FYI...Stefanie -----------Forwarded Message--------------- The Hermon Dunlap Smith Center for the History of Cartography, The Newberry Library announces Maps and Nations: Discovering and Debating the Interaction Between Society and Cartography A summer session for graduate students at the Newberry Library, Chicago, June 22-August 14, 1998, Directed by James R. Akerman Students from any field who will benefit from in-depth study of the political and ethical dimensions of the relationship between mapping and community definition are encouraged to apply for admission to the seminar. Maps and Nations will explore how cartography has helped nations and states construct, bind together, and defend their national spaces and populations through the survey of national, colonial, and military landscapes; by the delineation of national boundaries and the statistical definition of national populations; by mapping, planning and promoting national infrastructure; and by the formulation and propagation of national geographic consciousness in the schools and popular media. These explorations of the political and moral relationships between mapping and community definition will allow seminar participants to consider the ethical dimensions of the use of historic maps in their research and in the public arena. Most of the twice weekly sessions will be led by Dr. Akerman, with the assistance of occasional guest scholars. Seminar participants will have the opportunity to do research in the Newberry's internationally renowned collection of historic maps and to participate in the planning and writing of a proposed Newberry Library exhibit. They will also research, write, and present a seminar paper that will contribute to the fulfillment of their graduate research requirements. Application procedures: Participation in the seminar will be limited to 12 students, who will be selected on the basis of their applications for admission. Complete applications for admission must be received by the Smith Center by May 4, 1998. A complete application shall consist of 1) a completed cover sheet; 2) a statement (500 words maximum) of the applicant's research interests and proposed seminar project; 3) a current transcript; and 4) three letters of recommendation. Applicants will be notified of the application review committee's decision by May 15, 1998. Stipends, Travel Allowances, and Housing: Participants will receive a stipend of $1,800 to defray their living expenses in Chicago during the seminar and a travel allowance of up to $500. Students wishing to receive graduate credit for this seminar are responsible for making arrangements with their home institution and academic department. The Smith Center will provide information about low-cost housing near the Newberry Library upon request, but participants will be responsible for making final housing arrangements. For Further Information: For a seminar outline, application forms, or further informations, please contact James Akerman (phone 312/255-3523); e-mail [EMAIL PROTECTED]) or Damian Rogers (312/255-3659; email [EMAIL PROTECTED]). Informatino about the Newberry Libary, its cartographic collections, and the Smith Center may be had from the Newberry's website at http://www.newberry.org/ Or write: The Hermon Dunlap Smith Center for the History of Cartography The Newberry Library 60 W. Walton Street, Chicago, IL 60610-3380 ************************************ Dr. Stefanie S. Rixecker Division of Environmental Management & Design Lincoln University, Canterbury PO Box 56 Aotearoa New Zealand E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fax: 64-03-325-3841 ************************************
