Canadian Classical Bulletin/Bulletin Canadien des Etudes Anciennes

15.3      2008 11 15     ISSN 1198-9149

 

Editor/Rédacteur: Michael P. Fronda (McGill University)
ccb@cac-scec.ca

webpage: http://cac-scec.ca/ 

Published by e-mail by the Classical Association of Canada/Publié par courrier électronique par la société canadienne des études classiques 

President: Jonathan Edmondson (York University, Toronto)   jedmond@yorku.ca
Secretary/ Secrétaire: John Serrati (McGill University, Montreal)   john.serrati@mcgill.ca
Treasurer/ Trésorier: Annabel Robinson (University of Regina)   annabel.robinson@uregina.ca

 

Contents:

[1] CCB/BCEA Announcements

[2] Association Announcements and News

[3] Positions Available

[4] Calls for Papers and Conference/Lecture Announcements

[5] Scholarships and Competitions

[6] Summer Study and Field Schools

[7] Varia

[1]  CCB/BCEA Announcements

 

No announcements this bulletin.

[2] Association Announcements and News

From Jonathan Edmondson <jedmond@yorku.ca>

FUTURE LOCATIONS FOR CAC/SCEC ANNUAL MEETINGS

At its meeting in Toronto on 8 November, CAC/SCEC Council decided to develop a more transparent protocol for selecting the location of the Association’s annual meetings. Things have worked very well for the past decade since the decision was taken to meet apart from the FedCan Congress (sometime known as the “Learneds”), with a series of excellent meetings in very convivial settings, hosted by generous and hard-working colleagues: 1999 at the University of Winnipeg; 2000 at Université Laval; 2001 at U. Waterloo & Wilfrid Laurier U.; 2002 at UBC; 2003 at UNB in Fredericton; 2004 at Université Laval; 2005 at U. Calgary/Banff; 2006 at U. Toronto; 2007 at Memorial U., St. John’s; 2008 at Université de Montréal; 2009 at UBC. As members are aware, the locations of our meetings have been determined up to and including the year 2010, when we shall meet at Université Laval in Québec.

Council made the following decisions on 8 November:

a) to reaffirm our traditional policy of geographical rotation for our Annual Meetings;

b) to move towards developing a basic calendar that identifies the regions in which the Association would prefer to hold its Annual Meetings for a decade in advance, while at the same remaining flexible to respond to future circumstances and the Association’s needs;

c) to issue an invitation (normally three and a half years prior to the meeting date) to all Classics departments and programmes in the identified region to volunteer to host the Annual Meeting; Council would then evaluate the responses to this invitation and make a decision on the location ideally three years in advance of the meeting date;

d) to consult the membership as to whether we should plan to return to meet with (or in proximity to) the FedCan congress and, if so, on what basis: annually or periodically. (Members will recall that in 2006 the CAC/SCEC meeting took place in the same city, Toronto, as the FedCan Congress in the days immediately prior to Congress.)

In advance of its development of a calendar of meeting locations as outlined in point (b), above, Council identified ONTARIO as the preferred region for the 2011 meeting and the ATLANTIC REGION as that preferred for 2012. (The last Ontario meeting took place in 2006 and the last in the Atlantic region in 2007.) 

Furthermore, Council charged me as President (a) to issue a formal call for departments and programmes to indicate their willingness to host our meetings in 2011 and 2012 and (b) to invite comments from CAC members about the desirability or otherwise of returning to meet (either annually or periodically) with the FedCan Congress.

The main purpose of this message is, therefore, twofold:

(1) I would formally like to invite all university Classics departments and programmes in ONTARIO to consider hosting the Annual Meeting in May 2011 and those in the ATLANTIC REGION to consider hosting the Annual Meeting in May 2012. All interested departments or programmes are asked to write briefly to the President (at jedmond@yorku.ca) as soon as possible and before JANUARY 12, 2009 at the latest to indicate their willingness to host the Annual Meeting in 2011 (Ontario) or 2012 (Atlantic region), as appropriate.

Council asks that potential hosts provide a brief rationale why their particular department/programme is interested in hosting the meeting and well placed to do so. Are there any factors which would make a meeting at their institution in the given year particularly appropriate? Would their university be willing to provide support (both financial and logistical) for such a venture? Are there suitable accommodations available (both on-campus residence rooms and moderately priced hotels) in easy reach of the proposed meeting location? Potential volunteers might usefully consult the Guidelines for Annual Meeting document (in English and in French) posted on the CAC/SCEC website: http://cac-scec.ca/pdf/directives_congres_annuel.pdf.

Council plans to discuss possible locations for the 2011 and 2012 Annual Meetings at its next Council meeting (in February 2009) and to make a firm decision before the Annual Meeting in Vancouver in May 2009 at the latest.

As President, I would be happy to discuss this matter informally with any department or programme prior to their making a formal expression of interest in hosting such a meeting. Please feel free to contact me at jedmond@yorku.ca.

(2) I would like to invite all members of the Association to communicate their views to me (by e-mail at jedmond@yorku.ca or in writing c/o Dept. of History, York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, ON M3J 1P3) regarding the desirability of the CAC/SCEC returning to meet with (or in geographical and temporal proximity to) the FedCan congress and, if so, on what basis: annually or periodically. Again if members would provide explicit reasons for their preference, Council would find that particularly valuable.

We are all looking forward to our meetings in 2009 at UBC and 2010 at Université Laval and to determining as soon as possible the locations of our meetings in 2011 and 2012. It is Council’s intention to develop the calendar of future meeting locations during the calendar year 2009 and then to publish this on the CAC/SCEC website.

Jonathan Edmondson
President, CAC/SCEC (2008-10)

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LES FUTURS LIEUX DES REUNIONS ANNUELLES DE LA SCEC

Lors d’une réunion à Toronto le 8 novembre, le Conseil de la SCEC a décidé de développer un protocole plus transparent pour la sélection des lieux des réunions annuelles de notre société. Après la décision, prise il y a une dizaine d’années, d’organiser ces réunions à l’écart du Congrès de la FedCan (auparavant le « Congrès des Sociétés savantes »), nous avons bénéficié de rencontres toutes aussi excellentes et conviviales les unes que les autres. Evidemment, ce franc succès est dû avant tout à la générosité sans borne de nos collègues qui ont consenti à les organiser : en 1999 à l’Université de Winnipeg ; en 2000 et 2004 à l’Université Laval ; en 2001 aux Universités de Waterloo et Wilfrid Laurier conjointement ; en 2002 à l’Université de Colombie-Britannique ; en 2003 à l’Université du Nouveau-Brunswick à Fredericton ; en 2005 au Centre des Beaux-Arts de Banff et à l’Université de Calgary ; en 2006 à l’Université de Toronto ; en 2007 à l’Université Memorial de St-Jean de Terre Neuve ; enfin, cette année à l’Université de Montréal. Nous nous reverrons bientôt, en 2009, encore une fois à l’Université de Colombie-Britannique, puis à l’Université Laval pour une troisième fois, en 2010, comme ce fut annoncé il y a déjà quelques années. Toutefois, le Conseil de la SCEC n’a pas encore annoncé le lieu des rencontres postérieures.

Le Conseil a donc pris les décisions suivantes lors de la réunion du 8 novembre :

a) Il a confirmé notre tradition d’observer une rotation géographique (provinces atlantiques, Québec, Ontario, provinces de l’ouest) dans la sélection des lieux de rencontre annuels ;

b) Il a décidé d’établir un calendrier des régions où la Société préférerait tenir ses rencontres annuelles pour une période de presque dix ans, non sans permettre des ajustements selon les circonstances et les besoins de la Société 

c) Il a décidé de lancer une invitation (normalement trois ans et demi à l’avance) à tous les départements et programmes de la région identifiée pour organiser le congrès. Le Conseil évaluera les soumissions pour déterminer le lieu choisi si possible trois ans avant la date de la réunion ;

d) Finalement, le Conseil a décidé de consulter tous les membres de la Société pour déterminer s’ils préfèreraient que nos réunions annuelles soient organisées dans le cadre du Congrès de la FedCan (ou en conjonction avec cet événement) ; si tel est le cas, il faudrait déterminer les conditions, telle la périodicité (annuelle ou autre). Rappelons qu’en 2006 le congrès de la SCEC eut lieu à Toronto juste avant celui de FedCan.

Dans la préparation du calendrier de nos futures rencontres, le Conseil a identifié l’ONTARIO comme la région choisi pour le congrès de 2011 et la ZONE ATLANTIQUE pour celui de 2012, les dernières réunions dans ces deux régions ayant eu lieu respectivement en 2006 et en 2007.

En outre, le Conseil m’a chargé comme Président de prendre les mesures suivantes : (a) de lancer une invitation officielle pour l’organisation des congrès de 2011 et 2012 ; et (b) d’inviter les membres de la Société à exprimer leur opinion sur la possibilité de rejoindre les rangs de FedCan pour l’organisation de notre congrès annuel.

Par conséquent, le but de ce message est double :

(1) Je voudrais inviter officiellement tous les départements et programmes d’Etudes Classiques en ONTARIO à considérer la possibilité d’organiser la réunion annuelle de la SCEC en mai 2011, et tous les départements et programmes d’Etudes Classiques de la ZONE ATLANTIQUE à considérer la même chose pour la réunion de mai 2012. Les départements et programmes intéressés devraient communiquer avec le Président de la SCEC (jedmond@yorku.ca) au plus tard le 12 janvier 2009.

Votre soumission devrait indiquer brièvement les raisons de votre intérêt et la capacité de votre institution ou département à organiser tel évènement. Existe-t-il des facteurs qui favorisent votre institution à la date prévue ? Est-ce que votre université apportera son soutien financier et/ou logistique ? Est-ce qu’il y a un nombre adéquat de chambres en résidence universitaires et dans les hôtels de prix moyen à proximité du lieu du congrès ?

Vous êtes invités à consulter les « Directives générales pour le Congrès Annuel », un document disponible sur le site Internet de la Société : http://cac-scec.ca/pdf/directives_congres_annuel.pdf. Evidemment, il me fera plaisir de répondre aux questions de collègues qui songeraient à organiser l’un ou l’autre congrès. Veuillez me contacter à l’adresse suivante : jedmond@yorku.ca.

Le Conseil examinera les candidatures lors de sa prochaine réunion (février/mars 2009) pour déterminer les lieux des congrès de 2011 et 2012 avant le prochain Congrès annuel à Vancouver, les 12-14 mai 2009.

(2) En outre, je voudrais inviter tous les membres de la Société à m’adresser leurs points de vue (par courriel à jedmond@yorku.ca ou par lettre à mon attention au Département d’histoire, Université York, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, ON, M3J 1P3) sur la possibilité d’organiser à nouveau nos réunions annuelles dans le cadre du Congrès de la FedCan (ou immédiatement avant ou après) et, dans l’affirmative, à quelle périodicité (annuelle ou autre). De préférence, expliquez les raisons de votre choix pour mieux assister les discussions du Conseil.

Nous attendons avec grande impatience, bien sûr, nos réunions de 2009 à l’UCB et de 2010 à l’Université Laval. Le Conseil espère déterminer dès que possible quels seront les lieux de nos rencontres de 2011 et de 2012 et a l’intention de développer (et de publier dès 2009 sur le site internet de la Société) le calendrier de nos futures réunions annuelles.

Cordialement,

Jonathan Edmondson
President, CAC/SCEC (2008-10)

 

[3] Positions Available

From Judith Fletcher <jfletcher@wlu.ca>

Wilfrid Laurier University

Tenure-Track position in Greek History

Wilfrid Laurier University - The Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies invites applications for a tenure stream position at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective July 1, 2009, subject to budgetary approval. We are seeking a candidate with a research specialty in Greek history (including social history). The successful applicant will also be expected to teach undergraduate courses in Greek history, culture and language, and to participate in the new MA program in Ancient Mediterranean Cultures (offered jointly by WLU and the University of Waterloo). Candidates should have completed the PhD, or be near completion. Applicants should submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a writing sample, a teaching dossier, and the names and contact information for three professional referees in hard copy to Professor Judith Fletcher, Chair, Department of Archaeology and Classical Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario, N2L 3C5 by January 30, 2009. Wilfrid Laurier University is committed to equity and values diversity. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and persons of a visible minority. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Members of the designated groups must self-identify to be considered for employment equity. Candidates may self-identify, in confidence, to the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Dr. David Docherty.

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From Franco De Angeliis <angelis@interchange.ubc.ca>

University of British Columbia
Faculty of Arts

Applications are invited for a tenure-track position in Near Eastern Studies and/or Egyptology in the Department of Classical, Near Eastern and Religious Studies (CNERS) in the Faculty of Arts, University of British Columbia. The appointment will be made at either Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level. The position is subject to final budgetary approval. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. It is intended that the successful applicant will teach courses in the area of Near Eastern archaeology and history and/or Egyptology that complement the expertise of the present full-time faculty members in the area. Candidates should already have completed their PhD and should be able to demonstrate excellence both in research and in teaching at graduate and undergraduate levels. The successful candidate will be expected to maintain an active program of research, teaching, and service. UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. The expected start date of the appointment is July 1st 2009. Informal enquiries may be made to the Head of the Department of CNERS, Professor R J A Wilson, at roger.wilson@ubc.ca. Please visit www.cnrs.ubc.ca for information about the department.

Applicants should send their letter of application, together with a copy of their curriculum vitae, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and addresses of four referees. Candidates are asked to request that their referees write separately on their behalf to the address below, to reach the Department not later than the date indicated. E-mail applications are not acceptable, but referees’ letters of support can be so forwarded (to the e-mail address indicated above). Applications should be sent to Professor R J A Wilson, CNERS, Buchanan C227, 1866 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1Z1, to reach him not later than Friday January 9th 2009.

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From: Guy Chamberland gchamberland@laurentian.ca

President, Provost and Vice-Chancellor, Thorneloe University

Thorneloe University invites nominations, applications, and expressions of interest for the position of President, Provost and Vice-Chancellor.

A founding member of the Laurentian University federation and affiliated with the Anglican Church, Thorneloe is an interdisciplinary community of teaching, learning and research in the humanities. Supported by a staff of six, nine full-time and twenty sessional faculty members teach 1200 undergraduate students in four disciplines: Classical Studies, Religious Studies, Theatre Arts and Women’s Studies. The College also administers a theology programme by distance education.

The Thorneloe residence accommodates 58 men and women where students enjoy the advantages of a small, lively academic community while having access to all courses, facilities, and services of Laurentian University. Candidates for this position will possess strong academic and administrative credentials, preferably in a field taught by the University, and a leadership style characterized by vision, openness, innovation and energy. The ability to lead and implement strategic and
academic planning will be required. The successful candidate will also be a regular communicant member of the Anglican Church and committed to maintaining strong relationships with the University’s Anglican constituency.

Nominations, applications and expressions of interest should be submitted in confidence to the Presidential Search Committee, Thorneloe University, Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 2C6. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Thorneloe University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from qualified aboriginal Canadians, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and women. Review of candidates will begin on 15 January 2009. This appointment is for a five-year term, renewable for another five years. More information about the University is available at www.thorneloe.laurentian.ca or from Ms Susan Moores (smoores@laurentian.ca ; 705-673-1730 x10).

 

[4] Calls for Papers and Conference/Lecture Announcements

 

From: Allison Glazebrook <aglazebrook@brocku.ca>

CALL FOR PAPERS

Images of Power in the Greco-Roman World

The graduate students of Brock University’s M.A. Program in Classics invite contributions for the program’s first annual graduate conference to be held on January 24, 2009. The goal of this year’s conference is to explore broadly the notion of power and how it was created, conceptualized, and utilized in the ancient world as visible in the literary, art historical, and archaeological record.   How were concepts of strength, authority and agency imagined and made manifest?  How were they imbued with symbolic relevance for rulers and subjects, divine and human, mythological and historical? What part did concepts of power play in social, religious, political, economic and military constructions of the past? Suggested topics include, but are not limited to: the imagery of power in the literary tradition; representations of power in art or architecture; political and military uses and abuses of power.  We welcome abstracts on the conference theme from archaeological, historical, artistic and literary perspectives. The call for papers is open to all graduate students in Classics, Classical Archaeology, Art History, and related fields.

Abstracts should be 250-300 words and will be evaluated anonymously.  Please email your abstract without identifying information as an attachment in MS Word or as a .pdf file and place your name, year and program of study, and current location in the body of the email.  If selected, presenters should prepare oral papers that are fifteen minutes in length.  Please send abstracts, as well as any general enquiries to katherine.schleifer@brocku.ca, tc07oo@brocku.ca, or kb08zz@brocku.ca, the conference organizers, by November 30, 2008.  Abstracts will be reviewed by committee and a tentative program made available by December 22, 2008.

The conference will take place at Brock University on January 24, 2009 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Sankey Chambers.  Lunch and refreshments will be provided for all participants and a small travel subsidy will be available for conference presenters.

This event is sponsored by the Humanities Research Institute, the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and the Department of Classics at Brock University.

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Form Daniel Barber <dtb3t@virginia.edu>

Thirteenth Annual Graduate Student Colloquium, University of Virginia

The Classics Graduate Student Association of the University of Virginia invites abstracts for its Thirteenth Annual Graduate Student Colloquium, to be held in Charlottesville on March 14, 2009. Our keynote speaker will be Shadi Bartsch, W. Duncan MacMillan II Professor of Classics at Brown University.

The purpose of this colloquium is to investigate how the form of the letter developed in antiquity, what limitations and expectations marked the epistolary form, and why the letter became a viable artistic medium in their own right.

Potential topics include actual correspondence, such as documentary papyri, imperial edicts, and letters of historical figures; letters as a literary genre, such as poetic, philosophical, and apostolic epistles; the role of letters in other literary works, such as epic poetry, tragedy, and history. What is the difference between public and private letters? To what extent is a private letter truly private? What does the publication of letters say about the writer's agenda? How do we explain the production of spurious letters? What is the difference between the addressee and the audience of a letter? How does the medium of the letter influence the message conveyed?

We welcome submissions from all areas of classical studies, including art history, history, archaeology, philosophy, comparative literature, religious studies, women's and gender studies, drama, and politics.

Abstracts of no more than 300 words should be submitted as attachments by January 10, 2009 to Stacie Thyrion at slt9f at virginia.edu. The author's name should not appear on the abstract, but should be included in the body of the email, as should the title of the paper and the author's institutional affiliation, email address, and mailing address.

Any other questions may be addressed to colloquium organizers Rachel Bruzzone (rmb9p at virginia.edu) or Georgia Sermamoglou-Soulmaidi (gs2g at virginia.edu).

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From Michael Fronda <michael.fronda@mcgill.ca>

Roman Cyprus: Space and Power in an Island Province

The McGill University Department of History and Classical Studies and the Pyla Koustopetria Archaeological Project (PKAP) will host a one-day colloquium on "Roman Cyprus: Space and Power in an Island Province." The colloquium will feature a key note lecture by Prof. Andreas Mehl (Martin-Luther-Universität, Halle-Wittenberg) and a formal response by Prof. William Caraher (University of North Dakota), co-director of the PKAP. The presentations will be followed by a roundtable discussion. The colloquium will be held on Wednesday, December 10, 2:30-5:30 PM, at McGill University in Thomson House, 3650 McTavish.

Colloquium Schedule

Presentations (2:30-4:00)

Andreas Mehl, "Cyprus: the role of a province in the Roman Empire"
William Caraher, "Response: the Archaeological Perspective"

Break (4:00-4:15)

Roundtable Discussion (4:15-5:30)

Hans Beck (McGill University)
Michael Fronda (McGill University, PKAP)
John Serrati (McGill University)

For more information, contact Hans Beck (tel: 514-398-2234).

[5] Scholarships and Competitions

 

Canadian Institute in Greece: Graduate Fellowship in Athens

The Canadian Institute in Greece invites applications for the Homer and Dorothy Thompson Fellowship to be held at the Institute in Athens from 1 September, 2009 to 31 May, 2010.

The applicant must be pursuing graduate or post-doctoral studies and have a clear need to work in Greece, and must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant.

In addition to his or her studies, the Fellow will help the Assistant Director of CIG with work in the office and library (10 hours per week). Therefore, some previous experience in Greece and some knowledge of Modern Greek is an asset.

Stipend of $6000 and free accommodations in the CIG hostel for the period of the fellowship.

To apply, write to Dr. Sheila Campbell (sheila.campbell@utoronto.ca) by 1 March 2009, including a curriculum vitae, outlining proposed research. Please provide the names of three referees with their email addresses who are willing to support your application.

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L’Institut canadien en Grèce: Une bourse des études avancées

L’Institut canadien en Grèce (ICG) sollicite des candidatures pour la bourse d'études Homer et Dorothy Thompson à l'Institut à Athènes du 1er septembre 2009 au 31 mai 2010.

Le candidat devrait poursuivre des études avancées ou post-doctorales et avoir besoin de séjourner en Grèce, doit être citoyen canadien, ou immigrant reçu.

En plus de ses études, le Boursier assistera l’Directeur Adjoint de l’ICG dans le travail du bureau et de la bibliothèque (10 heures par semaine). On recommande donc, une expérience antérieure en Grèce et une connaissance minimale du grec moderne.

Allocation de 6000$, et logement à l’hôtellerie de l’ICG pendant le séjour.

Écrire avant le 1 mars 2009, en incluant un curriculum vitae, une description du programme de recherche et les nommes et adresses de poste éléctronique de trois personnes qui pouvent écrire une lettre de recommandation, à Dr. Sheila Campbell (sheila.campbell@utoronto.ca).

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From Alison Barclay <alison.barclay@smu.ca>

Classical Association of Canada: Sight Translation Competitions in Greek and Latin
Société Canadienne des Études Classiques: Concours national de versions grecque et latine

National sight examinations in Greek and Latin for Canadian students at both the university and high school level will be held in January of 2009:

January 15, 2009: National Latin Sight Translation Competition for High School Students
January 22, 2009: Junior Latin Sight Translation Contest; Senior Latin Sight Translation Contest
January 29, 2009: Junior Greek Sight Translation Contest; Senior Greek Sight Translation Contest

Deadline for application submissions: 15 December 2008

Please note: Submissions should be presented by departments, not by individual students or faculty. Please submit only one application per institution.

For more information and the procedure for application, please visit:

http://cac-scec.ca/eng/concours_versions.html

or contact:
Dr. Alison Barclay
Assistant Professor of Classics
Dept. of Modern Languages and Classics
St. Mary’s University
Halifax, NS  B3H 3C3
Tel:  (902) 420-5816
Fax:  (902)  491-8694
E-mail: Alison.Barclay@smu.ca

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Société Canadienne des Études Classiques: Concours national de versions grecque et latine

Le concours national de versions grecque et latine aura lieu en janvier 2009

15 janvier 2009 Concours de version latine improvisée pour les écoles secondaire
22 janvier 2009 Concours national de version latine, niveau initiation; Concours national de version latine, niveau supérieur
29 janvier 2009 Concours national de version grecque, niveau initiation; Concours national de version grecque, niveau supérieur

Date limite d'inscription: 15e décembre 2008

Les demandes d'inscription au concours doivent être envoyées par les insitutions. Chaque institution est priée de présenter une seule fiche de demande.

Renseignements: veuillez trouver plus d'information en suivant le lien ci-dessous:

http://cac-scec.ca/fr/concours_versions.html

ou soumettre votre demande à:

Dr. Alison Barclay
Assistant Professor of Classics
Dept. of Modern Languages and Classics
St. Mary’s University
Halifax, NS  B3H 3C3
Téléphone:  (902) 420-5816
Télécopieur:  (902) 491-8694
Courriel: Alison.Barclay@smu.ca

 

[6] Summer Study and Field Schools

From Myles McCallem <myles.mccallum@SMU.CA>

ARCHAEOLOGICAL FIELD SCHOOL IN ITALY

The Department of Modern Languages and Classics at Saint Mary’s University and the Department of Classics at Mount Allison University will be offering a joint field school at San Felice, Puglia, Italy.  The field school will allow students to participate in an ongoing archaeological research project directed towards the examination of imperial land holdings in southern Italy.  Students will learn the basic techniques of archaeological excavation, finds processing, environmental archaeology, photography, drawing, and data entry.  Students will work 5 days a week on site and will have their weekends free to visit nearby archaeological and touristic sites such as Lecce, Bari, Matera, the Gargano Peninsula, and Trani, or to participate in organized field trips to sites in the region.

Dates: June 27 to July 30, 2009

Academic Credit: 6.0 credits (3.0 credits in CLAS 3610, Field Study in Roman Archaeology and 3.0 credits in CLAS 3611, Laboratory Methods in Roman Archaeology).  The course will be taken as a visiting student through Saint Mary’s University.

Participation Fee: $2,000.00 CAD.  This fee covers room and board, all course equipment/supplies, and travel to and from the site.  Nota bene:  This does not include student airfare to and from Italy, or travel to Gravina in Puglia within Italy.  Students should budget an additional $1,000.00 to $1,500.00 dollars depending on their travel dates and point of departure.

Lodging: Rental apartments in Gravina in Puglia (Bari), Italy

Food: Students will eat lunches in the apartments and dinner at a local restaurant

Other costs: Student travel on weekends; souvenirs; internet.  These incidental costs will likely total between $300 and $500.00 CAD.

Prerequisites: 3.0 credits in Classics or archaeology

[7] Varia

From Renaud Gagné <renaud.gagne@mcgill.ca>

New MA Prorgram in Classics, McGill University

McGill University is currently accepting applications into its MA program in Classical Studies. The program is open to all students with a BA in Classics or related field. Promising students with other degrees are also encouraged to apply. A qualifying year option is available to students applying without the minimum language requirements (see website). Our curriculum emphasizes the mastery of ancient languages and a thorough understanding of research methods in Classics. It allows for freedom of study within Greek and Roman History, Greek and Latin Philology, and Ancient Philosophy. To be considered for acceptance for the 2009-2010 academic year, applications must be received by February 1, 2009. Applications should be addressed to the following:

Renaud Gagné
Department of History and Classical Studies
McGill University
826 Leacock Building
855 Sherbrooke Street West
Montréal, QC H3A 2T7

Questions concerning the MA program may directed to Prof. Gagné (renaud.gagne@mcgill.ca)

 

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