FYI... Stefanie Rixecker ECOFEM Coordinator ------- Forwarded message follows ------- Date: Tue, 07 Mar 2000 13:54:04 -0500 From: H-NET Announcements Editor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: CFP: 11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHERS, Quebec (Aug 12-18, 2001) 11th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF HISTORICAL GEOGRAPHERS First call for papers. Deadline: June 30th, 2000. The 11th ICHG will be held in Quebec City (Canada) on August 12-18, 2001. This triennial conference, held recently in Ulster (1998), Perth (1995), and Vancouver (1992), is the largest meeting in the field. The 2001 conference will focus on the following themes: 1. Imperial and colonial historical geographies 2. Historical geographies of the city 3. Environmental change 4. Natural and cultural heritage 5. Landscape(s) of collective memories 6. The historical geography of leisure and recreation N.B.: This list is not exclusive and contributions on other aspects of historical geography are also welcomed. Submissions for entire sessions as for single papers are encouraged. In addition to faculty members, a special welcome is extended to graduate students and independent scholars. HOW TO SUBMIT PROPOSALS Proposals for papers or sessions should be submitted by e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Proposals for a single paper should include the following information: Author(s) Department Institution Postal address Phone and fax numbers E-mail address Title of paper Abstract (200 words maximum) Special requirements regarding audiovisual equipment Proposal for a session should include the following information: Name of the session co-ordinator Department Institution Postal address Phone and fax numbers E-mail address Topic or issue of the session Name of each contributor and the same details as requested above. Session or paper proposals must be sent before June 30, 2000. It will be possible to update the abstracts before the printing of the final program (Spring 2001). In addition to the papers sessions, the program includes three field excursions: 1. A half-day Old Quebec City excursion. 2. An optional one-day tour: The rural landscape of Kamouraska (South shore of the Saint Lawrence estuary) OR the Beauce region (typical semi-urban region South of Quebec City). 3. An optional post-conference field trip will also be available: Mythic Charlevoix and the “Kingdom” of Saguenay: Shared landscapes and regional identities. REGISTRATION N. B.: further information about registration and accommodations will be sent to all applicants. Deadline: 1 March 2001, confirmed by a non-refundable deposit. Conference fee: CDN $195 (deposit $100). For graduate students/Retired: CDN $95 (deposit $50). There will be a surcharge of $50 for late registration (after 1 March 2001). Full payment is due by June 30, 2001. The fee covers registration, programmes, the Old Quebec City field trip, and coffee-break service. The banquet is optional, as are the one-day and the post-conference field excursions. Payment can be made either by cheque or by credit card (Master Card or VISA). ACCOMMODATION Accommodation is available from either Laval University Residence Service ($35 a night, single-bedded rooms) OR neighbouring hotels surrounding the campus (rating from $80 to $135). For further details about accommodation, see CIEQ webpage http://www.cieq.ulaval.ca/ For further information regarding the conference, please contact: Marc St-Hilaire, directeur Laboratoire de géographie historique Centre interuniversitaire d'études québécoises Université Laval Sainte-Foy (Qc) Canada G1K 7P4 Tel.: (418) 656-3770 Fax.: (418) 656-3960 Site WWW du CIEQ : http://www.cieq.ulaval.ca/ ************************************ Dr. Stefanie S. Rixecker, Senior Lecturer Environmental Management & Design Division Lincoln University, Canterbury PO Box 84 Aotearoa New Zealand E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fax: 64-03-325-3841 ************************************
