfield, Minnesota Sacramento, California Big Sky, Montana 2005 2006 The Grove Hotel, Boise, Idaho 2007 Literature, Social Justice, Environment Berkeley, California British Columbia, Canada 2016 2017 2019 2020 (due to COVID-19 pandemic ) Association for
77-522: The Arts Society for the Study of American Women Writers Thoreau Society Western Literature Association ALECC (Canada) ASLEC-ANZ (Australia – New Zealand) ASLE-J (Japan) ASLE-Brasil (Brazil) ASLE-Korea EASLCE (Europe) ASLE-Taiwan ASLE-UKI (UK and Ireland) ASLE-ASEAN (ASEAN) tiNai (India) ASLE-Pakistan The Association for the Study of Literature and Environment (ASLE) , also known as ASLE-USA ,
88-1027: The Study of Literature and Environment American Literature Association American Studies Association Association for the Study of American Indian Literatures Association of Writers & Writing Programs Disciplinary Associations' Network for Sustainability The Louisville Conference on Literature and Culture Since 1900 Modern Language Association Midwest Modern Language Association Northeast Modern Language Association Pacific Ancient and Modern Language Association Rocky Mountain Modern Language Association South Atlantic Modern Language Association Science Fiction Research Association Society of Early Americanists Society for Ecocriticism Studies in Japan Society for Literature, Science, and
99-511: The United States, such an association is typically a nonprofit business league for tax purposes. In the UK, they may take a variety of legal forms. The roles of professional associations have been variously defined: "A group of people in a learned occupation who are entrusted with maintaining control or oversight of the legitimate practice of the occupation;" also a body acting "to safeguard
110-414: The activities of a particular profession and represent the interests of [their] members" and which "may offer registration or certification of unregulated occupations on a voluntary basis." Many professional bodies are involved in accrediting degrees, defining and examining the skills and competencies necessary to practice, and granting professional certifications to indicate that a person is qualified in
121-524: The public interest;" organizations which "represent the interest of the professional practitioners," and so "act to maintain their own privileged and powerful position as a controlling body." Professional associations are ill defined although often have commonality in purpose and activities. In the UK the Science Council defines a professional body as "an organisation with individual members practicing
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