Classical Association of Canada / Société canadienne des
études classiques
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C A N A D I A N C L A S S I C A L
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C A N A D I E N D E S E T U D E S A N C I E N N E S
VOLUME/TOME 3, NUMBER/NUMERO 9, 1997 05 15
Published by e-mail by the Classical Association of Canada/
Publie par courrier electronique par la
societe canadienne des etudes classiques
President: A. Daviault, Universite Laval
ANDRE.DAVIAULT@FL.ULAVAL.CA
Secretary/Secretaire: I.M. Cohen, Mount Allison University
ICOHEN@MTA.CA
Treasurer/Tresorier: C. Cooper, University of Winnipeg
CRAIG.COOPER@IO.UWINNIPEG.CA
Edited by/redige par
K.H. Kinzl, Trent University
KKINZL@TRENTU.CA
Acting Editor/Editeur par interim
J.R. Porter, University of Saskatchewan
PORTERJ@DUKE.USASK.CA
ISSN 1198-9149
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CONTENTS: [1] CAC Business / [2] Calls for Papers
[3] Seminars, Lectures, Conferences, and Other Events
[4] Departmental Reports / [5] Positions Available
[6] E-Mail Addresses: New and Updated
[7] WWW Pages and Other Electronic Resources of Interest
[8] Study Programs and Training Excavations / [9] Petition
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[1] CAC BUSINESS
(a) CAC CENTRAL CANADA LECTURE TOUR
The CAC Central Canada Lecture Tour will be canceled for 1997. Those
interested in the possibility of a 1998 tour should contact Wade
Richardson <WADER@LEACOCK.Lan.McGill.CA>.
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(b) PROMOTING ELECTRONIC SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING IN CANADA:
INITIATIVES AT INDUSTRY CANADA (May, 1997)
NB "<>" symbols indicate URL's (Web site addresses), listed at the
end of this notice.
BACKGROUND
Dissemination of new knowledge is an essential aspect of the research
process. In a knowledge-driven economy, cost effective methods for the
distribution of scholarly information are vital, particularly in a time
of reduced financial support for universities and their libraries.
The academic community in Canada has identified a crisis in scholarly
communication. The Changing World of Scholarly Communication: Challenges
and Choices for Canada <10> (final report of the AUCC - CARL/ABRC Task
Force on Academic Libraries and Scholarly Communication, distributed
with the Dec./96 issue of University Affairs) explains how the costs to
individuals and libraries of acquiring scholarly information have
skyrocketed, due in large part to the pricing policies of commercial
publishers. The report argues that the traditional system of scholarly
communication is at risk and calls for a transformation of the current
model into one that is more dynamic and democratic, "based less on
centralized access to print documents, and more on open access via
telecommunication to information from various locations in a wide range
of electronic formats."
To assist in finding solutions to the crisis, Industry Canada is
supporting major initiatives in the area of electronic scholarly
publishing as part of its internationally acclaimed SchoolNet <20>
project:
* Two studies were commissioned, one entitled Cost and Revenue Structure
of Academic Journals: Paper-based versus E-journal, the other Funding
Electronic Journals on the Internet
* Three on-line scholarly publishing demonstration projects were
undertaken, with the journals Surfaces, the Canadian Journal of
Behavioural Sciences and Canadian Review of Materials
* A Web site (the Canadian Electronic Scholarly Network, or CESN <30>)
was constructed to outline Industry Canada's initiatives, to allow
access to full-text, peer-reviewed Canadian electronic scholarly
publications, and to provide links to related activities throughout the
world.
ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING PROMOTION ACTIVITIES
To help remove barriers to the acceptance of electronic publishing of
scholarly information, David L. McCallum (<40>, Executive Director,
Canadian Association of Research Libraries), was contracted by SchoolNet
to lead the Electronic Publishing Promotion Project (EPPP).
The Project has the following objectives:
1. To raise awareness in the Canadian academic community of the soaring
costs of traditional scholarly communication methods, and of the
potential for electronic publishing to address them
2. To encourage the transition of existing Canadian scholarly
publications from paper to electronic format, as well as the creation of
entirely new electronic scholarly products
3. To seek endorsements from Canadian academic associations and related
organizations of peer reviewed electronic publications as valid outlets
for the results of academic research
ENDORSEMENTS OF ELECTRONIC SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING
Recognizing that Canadian academics will be hesitant to publish
electronically unless their publications are officially recognized both
by their peers and academic institutions, Canadian scholarly
associations and related organizations are being approached to consider
formally adopting the following statement:
"This organization recognizes the legitimacy of scholarly material
published in electronic form when such scholarly material conforms to
broadly accepted standards of peer review."
Official statements of endorsement have been adopted by the following
organizations:
- Canadian Association of Research Libraries (CARL)
- Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
- Canadian Library Association (CLA)
- Humanities and Social Science Federation of Canada (HSSFC)
- Medical Research Council of Canada (MRC)
- Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC)
The HSSFC further agreed to "encourage member associations to consider
supporting the same resolution". The Association of Universities and
Colleges of Canada (AUCC) and the Natural Sciences and Engineering
Research Council (NSERC) are expected to issue their own endorsements in
due course.
ELECTRONIC SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING PRINCIPLES <50>
A draft set of principles intended to describe the characteristics of
high quality electronic scholarly publishing projects was developed by
David L. McCallum. The principles cover archival, bibliographic,
economic, legal and technical aspects, and reflect an academic library
perspective. They will be debated in the coming months within Canada and
abroad.
A VIRTUAL CENTRE FOR ON-LINE SCHOLARLY PUBLISHING
Efforts are currently underway to establish a self-sustaining virtual
centre for on-line scholarly publishing. The Centre, which will address
many of the recommendations outlined in the final report of the
AUCC-CARL/ABRC Task Force, is to be formed through a partnership of
Canadian university-based publishers and journals. Its goal is to create
a national network of on-line publishing resources for peer-reviewed,
non-profit scholarly journals.
Over the initial period of this project, the partners will publish 20 or
more journals on-line, and will promote on-line publishing within the
journals community. The intention is to expand the number of
participating partners as the project develops. The research and
technologies created will be available to all partners, and will
ultimately be freely accessible to the Canadian scholarly community in
general. Progress reports will be issued on CESN.
The overall cost of the project over three years is estimated at about
$1 million. SchoolNet is seeking financial participation from other
federal programs, from provincial governments and educational
institutions, and possibly from private sector organizations as well. It
is hoped that financing for the Virtual Centre will be in place shortly,
and that it can begin its activities no later than the third quarter of
1997.
CONCLUSION
The Electronic Publishing Promotion Project has the potential to
significantly change the face of scholarly communication in Canada,
creating what Industry Canada / SchoolNet hopes will be an affordable
publishing environment that takes full advantage of new technological
capabilities, while at the same time respecting the values of the
traditional system.
For more information, please contact:
David McCallum
Principal Consultant
Electronic Publishing Promotion Project (EPPP)
Industry Canada / SchoolNet
Voice: (613) 237-5208
Fax: (613) 941-2811
E-mail: mccallum.david@ic.gc.ca
URL's referenced in this document:
<10> http://www.aucc.ca/english/sites/aucccarl.htm
<20> http://www.schoolnet.ca
<30> http://www.schoolnet.ca/vp/cesn
<40> http://www.schoolnet.ca/vp/cesn/mccallum.htm
<50> http://www.schoolnet.ca/vp/cesn/princips.htm
NB: URL's accurate as of April 21, 1997.
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PROMOTION DE L'ÉDITION SAVANTE ÉLECTRONIQUE AU CANADA:
INITIATIVES D'INDUSTRIE CANADA
(Préparé pour le Congrès des sociétés savantes de 1997)
Note: Le symbole "<>" indique une adresse URL (adresse de site web);
la liste des adresses est donnée à la fin du document.
Aperçu
La diffusion des nouvelles connaissances constitue un aspect fondamental
du processus de recherche. Dans une économie fondée sur le savoir, il est
essentiel d'avoir accès à des procédés de diffusion rentables pour
l'information savante, tout particulièrement lorsque les universités et
leurs bibliothèques doivent faire face à des réductions budgétaires.
La communauté universitaire du Canada a constaté que la
communication savante connaissait présentement une crise. Dans Le
nouveau monde de la communication savante: les défis et les choix
du Canada <10> (rapport final du Groupe de travail de l'AUCC et de
l'ABRC sur les bibliothèques universitaires et la communication
savante, qui a été publié dans le numéro de décembre 1996
de la revue Affaires universitaires), on explique que les coûts relatifs à
l'information savante ont monté en flèche pour les particuliers et les
bibliothèques en raison, surtout, des politiques de facturation
des éditeurs commerciaux. Le rapport soutient que le système traditionnel
de communication savante est menacé et qu'on doit rendre le modèle actuel
plus dynamique et plus démocratique. Un tel modèle devrait se "fonder davantage
sur le libre accès que sur l'accès centralisé aux documents imprimés et ce,
en faisant appel aux télécommunications afin de pouvoir obtenir de
l'information provenant de divers endroits et présentée dans une variété
de formats."
Afin d'aider à trouver des solutions à cette crise, Industrie Canada
soutient, dans le cadre de son projet Rescol <20> qui est loué dans le monde
entier, plusieurs initiatives d'importance touchant l'édition savante
électronique.
* Nous avons commandé deux études, la première s'intitulant Cost and
Revenue Structure of Academic Journals: Paper-based versus E-journal, et
la deuxième Funding Electronic Journals on the Internet
* Nous avons également soutenu trois projets pilotes
d'édition savante en ligne, en faveur des revues Surfaces, Revue
canadienne des sciences du comportement et Canadian Review of Materials
* Nous avons créé un site web (le Réseau canadien d'information savante, ou
le RCIS <30>) qui comporte de l'information sur les initiatives d'Industrie
Canada. Ce site donne accès à des publications électroniques examinées par
des pairs dans leur intégralité, et contient des mises en références à
des activités connexes venant de divers pays.
Activités de promotion de l'édition électronique
Dans le but de vaincre les réticences envers l'édition électronique de
l'information savante, le Rescol a chargé M. David L. McCallum (<40>,
Directeur général de l'Association des bibliothèques de recherche du Canada)
du Projet de promotion de l'édition électronique (PPÉÉ).
Le projet poursuit les objectifs suivants:
1. Sensibiliser le milieu universitaire canadien quant aux coûts
grandissants des méthodes traditionnelles de communication
savante et du potentiel que présente l'édition
électronique pour la réduction de ces coûts
2. Encourager l'informatisation des publications savantes canadiennes
actuellement sur support imprimé et la création de
nouveaux produits électroniques de nature savante
3. Obtenir l'appui d'associations universitaires canadiennes et
d'organisations connexes envers les publications électroniques
examinées par des pairs, afin que celles-ci soient
considérées comme un moyen de diffusion valable de la
recherche universitaire.
Endossement de l'édition savante électronique
Sachant que les universitaires canadiens hésiteront à
publier leurs travaux dans un format électronique à moins
que leurs publications soient officiellement reconnues tant par leurs
pairs que par les établissements universitaires, nous demandons
aux associations savantes canadiennes ainsi qu'aux organisations
connexes de souscrire formellement à la résolution suivante:
"Notre organisation reconnaît le caractère légitime du matériel savant
publié dans un format électronique lorsque ce matériel est conforme aux
normes généralement acceptées par les pairs."
Les organisations suivantes ont fait une déclaration officielle
d'endossement:
Association des bibliothèques de recherche du Canada (ABRC);
Association canadienne des professeurs d'université (ACPU);
Association canadienne des bibliothèques (ACB);
Fédération canadienne des sciences humaines et sociales (FCSHS);
Conseil de recherches médicales (CRM);
Conseil de recherches en sciences sociales et humaines (CRSSH).
La FCSHS a de plus accepté "d'inciter ses associations membres
à soutenir ladite résolution." L'Association des
Universités et Collèges du Canada (AUCC) et le Conseil de
recherches en sciences naturelles et en génie (CRSNG) devraient
éventuellement offrir leur appui.
Principes de l'édition savante électronique <50>
M. David L. McCallum a élaboré un ensemble de principes
visant à énoncer les caractéristiques de projets
d'édition savante électronique de haute qualité.
Les principes couvrent les aspects archivistiques, bibliographiques,
économiques, légaux et techniques, et ils s'inscrivent
dans la perspective des bibliothèques universitaires. Nous avons
reçu, à cet effet, des commentaires positifs de la part
d'intervenants canadiens.
Un centre virtuel pour l'édition savante en ligne
Nous nous employons actuellement à mettre sur pied un centre
virtuel autonome qui sera destiné à l'édition
savante en ligne. Le centre, qui appliquera les recommandations
contenues dans le rapport final du groupe de travail de l'AUCC et de
l'ABRC, sera formé dans le cadre d'un partenariat avec des revues
et des éditeurs universitaires canadiens. Il vise à
créer un réseau national de ressources en ligne en
matière d'édition à l'intention des revues savantes
sans but lucratif qui sont examinées par des pairs.
Durant la première phase du projet, les partenaires publieront 20
revues en ligne ou davantage, et ils feront la promotion de
l'édition en ligne auprès des revues. Le but visé
est d'augmenter le nombre de partenaires participants au fur et à
mesure que se développe le projet. Les travaux de recherche et la
technologie qui en découleront seront mis à la disposition
de tous les partenaires et, éventuellement, de toute la
communauté savante du Canada. On pourra consulter les rapports
d'étapes sur le RCIS.
On estime que sur une durée de trois ans, le coût global du
projet s'élèvera à environ 1 million de dollars. Le
Rescol sollicite du soutien financier d'autres programmes
fédéraux, de gouvernements provinciaux et
d'établissements d'enseignement. Il songe également
à solliciter des organisations du secteur privé. On
espère obtenir d'ici peu les fonds nécessaires pour la
mise sur pied du centre virtuel, et que celui-ci pourra débuter
ses activités au plus tard au troisième trimestre de l'année 1997.
Conclusion
Le Projet de promotion de l'édition électronique a le
potentiel de modifier de façon significative le visage de la
communication savante au Canada et de créer, ainsi que le
souhaite le Rescol d'Industrie Canada, un milieu d'édition
abordable qui saura tirer avantage des nouvelles possibilités
technologiques tout en respectant les valeurs du système
traditionnel.
* * * * * * *
Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec:
David McCallum
Consultant principal
Projet de promotion de l'édition électronique (PPÉÉ)
Industrie Canada, Rescol
(613) 237-5208
mccallum.david@ic.gc.ca
Adresses dont il est fait mention dans le présent document:
<10> http://www.aucc.ca/francais/sites/aucccarl.htm
<20> http://www.rescol.ca
<30> http://www.schoolnet.ca/vp/cesn/frhome.htm
<40> http://www.schoolnet.ca/vp/cesn/mccallum.htm
<50> http://www.schoolnet.ca/vp/cesn/frprinc.htm
Note: Ces adresses ont été vérifiées le 17 avril 1997.
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[2] CALLS FOR PAPERS
A. IN CANADA
(a) TRADITION AND TRANSITION IN GREEK RELIGION
1998 UNB ANCIENT HISTORY COLLOQUIUM
The 5th annual University of New Brunswick Ancient History Colloquium is
tentatively scheduled to take place in Fredericton on March 28, 1998.
This is a preliminary notice to alert scholars in Classics, History,
Religion or related disciplines who might be interested in giving a
paper or attending. The proposed theme is Tradition and Transition in
Greek Religion. Keynote speaker will be Prof. Michael Jameson of
Stanford University. For further information contact:
W.G. Kerr or H. Konishi
Department of Classics and Ancient History
University of New Brunswick
P.O. Box 4400, Fredericton
New Brunswick, Canada E3B 5A3
Tel. (506) 453-4763
Fax (506) 447-3072
wkerr@unb.ca or konishi@unb.ca
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B. OUTSIDE OF CANADA
(a) CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE ATLANTIC STATES
The Classical Association of the Atlantic States invites individual and
group proposals for its Fall meeting, October 10-11, 1997, at the
University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. Individual presentations are
limited to 15 minutes, group presentations to 90 minutes. Anonymous
abstracts of approximately 300 words, cover letter and a brief c.v.
should be sent in triplicate to:
Professor R. Leon Fitts, CAAS Conference Coordinator
Department of Classical Studies
P.O. Box 1773
Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA 17013
U.S.A.
Inquiries should be directed to:
Dr. GailAnn Rickert, CAAS Program Chair
Office of Academic Advising
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, PA 17325
U.S.A.
Deadline for submission of abstracts is 2 June 1997.
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(b) THE CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL CONFERENCE 1998
University of Wales Lampeter
6-9 April 1998
ACADEMIC SESSIONS
*Plenary Sessions: Walter Burkert, Chloe Productions, Roman Wales
*Special exhibition of Classics-related works (1470-1850) in the
Founders' Library
CONFERENCE PANELS
*Greek and Roman Religion
*Late Antiquity
*Classical Archaeology
*Greek Philosophy and Mathematics
Proposals for papers (30 minutes duration) on the above or any aspect of
the Classical World are invited; proposals from graduate students and
school-teachers are particularly welcomed, as are offers of co-ordinated
panels of papers. Title and an abstract (one side A4) should be sent no
later than 31 August 1997 to:
Emma Stafford
Department of Classics
University of Wales Lampeter
Ceredigion SA48 7ED
U.K.
E-mail: e.stafford@lamp.ac.uk
Tel.: 01570-424721
Fax: 423877
http://www.lamp.ac.uk/classics/ca98.htm
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(c) HEROINE AND WHORE: THE ROLE OF THE FEMALE ON THE ANCIENT STAGE
The Classics Graduate Association of the University of Virginia
Second Annual Graduate Student Colloquium
Saturday, February 7, 1998
Keynote speaker: Elaine Fantham of Princeton University.
We are soliciting submissions from graduate students in the fields of
philology, art, or history. We are interested in papers covering both
Greek and Roman drama, tragedy and comedy, text and performance.
GUIDELINES FOR ABSTRACTS: Abstracts of no more than 700 words are to be
submitted anonymously in triplicate. They are to be accompanied by a
cover sheet stating clearly: submitter's name; surface mail address;
email address (if applicable); academic affiliation; and title of paper.
Abstracts submitted via email will not be considered. The deadline is
October 15, 1997. Applicants will be notified by November 15, 1997, at
the latest.
Questions may be submitted to Sarah Bolmarcich at smb8d@virginia.edu or
Bill Murad at ewm3q@virginia.edu. Abstracts are to be submitted to:
Sarah Bolmarcich
Department of Classics
401 New Cabell Hall
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA 22903
804-924-3008
smb8d@virginia.edu
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(d) RE-PRODUCING WOMEN'S HISTORY
Working Seminars Across the Generations
The Women's History Faculty at the Graduate Center, City University of
New York, invites proposals to re-examine existing paradigms and explore
emerging ones in the field at a conference to be held in New York City,
Friday and Saturday, October 9-10, 1998.
To ensure a wide array of current scholarship, established scholars are
urged to apply in pairs with a graduate student or recent Ph.D. Graduate
students and junior faculty are encouraged to apply individually if
necessary. Instead of panels where papers are read and criticized, the
format will be working seminars where the presenters discuss new issues
and methodologies which have arisen in women's history in the 1990s. The
focus will be on recent scholarship and how it has changed previous
conceptions or given rise to new concerns. We are especially interested
in approaches which question accepted temporal and national historical
divisions.
Proposals should be sent by October, 1997 to:
The Ph.D. Program in History
City University of New York Graduate Center
33 West 42nd Street
New York, NY 10036
U.S.A.
Attn. Prof. Bonnie S. Anderson
Inquiries or proposals can also be sent by e-mail to
BNABC@cunyvm.cuny.edu.
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(d) RETORICA, POLITICA E IDEOLOGIA DESDE LA ANTIGUEDAD HASTA NUESTROS
DIAS
LOGO: Asociacion Espanola de Estudios sobre Lengua, Pensamiento y
Cultura Clasica
II Congreso Internacional
The University of Salamanca (SPAIN) and LOGO (Spanish Association of
Classical Language, Culture and Philosophy Studies) are preparing the
Second International Meeting in Salamanca on 24th-29th November 1997. The
subject is "Rhetoric, Politics and Ideology: From its Origins up to Now."
This project will be attended by eminent specialists in a variety of
different areas such as Law, Philosophy, Philology, Journalism, and
Politics (names and paper titles available via the conference WWW site)
and is open to all interested parties.
If you want to participate you must submit an abstract (by mail, fax or
e-mail) and we will contact with you to offer all the necessary
information. Papers can be presented in Spanish, English, French,
German, Italian or Portuguese.
For more information write logo@gugu.usal.es or visit the conference WWW
site at:
http://www.usal.es/~logo/rhetorica
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(e) THE CLASSICAL OUTLOOK is interested, as always, in expanding its
list of prospective reviewers for books (primarily) and audiovisuals. If
you are interested in reviewing materials in your demonstrated areas of
expertise, please send a brief letter and full curriculum vitae, via
email, fax, or snail-mail. Articles on topics of broad interest to
teachers at all levels, K-12 and college/university, are likewise
invited and will be evaluated anonymously by at least two readers; we
ordinarily maintain no backlog, and so both articles and reviews are
usually published within 6 months to a year following acceptance.
Richard (Rick) A. LaFleur
Department of Classics
University of Georgia
Athens GA 30602-6203
U.S.A.
TEL. 706-542-9264
FAX 706-542-8503
rlafleur@parallel.park.uga.edu
http://www.classics.uga.edu
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[3] SEMINARS, LECTURES, CONFERENCES, AND OTHER EVENTS
CROSSING THE STAGES: THE PRODUCTION, PERFORMANCE AND RECEPTION OF
ANCIENT THEATER
Delta Bessborough Hotel and the University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK., Canada
October 22-25, 1997
Registration information and a preliminary program for the "Crossing the
Stages" conference is now available via the WWW at:
http://www.usask.ca/classics/stages.html
The Web site includes links to a downloadable registration form for your
convenience.
SPEAKERS
The keynote speakers will be Niall Slater and Peter Meineck. Other
speakers include C. Thomas Ault Jr., Geoff Bakewell, Richard C. Beacham,
Robin Bond, Jane Cody, Desmond Conacher, Martin J. Cropp, Eric G. Csapo,
C.B. Davis, Moira Day, Dorota Dutsch, Michael C. Ewans, John G. Fitch,
Mary-Kay Gamel, David R. Gowen, Emma M. Griffiths, Anne H. Groton, John
C. Gruber-Miller, Edith Hall, John A. (Alex) Hawkins, Ruth Hazel, Alan
Hughes, John Huston, Michael Ridgway Jones, Robert C. Ketterer, Thomas
D. Kohn, Jennifer Clarke Kosak, C.W. Marshall, Donald J. Mastronarde,
Marianne McDonald, Margaret R. Mezzabotta, Timothy Moore, Thomas A.
Pallen, Matthiew D. Panciera, David A. Raeburn , Willem N. Rodenhuis,
Hanna M. Roisman, Stephen Scully, Charles Segal, John H. Starks, Jr.,
Oliver P. Taplin, Marco Temelini, Ronald Vince, Trudy N. Wheeler.
(Please note that this preliminary program is still subject to
modification.)
CONFERENCE FEES
The registration fee includes the cost of the conference banquet, two
receptions, a box lunch on Saturday, and admission to other events.
Early Registration (before 15 August 1997)
Regular -- $110
Student (not at UofS) -- $80
Independent/Underemployed -- $80
UofS Student:
$10 for paper sessions (lunch on Saturday, 25 October)
$65 for banquet, receptions, and other events
Late Registration (after 15 August 1997)
Regular -- $130
Student (not at UofS) -- $100
Independent/Underemployed -- $100
UofS Student:
$10 for paper sessions (lunch on Saturday, 25 October)
$65 for banquet, receptions, and other events
All amounts are in Canadian dollars. Registration fees are refundable
until 31 August 1997, minus an administration fee of $30.
For further information, please visit the conference WWW site or contact
John Porter (porterj@duke.usask.ca).
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R E M I N D E R
CLASSICAL ASSOCIATION OF CANADA MEMBERSHIP:
The bulletin is meant primarily to represent a service
by the CAC to members of the CAC. If you are not at
present a member, you may wish to consider joining. The
regular annual membership (which includes *Phoenix* and
*Classical Views/Echos du monde classique*) is CAD 75
(sustaining CAD 90, life CAD 750, student or retired
CAD 30); contact:
Professor Craig Cooper, Treasurer,
Department of Classics, University of Winnipeg,
515 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B 2E9,
e-mail craig.cooper@io.uwinnipeg.ca
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[4] DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
PLAUTUS' ASINARIA AT UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA
Readers of UNIVERSITY AFFAIRS will have noticed the May 1997 cover
photograph of actors performing a Plautine comedy outdoors at the
University of Victoria. Delighted as we were to receive this fine
publicity, we were disappointed by the very skimpy caption that must
have left many readers curious about the circumstances.
During the first week of March 1997, a very lively production of
Plautus' ASINARIA was presented outdoors on the UVic campus, in a manner
intended to simulate or approximate the conditions of Roman comic
festivals in the second century B.C. The event was planned and carried
out by members of our Department of Greek and Roman Studies. The eleven
roles in the play were performed by five student actors selected in open
casting; four of these were B.F.A. majors from the Department of
Theatre. For this occasion, Dr. Peter L. Smith had provided a new
English verse translation; the play was expertly produced and directed
by Dr. C.W. (Toph) Marshall, Visiting Assistant Professor at UVic.
(Smith and Marshall had collaborated previously on a version of Plautus'
CURCULIO that was staged outdoors at Trent University in March 1996.)
The intent was to provide a free show for students and passersby in the
centre of campus, requiring an event that would attract and hold a
voluntary audience, under climatic conditions that might not always be
ideal. The wherewithal came in the form of a UVic Innovative Teaching
Grant from the Office of the Vice-President Academic and Provost. The
grant was sought and awarded on the understanding that the whole
production would be closely tied to academic courses within the
Department, in particular Dr. John Fitch's GRS 322 (Greek and Roman
Drama). Students from this course were heavily involved in the
preparation of masks, props, costumes and set (the last, a minimal
representation of two Roman door frames). Both before and after the
production, Smith and Marshall visited this class in order to discuss
all aspects of the production with students. Everyone agreed that the
vivid live performance enormously enriched the academic experience of
studying ancient comedy.
The conspicuous fountain in front of the McPherson Library, once drained
of water and cleared of mallard ducks, provided an ideal venue for the
show. Despite mediocre weather, audiences for the five performances were
substantial, and the comedy was most enthusiastically received. For all
associated with the production, faculty members and students alike, it
was a memorable and enlightening experience.
Prof. John Peter Oleson, Chair
Department of Greek and Roman Studies
Box 3045
University of Victoria
Victoria B.C. V8W 3P4
Tel: 250-721-8519.
Fax: 250-721-8516.
(please note new area code: 250)
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[5] POSITIONS AVAILABLE
A. POSITIONS IN CANADA
(a) UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
CLASSICAL ART AND ARCHAEOLOGY
The Department of History and Classics, University of Alberta, invites
applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the junior Assistant
Professor level in the area of Classical art and archaeology.
Candidates should be prepared to teach senior undergraduate and graduate
level courses in Roman Art, and will be expected to teach an
introductory course in either World History or Classical Mythology.
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and research is essential; a PhD is
required prior to issuance of a contract.
The Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta is engaged in an
extensive process of renewal, and is committed to ensuring that the
substantial number of hirings anticipated over the next several years
will secure for the future the lively and productive intellectual
environment on which it prides itself. The Classics program itself is
undergoing major renewal. The current appointment is one of four new
appointments in the last two years. It is the Department's aim to
maintain a strong and balanced program in Classics while at the same
time encouraging innovative developments in the field. The Classics
program is currently supported by faculty with specialist interests in a
broad range of Classical study, including Greek and Latin literature,
Green and Roman history, and Classical archaeology. The Department has
identified Classical archaeology as an emerging area of strength and has
active programs of excavation in Italy and Tunisia. The University of
Alberta offers excellent library resources in many areas of Classics.
Other resources include an extensive Departmental slide library and the
W. G. Hardy Museum of Classical Antiquities.
The appointment will commence on 1 July 1998, conditional on funds being
made available. The current salary floor for an Assistant Professor is
$39,230. A letter of application, a curriculum vitae, university
transcripts, and representative samples of publications or other written
work are required. In addition, three referees should be asked to send
confidential letters of appraisal to Ms. Louise Jenkins, Secretary to
the Hiring Committee, Department of History and Classics, University of
Alberta, T6G 2H4. Closing date: 30 September 1997.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement
is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The
University of Alberta is committed to the principle of equity in
employment. As an employer we welcome diversity in the workplace and
encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including
Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible
minorities.
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(b) UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA
GREEK LANGUAGE/LITERATURE
The Department of History and Classics, University of Alberta, invites
applications for a tenure-stream appointment at the junior Assistant
Professor level in the area of Greek language and literature.
Candidates should be prepared to teach senior undergraduate and graduate
level courses in Greek authors, and will be expected to teach an
introductory course in either World History or Classical Mythology.
Ability to teach senior undergraduate and graduate level courses in some
area of Greek cultural studies would be an advantage. Demonstrated
excellence in teaching and research is essential; a PhD is required
prior to issuance of an contract.
The Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta is engaged in an
extensive process of renewal, and is committed to ensuring that the
substantial number of hirings anticipated over the next several years
will secure for the future the lively and productive intellectual
environment on which it prides itself. The Classics program itself is
undergoing major renewal. The current appointment is one of four new
appointments in the last two years. It is the Department's aim to
maintain a strong and balanced program in Classics while at the same
time encouraging innovative developments in the field. The Classics
program is currently supported by faculty with specialist interests in a
broad range of Classical study, including Greek and Latin literature,
Greek and Roman history and Classical archaeology. The Department has
identified Classical archaeology as an emerging area of strength and has
active programs of excavation in Italy and Tunisia. The University of
Alberta offers excellent library resources in many areas of Classics.
Other resources include an extensive Departmental slide library and the
W.G. Hardy Museum of Classical Antiquities.
The appointment will commence on 1 July 1998, conditional on funds being
made available. The current salary floor for an Assistant Professor is
$39,230. A letter of application, a curriculum vitae, university
transcripts, and representative samples of publications or other written
work are required. In addition, three referees should be asked to send
confidential letters of appraisal to Ms Louise Jenkins, Secretary to the
Hiring Committee, Department of History and Classics, University of
Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2H4. Closing date: 30 September 1997.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement
is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. The
University of Alberta is committed to the principle of equity in
employment. As an employer we welcome diversity in the workplace and
encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including
Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible
minorities.
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B. POSITIONS OUTSIDE OF CANADA
NOTE: The APA Placement Service's "Positions for Classicists" is now
available via the WWW at:
http://scholar.cc.emory.edu/scripts/APA/frontpage/positioninfo.html
Only those non-Canadian positions that have yet to appear in that forum
will be listed here.
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(a) UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
The Department of Classics in the University of Chicago invites
applications for a tenured (associate or full professorial) appointment
in Latin language and literature. The person recommended for appointment
will be expected to have a substantial record of publication and
teaching in the field of Latin poetry.
Candidates are asked to provide, with their letters of application, an
up-to-date c.v. and the names of three referees. Candidates are also
welcome to send any items of unpublished work that they wish to bring to
the search committee's attention. The deadline for applications is 1
August 1997. Please send applications to:
Chair, Latin Search Committee
Department of Classics
1010 East 59th Street
Chicago, IL 60637
U.S.A.
Tel. 773-702-8514
Fax 773-702-9861
Questions may be sent to the same address or, by e-mail, to
Classics-Department@uchicago.edu.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity
Employer.
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[6] E-MAIL ADDRESSES: NEW AND UPDATED
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO - ERINDALE
Thomas G. Elliott telliott@credit.erin.utoronto.ca
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REMINDER: FOR A COMPLETE E-MAIL DIRECTORY SEE
http://www.trentu.ca/faculty/cac/cacemail.html
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[7] WWW PAGES AND OTHER ELECTRONIC RESOURCES OF INTEREST
SEMANT (Classics Seminar of Centre Universitaire de Luxembourg)
Homepage
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/cmt/
British Library Online Public Access Catalogue 97
http://opac97.bl.uk/
Latin Teaching Materials
http://www.slu.edu/colleges/AS/MCL/tchmat.html
Ancient Baths Resource Site
http://squash.la.psu.edu/cams/baths/baths.htm
Latin Place Names
http://www.lib.byu.edu/~catalog/people/rlm/latin/names.htm
Classics Ireland, vol. 4
http://www.ucd.ie/~classics/97/ClassIre97.html
New Mailing List: Aristotle
Send inquiries to Paul Bullen at: bul1@midway.uchicago.edu
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[8] STUDY PROGRAMS AND TRAINING EXCAVATIONS
(a) THE SUMMER INTENSIVE LATIN PROGRAM AT PENN STATE
June 9 - August 1, 1997
Why not come this summer to central Pennsylvania and take part in the
Summer Intensive Latin Program at The Pennsylvania State University? The
program is instructed by faculty members from Penn State's Department of
Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies and covers the equivalent of
three semester's work in just under eight weeks.
Students earn up to 4 credits for each of Latin 1, 2 and 3 and must
enroll for a minimum of 8 credits (i.e., Latin 1 and 2, or 2 and 3).
These credits are applicable to most foreign language requirements for
many B.A., B.Sc., and B.Ed. college and university programs.
For more information contact:
Dr. Garrett G. Fagan, Coordinator
Summer Intensive Latin Program
Department of Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies
Penn State
108 Weaver Building
University Park, PA 16802-5500
Tel: (814) 863-0091
Fax: (814) 863-7840
E-mail: ggf2@psu.edu
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[9] PETITION
Beni Culturali Beni Virtuali
The Italian government has passed a decree making it illegal to use
images of items of Italian heritage if you are not a museum; the decree
seems aimed squarely at the Internet, and smells of bureaucracy
attempting to keep a preserve. At any rate, if strictly implemented, it
would force the removal of many images of Italian antiquities from the
Web (which also seems to me very stupid even from the Italian
government's own point of view: don't they want us to see the beautiful
things Italy has to offer?).
For details, incl. associated mailing list, visit:
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Acropolis/3518/index.html
I encourage us all, especially those with webpages or any direct
interest in the matter, to sign this petition.
Andrea Maurino <maurinoa@varano.ing.unico.it>
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