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How to Develop a Successful Session Proposal

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Friday, October 25, 2024, 9:00 – 10:30am CDT

Register Here - https://sah1365.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlf-ihrjIqHdzIemOK-uswxga5LCXNQXYQ 

This workshop aims to provide participants with the tools and strategies needed to develop successful session proposals for SAH conferences. The session will focus on the essential elements of a strong proposal, aligning proposals with SAH’s mission, and avoiding common pitfalls. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a clear understanding of how to craft compelling session proposals that stand out to the selection committee. 

The workshop will be divided into four main segments:

  1. Understanding the Proposal Process:  We will begin with an overview of the SAH session proposal submission process, including key deadlines, review criteria, and the selection committee's expectations. This segment will help clarify the proposal process and clarify the requirements for submission.
  2. Crafting a Strong Proposal:  Participants will learn how to develop a clear and engaging session theme, write a concise and persuasive abstract, and select appropriate speakers to complement the session’s objectives. We will emphasize the importance of aligning proposals with SAH’s mission and current scholarly trends, as well as the value of interdisciplinary and diverse perspectives.
  3. Tips for Success:  This segment will cover strategies to make proposals stand out, such as focusing on innovative topics, engaging writing, and the use of feedback from peers. Participants will also learn how to avoid common mistakes, such as unclear session objectives and inconsistent speaker information. We will also address typical challenges of sessions proposed outside the Anglo-American sphere and/or from the non-native-English world.
  4. Interactive Discussion and Q&A:  The workshop will conclude with an interactive discussion, where participants can ask questions, share their proposal ideas, and receive feedback. This segment aims to foster a collaborative environment for refining proposal concepts.
This workshop, organized by members of the session selection committee for the SAH 2025 Atlanta Annual International Conference, is ideal for everyone at all career stages who are interested in leading sessions at upcoming conferences.

Workshop Presenters:

Jorge Correia, University of Minho, is Professor of Architectural and Urban History, former Director of the Landscapes, Heritage and Territory Lab and former President of the European Architectural History Network. His research focuses on urban and architectural narratives between early-modern colonial settlements and traditional Islamic built environments.


Mohammad Gharipour, University of Maryland, is the President of the Society of Architectural Historians. He is the Director of the Architecture Program at the University of Maryland. In addition to publishing fifteen books, he has founded the International Journal of Islamic Architecture.


Suna Güven has been teaching at Middle East Technical University, Ankara since 1985. One of the founders of the graduate program in Architectural History there. Her work focuses on Roman architecture in the past and present.


Saundra Weddle, Drury University, is a Professor of Architectural and Urban History and Theory at the Hammons School of Architecture at Drury University. Her research focuses on gender and architecture in early modern Italian cities.