[1] Association Announcements
        (Annual Meeting/Congrès annuel, Undergraduate Essay Competition)
[2] Positions Available
        (McMaster, CAIA)
[3] Graduate Studies
        (Groningen)
[4]  Calls for Papers
        (SUNY Buffalo [Graduate Students])
[5]  Varia
        (Mélanges Pierre Rodrigue Brind'amour, Oxford Archive of Performances)

[1] Association Announcements

From: Robert Todd, University of British Columbia <Back>
                <robernt@hotmail.com>
 
 

[The Call for Papers for the Classical Association’s annual meeting (University of British Columbia, 11-13 May 2002) will be mailed out in December.  But because there will be three special sessions in 2002, an advance call is being issued so that colleagues interested in participating in such sessions can contact conveners for further information.]

Abstracts (100-150 words) are invited for papers of 15-20 minutes in all areas (literature, history, archaeology, gender studies, philosophy, art history, epigraphy, religion, history of scholarship, etc.)  Deadline for submission:  30 January 2002.

Abstracts for the general programme, and for the special sessions listed below, should be sent to Robert B. Todd, Classical, Near Eastern & Religious Studies, C260-1866 Main Mall, University of British Columbia, Vancouver,  B.C. V6T 1Z1.  <bobtodd@interchange.ubc.ca>   Please include your name, postal address, phone no(s), and email address with your submission, and also indicate whether you have any special audio or visual needs for your paper.  Please note that this year there is no special form for the submission of abstracts.

Abstracts and supporting information should normally be sent as e-mail messages in plain text (not as attachments) to <bobtodd@interchange.ubc.ca>. This will facilitate their reproduction in a booklet.  For e-mail submissions please use Greek only for terminology, and transliterate it preferably in Beta Code.  In the signature line write: your surname + CAC 2002.

Receipt of abstracts will be acknowledged by the Program Chair.  Information on the scheduling of papers will be provided by the Conference Organiser, Phillip E. Harding <hardingp@interchange.ubc.ca> to whom inquiries in this area should in all cases be directed.

Papers may be delivered only by paid-up members of the C.A.C.

Special Sessions
Please indicate in your abstract if you wish your submission to be considered for one of these sessions, all of which may consist of more than one panel.  Any inquiries regarding the suitability of papers may be directed to the Conveners.

A.  Women's Networks in the Ancient World.  (Sponsored by The Women's Network of the Classical Association of Canada)
The focus will be on relationships between women, whether supportive or not, between goddesses and humans or among either, within associations, between mother and daughter, mother-in-law and daughter-in-law, stepmother and stepdaughter, sisters, friends, rivals, lovers, etc. Topics could include women's bonds represented in Greek tragedy; representations of groups of women on pottery; and female bonding in religious and family institutions. The area of investigation is open (literature, history, archaeology, art history, religion, et al.) and we encourage a variety of methodological approaches.  Convener: Elizabeth Klaassen <eklaasse@ea.pvt.kl2.pa.us> OR <eklaasse@brynmawr.edu>.

B.  Mysteries, Magic and Mysticism
Possible topics: religion and marginality; divination; curse tablets (defixiones) and binding spells; love magic; heavenly ascents or infernal  descents; Orphism; Dionysiac or Eleusinian Mysteries; Mithraism; Gnosticism; the cult of Isis; religious initiation; thaumaturgy; prodigies; and purification. A variety of methodological approaches and a plurality of religious traditions are encouraged. Convener: Robert Cousland <cousland@interchange.ubc.ca>.

C.   Field Archaeology.
Convenor: E. Hector Williams <hectorw@interchange.ubc.ca>

[Comme à l’accoutumé, l’appel de communications pour le congrès annuel (Université de la Colombie-Britannique, 11-13 mai 2002) sera envoyé par courrier en décembre par la SCEC.  Mais en raison de l’inclusion de trois séances spéciales cet appel préliminaire devrait permettre à ceux qui désirent participer à ces sessions d’obtenir les renseignements nécessaires auprès des divers coordinateurs.]

La proposition de communication devrait comporter entre 100 et 150 mots.  Tous les domaines des études classiques peuvent être abordés: littérature, histoire, archéologie, études de genre, philosophie, histoire de l’art, épigraphie, religion, histoire des études anciennes, etc.  La durée des communications acceptées est de 15-20 minutes au maximum.

Les propositions pour le programme et les séances spéciales, y compris votre adresse, numéro(s) de téléphone, adresse électronique, et indication de matériel audio-visuel nécessaire, doivent parvenir avant le 30 janvier 2002 à Robert B. Todd, Classical, Near Eastern & Religious Studies, C260-1866 Main Mall, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C. V6T 1Z1 <bobtodd@interchange.ubc.ca>.  En 2002 il n’y aura pas de formulaire sépareé de soumission des propositions.

Les propositions devraient être de préférence envoyées par courrier électronique (“plain text”, pas de pièces jointes) à bobtodd@interchange.ubc.ca, afin de faciliter la publication des résumés pour le congrès.  Pour les caractères grecs (utilisés seulement pour la terminologie) “Beta code” est preféré.  Veuillez, s’il vous plaît, écrire sur la ligne de signature: votre nom + SCEC 2002.

Le coodinateur du programme accusera réception des résumés.  Les renseignements sur l’horaire seront communiqués par l’organisateur du congrès, Phillip E. Harding <hardingp@interchange.ubc.ca>.

Notez que les présentateurs de communications doivent être membres en règle de la SCEC.

Séances spéciales
Si votre communication est destinée à une des ces séances en particulier, veuillez l’indiquer dans votre résumé.  Renseignements disponibles de la part des coordinateurs.

A.  Réseaux de femmes dans le monde antique (Sur les auspices du Réseau des femmes de la Société canadienne des études classiques)
La séance aura pour sujet les relations, constructives ou non, entre femmes, entre déesses, et entre femmes et déesses; les relations à l’intérieur des associations; entre mère et fille, belle-mère et belle-fille, soeurs, amies, rivales, amantes, etc. Les thèmes peuvent explorer divers champs, comme, par exemple, les liens unissant les femmes dans la tragédie grecque, les représentations peintes de groupes de femmes ou les liens entre femmes dans les institutions religieuses et familiales. Il n'y a pas de restrictions dans les perspectives empruntées; nous encourageons les approches méthodologiques variées: littérature, histoire, archéologie, histoire de l'art, religion et autres. Coordinatrice: Elizabeth Klaassen <eklaasse@ea.pvt.kl2.pa.us> OU <eklaasse@brynmawr.edu>

B.  Les mystères, la magie, et le mysticisme
Des communications sont sollicitées de diverses perspectives théoriques et religieuses, traitant de sujets comme la religion et la marginalité, la divination, les malédictions (defixiones) et les sorts, la magie de l’amour, l’anabasis et katabasis, les mystères d’Eleusis ou Dionysos, l’orphisme, le mithraisme, le gnosticisme, le culte d’Isis, l’initiation, la thaumaturgie, les prodiges et la purification. Coordinateur: Robert Cousland <cousland@interchange.ubc.ca>

C.  Archéologie de terrain
Coordinateur: E. Hector Williams <hectorw@interchange.ubc.ca>

Undergraduate Essay Contest

Below are the results from this year's CAC Undergraduate Essay contest. This year, for the first time, the contest was divided into a junior and a senior level contest.  The division was somewhat arbitrary, but I tried to ascertain from the instructors as to whether or not any background in Classics was expected, and used that as my litmus test. Despite the new format, intended to encourage entries from survey and junior-level courses, there were not a lot of entries this year, just six in each contest. Because there were so few, I judged the essays (with no identifying markings) myself.

The six junior-level essays were all very good, but the top three stood out by virtue of the originality of their approach and were well-written and free from grammatical and spelling errors.

First Prize: Lauren Faulkner (Simon Fraser University) for "The Shadow of Caesar:  The Search for Mark Antony from Plutarch to Burton."  This essay offers a novel approach to get at the essence of a shadowy figure who is often defined in terms of the actions of others.

Second Prize:  Anders Bell (Concordia University) for "Castra et urbs romana:  An Examination of the Common Features of Roman Settlements in Italy and the Empire and a System to aid in the Discovery of their Origins." The author develops an original identification system to allow the archaeologist to surmise the origin and original inhabitants of a Roman settlement.

Third Prize:  Mariela Johansen (Simon Fraser University) for "Tiberius: A Prisoner of Resentment."  This was a good summing-up of the personality of Tiberius and the reasons for the portrait which has come down in the sources.

In my judging of the senior-level essays, I was looking for coverage of the chosen topic, mastery of the ancient (as appropriate) and modern sources, and some sort of new insight/approach to the material.   Again, the top three stood out.

First Prize:  Aaron Puley (Trent University) for "Representations of Women on Classical Grave Stelai."  The author does an excellent job of interpreting the artistic program of these stelai in terms of their social and political context.

Second Prize: Edward Fox (Dalhousie University) for "Herodotus and Tyranny."  The author offers a new interpretation of the constitutional debate as a framework for understanding Herodotus' view of tyranny.

Third Prize:  Jason Boulet (Mount Allison University) for "The Tragedy of Being Human:  The Opposing Forces of Male and Female in Three of Euripides' Tragedies."  This is an interesting approach to gender in Euripides, with new insights into Euripides' view of the human condition.
 

[2] Positions Available

From: Carmen Camilleri , McMaster University <Back>
          <classics@mcmaster.ca>

The Department of Classics at McMaster University, invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Ancient Greek History at the Assistant Professor level to commence July 1, 2002.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Classics or the equivalent, with specialization in Ancient Greek History and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching.  The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in ancient history, and to contribute to the department’s graduate programme; the ability to teach courses in Greek and Latin is essential.  An ability to teach an undergraduate course in non-Graeco-Roman civilizations will be considered an advantage.

The current minimum salary floor for Assistant Professor is $43,662.

Applicants should send a letter of application, together with a curriculum vitae and a sample of their writing, to Dr. Howard Jones, Chair, Department of Classics, McMaster University, 1280 Main Street West, Hamilton, Ontario L8S 4M2, Canada (Fax: 905-577-6930).  Applications must be received by November 30, 2001, and applicants should arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to reach the department by the same date.

The department expects to conduct interviews at the January, 2002, meeting of the American Philological Association in Philadelphia.

Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be considered first for this position.  McMaster University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women.
 

 
The Board of the Canadian Academic Institute in Athens invites applications for the position of Director of the Canadian Archaeological Insitute in Athens from July 1, 2002 for a one or two year appointment.  Candidates should be established scholars in the field of Greek studies, conversant in modern Greek, and willing to take a leadership role in promoting Greek-Canadian cultural exchange. The Director must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, and willing to reside in Athens for a period of at least 8 months of the year. Funds are extremely limited, and the Board is most open to various models.  Enquiries should be made to gschaus@wlu.ca. Applications should be addressed to Prof. Sheila Campbell, Chair, Personnel Committee, c/o Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies, 59 Queen's Park Cres., Toronto, ON, Canada, M5S 2C4.  The deadline for submissions is February 15, 2002.

Directeur
L'institut Canadien d'archeologie a Athenes

Le Conseil d'administration de l'Institut Académique à Athènes sollicite des candidatures pour le poste de Directeur de l'Institut Canadien d'Archéologie de Athènes. Date d'entrée en fonction: le 1er juillet 2002. Durée du poste : un ou deux ans. Les candidats devront avoir fait preuve d'expertise dans le domaine des études  grecques et devront parler le grec moderne couramment. De plus, ils devront être prêts à assumer un rôle important dans la promotion des échanges culturels entre la Grèce et le Canada. Le Directeur devra être citoyen canadien ou résident permanent et être prêt à demeurer à Athènes au moins huit mois par an. Les fonds étant très limités, le Conseil d'administration est ouvert à toute proposition. Pour avoir de plus amples renseignments, contacter Gerry Schaus par courriel à:  gschaus@wlu.ca.  Prière d'adresser sa candidature au Professeur Sheila Campbell, Présidente du comité de sélection du personnel à l'adresse suivante: Pontifical Institute of Medieval Studies, 59 Queen's Park Cres., Toronto, ON, Canada, M5S2 C4.  La date limite de dépot des candidatures est le 15 février 2002.

    For US and other jobs see the listings of the American Philological Association:

             http://www.apaclassics.org/

     and the Atrium:

             http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AtriumJobs/messages
 

[3] Graduate Studies

From: M.A. Harder  <Back>
            <M.A.Harder@let.rug.nl>

The University of Groningen (The Netherlands) will offer two PhD-scholarships in the field of Classics (Greek, Latin or Ancient History) from 1 September 2002 – 31 August 2006. These positions are intended for graduate students from outside The Netherlands. During this period the students will write a dissertation which will lead to a doctorate of the University of Groningen. There will be a monthly stipend of c. 1300,- Euro. An additional grant of  2250,- Euro for expenses on travel and research and a grant of  850,- Euro for the printing of the dissertation will be attached to the scholarship.

Prospective candidates are requested to get in touch with the chairs of the field for which they want to make a proposal, who will gladly provide them with further information. The posts will be awarded after a critical and competitive evaluation of all the applications received.  Applications should include a CV, research-proposal and the names of three referees and must be sent before 1 March 2002 and should be addressed to the respective chairpersons.

In all three fields the staff’s research is characterized by a certain emphasis on processes and periods of transition. Proposals which contain a similar focus are particularly welcome, but all proposals in the three fields will be considered.

In Greek the proposed research should preferably concern Hellenistic poetry (III-I BC), and the proposals may focus on (a) individual authors, (b) literary theory,  the social and ideological function of Hellenistic poetry or the specific character of Hellenistic poetry as reception of earlier Greek literature and object of reception in Roman poetry.

In Latin, the proposed research should preferably be in the period  of the Early Empire (Augustus through the second century), and be concerned with one of the following themes: the reception of  Hellenistic in Roman poetry; the Roman novel; social and  ideological functions of literature in the Roman world; literary  theory (ancient and modern).

In Ancient History we shall consider proposals on any topic within the field, but we would especially welcome proposals on: 1: The Greek city in transition (300 bc-ad 300) - social, political and cultural aspects 2: Social and economic history of the Roman Empire 3: Late Antiquity.

Greek

Prof. M.A.Harder
Department of Greek and Latin
Oude Boteringestraat 23
9712 GC Groningen
The Netherlands
tel: +50-3636022
fax: +50-3637263
e-mail: <m.a.harder@let.rug.nl>

Latin

Prof.R.R.Nauta
Department of Greek and Latin
Oude Boteringestraat 23
9712 GC Groningen
The Netherlands
tel: +50-3635836
fax: +50-3637263
e-mail: <r.r.nauta@let.rug.nl>

Ancient History

Prof. O.M. van Nijf
Dept of History
PO Box 716
9700 AS Groningen
email: <o.m.van.nijf@let.rug.nl>
tel: +50-3636968
fax: +50-3637253

[4] Call for Papers

From: <gradconference@hotmail.com> <Back>

 
Eureka: Though a  word representative of a moment of discovery, it speaks also of the changes which follow each innovation.  Change arrives and often distorts, dismantles, reshapes and rebuilds the traditional, familiar and monumental.  We live in a time of constant change. Some adapt, others do not.  Our culture is shaped and formed by the forces of change everyday.

This conference seeks to understand the effects of discovery and innovation on the ancient Mediterranean world, and the forms of change that arose as a result.  Such topics could include, but are not limited to: discoveries in ancient medicine and technology, literary and artistic innovation, architectural and political revolutions or even subtle shifts in ancient populations and landscapes and society.

The Classics graduate students of the State University of New York at Buffalo would like to invite all interested graduate students to submit abstracts  for consideration by December 1st, 2001.  Please include personal contact information and any technological requirements necessary for your presentation. Abstracts should be no longer than 2 double spaced pages and should be mailed to the following address:

Dept. of Classics
ATTN: Stephen Kershner
338 MFAC
Buffalo, NY 14260

Please submit questions and comments to <gradconference@hotmail.com>

[5] Varia

From: Pierre Senay, L'Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières   <Back>
            <Pierre_Senay@uqtr.uquebec.ca>

SOMMAIRE

• PRÉFACE, par Gaétan Thériault
• TÉMOIGNAGE, par Michel Roussel
• Edmund F. Bloedow, Heinrich Schliemann and James Ferrier
• Michel Casevitz, Quelques remarques sur l'identité d'Ulysse
• Guy Chamberland, À Propos des «Jeux sacerdotaux» (Sacerdotales Ludi) de Pline le Jeune (Ep. VII.24.6)
• Martine Chassignet, les Annales de Valérius Antias sont-elles une oeuvre césarienne?
• Marie-Luce Constant, Commentaires et conjectures sur la carrière et la mort d'un affranchi de Trajan: Marcus Ulpius Phaedimus
• André Daviault, les Amours d'Ovide et le sourire de sa lectrice
• Jean-Luc Gauville, la Conception du contrôle de soi dans le récit de l'Épitomé des Césars
• Ella Hermon, Civitas auguscens: société de droit et représentation oecuménique
• Philippe Heuzé, Catulle et les Noces Aldobrandines
• Louis L'Allier, un Tableau géographique et mésologique du monde chez Xénophon
• Émilien Lamirande, le Dossier littéraire de l'impératrice Eudocie (Ý 460). Une Tentative d'harmoniser tradition classique et textes judéo-chrétiens

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Cahiers des études anciennes XXXVIII

MÉLANGES PIERRE RODRIGUE BRIND'AMOUR / Tome II
2001, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, 142p.

SOMMAIRE

• Abdool-Hack MAMOOJEE, Naming Relatives and Intimates in Cicero's Correspondence
• René MARTIN, la Jeunesse de saint Augustin ou l'itinéraire d'un enfant gâté
• Léopold MIGEOTTE, Oikonomia Politiké (Ps.-Aristote, Économique II, 1, 5)
• Vassiliki POTHOU, Thucydide stratège
• Essam FAFTY, la Nature de l'âme et ses destinées : des origines jusqu'à l'époque classique
• Gaétan THÉRIAULT, Remarques sur le culte des magistrats romains en Orient
• Étienne TIFFOU, le Datif, l'ablatif, l'instrumental et le locatif pluriels indo-européens
• Florent TREMBLAY, Sigles et abréviations en études anciennes
• Symphorien VAN DE MAELE, Pausanias et la route de Mégare vers Pagai et Éréneia
• John WORTLEY, Où faut-il chercher l'origine de l'expression seconde enfance?
• John C. YARDLEY, Word-Play in Propertius
• RÉSUMÉS / ABSTRACTS

From: Robert Todd    <Back>
                <bobtodd@interchange.ubc.ca>

The Archive of Performances of Greek and Roman Drama at Oxford is particularly interested in acquiring information and records regarding productions of ancient drama, formal and informal, in Canada, on which its holdings are currently small.  Anyone able to contribute such data can contact:

Amanda Wrigley
<amanda.wrigley@literae.humaniores.oxford.ac.uk>
The Archive of Performances of Greek and Roman Drama
University of Oxford
67 St Giles'
Oxford OX1 3LU: UK
www.classics.ox.ac.uk/apgrd

Next regular issue 2001 12 15
Send submissions to <bulletin@unb.ca>