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[1] Association Announcements & News / Annonces et nouvelles de l'Association[1] Association Announcements & News / Annonces et nouvelles de l'Association
From: Jonathan Edmondson
The Nominating Committee (2012) of the Classical Association of Canada —Marie-Pierre Bussières (Université d’Ottawa), Jonathan Edmondson (York University, Chair, ex officio), Bruce Robertson (Mt Allison University) and Selina Stewart (University of Alberta)— invites members to submit nominations for six positions which will fall vacant in May 2012:
All nominations must meet the requirements of the By-Laws of the Association (see FORM) and be submitted to the Secretary by 20 February 2012 at the following address:
Dr. Guy Chamberland, Secretary, CAC/SCEC,
Department of Classical Studies,
Thorneloe College of Laurentian University,
Sudbury, ON. P3E 2C6.
Fax : (705) 673 4979; e-mail: secretary@cac-scec.ca
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Le comité des candidatures (2012) de la Société Canadienne des Études Classiques —Marie-Pierre Bussières (Université d’Ottawa), Jonathan Edmondson (Université York, Président, ex officio), Bruce Robertson (Mt Allison) et Selina Stewart (Alberta)— invite les membres à soumettre des mises en candidature pour six postes vacants à partir de mai 2012:
Toutes les mises en candidature doivent être conformes aux règlements de la Société (voir le formulaire) et être soumises au secrétaire, le 20 février 2012 au plus tard, à l’adresse suivante:
Dr. Guy Chamberland, Secrétaire, CAC/SCÉC,
Department of Classical Studies,
Thorneloe College of Laurentian University,
Sudbury, ON. P3E 2C6.
Fax : (705) 673 4979; e-mail: secretary@cac-scec.ca
GOOGLE GROUPS WEBSITE REMINDER
The Graduate Student Caucus (GSC) of the Classical Association of Canada is pleased to invite you to join its Google Groups website. It is designed to be the discussion and information hub for Canadian graduate students in Classics and Ancient History. Here you will find call for papers, future motions and elections of the GSC, and other discussions pertinent to our fields and profession.
To sign up, follow this link: https://groups.google.com/group/cacstudents?pli=1&hl=en
Click on “Sign in and apply for membership” on the left side of the page. Then in the upper right-hand corner click on “Sign up for a new Google Account.” Next choose to use either a Gmail account (first column) or another email address (second column). To be clear, one does not require a Google (Gmail) account to sign up for Google Groups.
We look forward to sharing and discussing with you there!
The Graduate Student Caucus of the Classical Association of Canada
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Chers étudiants des cycles supérieurs,
Le Caucus des Étudiants des cycles supérieurs (CÉCS) de l’Association Canadienne des Études Classiques vous invite à vous joindre à notre Groupe Google. Ce groupe a été conçu afin de rendre possible la communication et l’accès à l’information pour tous les étudiants des cycles supérieurs en Études Classiques ou Histoire Ancienne. Sur ce site, on peut trouver des appels à communications, des futures propositions et élections du CÉCS, et autres discutions pertinentes pour notre champs d’intérêt.
Pour s’y inscrire, accédez au lien suivant : https://groups.google.com/group/cacstudents?hl=fr
Cliquez sur le bouton « Inscrivez-vous et déposez une demande d'adhésion », en gauche de la page. Après, dans le coin droit, cliquez sur « Créer un compte Google ». Ensuite, choisissez entre un compte Gmail (la première colonne) ou un autre compte (la deuxième colonne). En effet, il ne faut pas nécessairement avoir un compte Google (Gmail) afin d’accéder au Groupe Google.
Nous espérons vous y trouver en grand nombre !
Le Caucus des Étudiants des cycles supérieurs de la Société canadienne des Études classiques
[2] CCB Announcements / Annonces du BCÉA
Un mot (ou trois) du rédacteur / A word (or three) from the Editor
1— I would like to inform the Canadian Classics community that the list of Classics programmes and the directory of Classicists on the new CAC website have just been entirely updated. You're always welcome to send us your addenda and corrigenda.
1— Je tiens à informer la communauté canadienne des « antiquisants » que la liste des programmes en études anciennes et le répertoire des « antiquisants » sur le nouveau site de la SCÉC viennent d'être entièrement refondus. Comme toujours, vous êtes invités à nous communiquer vos addenda et corrigenda.
2— As the current CAC members are being asked to renew their membership, non-members who subscribe to the CCB –there are some 200!– may want to consider joining now to benefit from a full-year membership. Please follow this link (which is also provided in the header of every CCB issue).
2— Comme c'est le temps pour les membres de renouveler leur abonnement, j'invite les abonnés et abonnées au BCÉA qui ne sont pas membres de la Société –vous êtes plus de 200!– à joindre maintenant la Société pour bénéficier d'une anné complète comme membre. Suivez ce lien !
3— A few of you were still receiving the CCB in an email until now. Unfortunately, this has become increasingly difficult given the size of some issues (particularly the October to February issues, which are usually the biggest). From now on I will therefore send a link to the on-line html issue to all subscribers. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause!
[3] Positions Available / Postes à combler
From: Hans Beck
Faculty Lecturer Position, Three-Year Appointment, Classical Studies
The Faculty of Arts, McGill University, invites applications for a Faculty Lecturer position in Classical Studies in the Department of History and Classical Studies to start September 1, 2012 (three-year appointment). The successful candidate must be able to teach language courses in Latin and Greek (introductory and intermediate levels) and introductory civilization classes. Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants are asked to complete the online application form. A letter of introduction, curriculum vitae, one-page statement of teaching philosophy and two confidential letters of reference on letterhead should be sent electronically in pdf format to jobsearch.history@mcgill.ca. Applicants are asked to include the words “Faculty Lecturer Position 2012” in the subject line. Referees are asked to include the words “Reference Letter Classical Studies” in the subject line. Hard copies of reference letters might be requested at a later stage. Although letters should be addressed to the Chair, Faculty Lecturer in Classical Studies Committee, McGill University, Lea 608, 855 Sherbrooke Street West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H3A 2T7, supporting documents as well as all enquiries concerning the search are to be sent to jobsearch.history@mcgill.ca.
McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, women, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To this end we draw your attention to the self-identification form available on our website, which we invite you to complete and return if you so wish. McGill University is an English language institution, but knowledge of French would be considered an asset.
From: Sean Gurd
Limited Term Appointment in the area of Classical Archaeology
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Arts and Science
The Department of Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics invites applications for one limited-term appointment in the area of Classical Archaeology. Applicants must have a PhD in Classics or Archaeology, or ABD status. Demonstrated excellence in research and teaching in the subject area is required. The successful candidate will be expected to teach a wide range of undergraduate courses in classical archaeology, from Bronze Age to Roman and including Egyptian.
Applications should consist of a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy/interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the department contact.
Brad Nelson, Chair, Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics
c/o Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.,
Montreal, Qc. H3G 1M8
bnelson@alcor.concordia.ca (electronic applications preferred)
http://cmll.concordia.ca/
This position is subject to budgetary approval and department/unit need. Individuals holding limited-term appointments may be reappointed, given continued funding and need, as well as satisfactory job performance. Together, initial appointments and subsequent reappointments may not exceed 36 months or a span of three consecutive years. They are normally at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, beginning August 15, 2012 and ending May 31, 2013. Successful candidates will normally be expected to teach three courses per semester.
All inquiries should be directed to Dr. Nelson at bnelson@alcor.concordia.ca, 514-848-2424, ext. 2311. Review of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the required position has been filled. All applications should reach departments no later than March 1, 2012.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Concordia University is committed to employment equity.
From: Sean Gurd
Limited Term Appointment in Classics
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY
Faculty of Arts and Science
The Department of Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics invites applications for one limited-term appointment in Classics: Classical Languages and Literature, with a specialization in Roman literature. Applicants must have a PhD or ABD status in Classical Studies or a related area, and proven excellence in teaching and research. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses in Latin and Greek language and literature. Teaching assignments may also include History and Archeology.
Applications should consist of a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy/interests, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Candidates should arrange for three letters of reference to be sent directly to the department contact.
Brad Nelson, Chair, Classics, Modern Languages and Linguistics
c/o Concordia University
1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. W.,
Montreal, Qc. H3G 1M8
bnelson@alcor.concordia.ca (electronic applications preferred)
http://cmll.concordia.ca/
This position is subject to budgetary approval and department/unit need. Individuals holding limited-term appointments may be reappointed, given continued funding and need, as well as satisfactory job performance. Together, initial appointments and subsequent reappointments may not exceed 36 months or a span of three consecutive years. They are normally at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, beginning August 15, 2012 and ending May 31, 2013. Successful candidates will normally be expected to teach three courses per semester.
All inquiries should be directed to Dr. Nelson at bnelson@alcor.concordia.ca, 514-848-2424, ext. 2311. Review of applications will begin as they are received and will continue until the required position has been filled. All applications should reach departments no later than March 1, 2012.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Concordia University is committed to employment equity.
[4] Calls for Papers; Conference & Lecture Announcements / Conférences; appels à communications
From: Eric Orlin
CFP: RELIGION IN PIECES
An Interdisciplinary Conference — Brown University, April 27-29th, 2012
The quest to determine the contours and contents of ancient religion has always been a largely constructivist endeavor, subject to the exigencies of preservation. How do we, in our respective fields, approach the problem of fragmentary evidence? How do we construct such elusive categories as “belief” or “ritual” or “praxis” from an insufficient, scattered, or occasionally inscrutable base of primary source materials?
The Society for Ancient Mediterranean Religions seeks papers for a conference to be held at Brown University, April 27-29th 2012, on the topic, “Religion in Pieces.” In keeping with the society’s broad interests in religions of the Mediterranean basin over the great chronological expanse from prehistory to late antiquity, we seek contributions from scholars in the fields of Classics, Ancient History, Religious Studies, Archaeology, Near Eastern Studies, Egyptology, and Art History. We are particularly interested in papers that present case studies in reconstructing religious practice from fragmentary evidence, or which problematize or lay out the methodological challenges inherent in constructing religion from a paucity of sources. Relevant subfields include (but are not limited to) papyrology, codicology, archaeology, and textual studies of fragmentary or poorly attested sources; especially welcome are transdisciplinary papers which synthesize a variety of textual, archaeological, and art historical and/or material culture sources.
We invite abstracts from 250-500 words, accompanied by a curriculum vitae, to socamr@gmail.com. Deadline for submission is midnight of January 28th, 2012. Participants will be contacted with an invitation to participate by the beginning of March, 2012.
SEXUAL LABOR IN THE ANCIENT WORLD
Sponsored by the Women's Classical Caucus
Organized by Allison Glazebrook
The Women's Classical Caucus invites proposals for a panel session on sexual labor to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Philological Association in Seattle, WA in 2013.
Since the mid-1990s, there has been much interest in sexual labor in the ancient world. At one time marginalized by feminist historians, the female prostitute is an important locus for the study of women, gender and sexuality. Scholars more broadly further acknowledge that the study of sexual labor connects to social, cultural, legal and economic history and reveals much about gender relations, attitudes towards sexuality, and the urban landscape of ancient cities. The hetaira in particular is central to discussions of sex work outside the field of Classics. More recently, focus within the discipline has turned to the variety of venues for sex and of sex laborers, to male prostitutes and to prostitutes as slaves.
This panel invites papers that explore the connections between sexual labor and gender and/or the body, and between sexual laborers and social/legal status in the ancient world. Papers that examine methodologies for the study of ancient sexual labor, present new archaeological evidence, explore the appropriation of the ancient hetaira/sacred prostitute in modern prostitute discourse theory or employ new theoretical approaches to the ancient sex market are welcome.
Questions that individual papers might consider, but are not limited
to, are: What modern terminology best describes the ancient practice: prostitute, courtesan, sex laborer, sex worker, brothel, red-light district? How do we read the evidence for prostitution? How can the study of ancient sexual labor inform modern discussions of sex work? How did male and female sexual labor differ? What terminology distinguished male versus female sex laborers? Were female prostitutes a unique category of slave? In what ways were prostitutes unique as bodies? How did sexual labor relate to issues of gender and citizenship in the ancient world more broadly? In what ways do the literary, visual and material evidence converge and diverge?
Abstracts of 500 to 800 words, suitable for a 15-20 minute presentation, should be sent as an email attachment (pdf) to: Ted Gellar-Goad, gellar@email.unc.edu. You may also send submissions by regular mail to: Ted Gellar-Goad, Murphey Hall, UNC CB #3145, Chapel Hill, NC 27599
All abstracts will be judged anonymously. Please do not identify yourself in any way in the abstract itself. Please follow the formatting guidelines for individual abstracts that appear on the APA website. All proposals must be received by February 1, 2012.
From: Meg Falconer
War and Society: The social and cultural impact of War from ancient times to the present day
March 29th-31st 2012 at the University of Calgary, Canada
The study of warfare is often restricted to the sphere of military history and rarely allowed to transcend the artificial boundaries of historical study, namely those limited by geography and periodization. Throughout the ages war has had the greatest impact, not on the political elite who declare wars but on those who fight and die and their families and friends. This conference aims to address the impact of war on the societies, cultures and individuals.
Subtopics of particular interest are:
Women in war; the social stigma of retreat or cowardice; war and agriculture; the impact of scorched earth policy on populations; the depopulation of villages; war’s effect on birth or marriage rates because of the loss of male citizens; prisoners of war; camp-followers and non-military personnel; displacement of populations; arms production; social security systems for war widows and orphans; the effect of training on a soldier’s mindset and actions (before, during and after combat); the social position of soldiers; peacetime relations between soldiers and civilians; wartime relations between civilians and occupying armies.
The conference is aimed equally at postgraduate students, researchers in the early stages of their careers and established academics. There are no specific geographical or temporal parameters regarding the subject matter of papers, and scholars of medieval and modern warfare are encouraged to submit proposals. We would also encourage the proposal of panels of three papers.
Proposals/abstracts should be no longer than 250 words and should be sent to:
Graham Wrightson (gcwright@ucalgary.ca) or Waldemar Heckel (heckelw@ucalgary.ca)
The deadline for submission of proposals is February 15th, 2012.
From: Cindy Levesque
Reminder: Call for papers
MEMORIES OF THE PAST: AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL, HISTORICAL AND LITERARY PERSPECTIVE
The Classics Society of the University of New Brunswick, Student Conference
Fredericton, March 10th and 11th, 2012
Deadline for Submissions: February 1st, 2012
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Lisa Nevett, University of Michigan
The Classics Society of the University of New Brunswick is hosting an interdisciplinary graduate and senior undergraduate student conference on March 10th and 11th, 2012 (Saturday and Sunday). The conference will be held in memory of Dr. John Geyssen, Department of Classics and Ancient History.
The theme of this year’s conference focuses on memories. Through the study of material remains and textual sources of past societies we are able to retrieve and preserve lost memories. With the aid of new technological advancements and methods of analyses, new insights and interpretations are offered that enhance our image of the past.
Topics may include, but are not limited to, housing, burial practice, battle tactics, art, architecture, gender studies, etc., from ancient to modern times and from all disciplines (Anthropology, Archaeology, Archaeological Sciences, Art History, Classical Studies, History, Media Studies, etc.)
The goal of this year’s conference is to provide a forum for understanding the collective role that all disciplines (humanities, social sciences and sciences) play in recording our past.
Submissions: Please send a 250 word abstract with your name, current level and program of study, affiliated university and email to CindyG.Levesque@unb.ca
For inquiries please contact coordinator, Cindy G Levesque
[5] Scholarships & Competitions / Bourses et concours
No announcement this month / Rien à signaler ce mois-ci
[6] Summer Study, Field School, Online Courses / Cours d'été, écoles de terrain, cours "en ligne"
McGILL SUMMER INSTITUTE IN CLASSICAL STUDIES
The McGill Summer Institute in Classical Studies offers students from Canada and abroad the opportunity to develop their training in the ancient languages within a unique setting in the heart of Montreal. The Institute operates annually from June-July and features intensive courses in Greek and Latin. These are complemented with civilization classes that foster the understanding of ancient Mediterranean history and culture. McGill University stands at the foot of Mount Royal in the culturally dynamic and bilingual city of Montreal, and in close proximity to Ottawa and Quebec City. As such, the Institute integrates many of the cultural offerings from these vibrant cities into its program. For inquires, contact the Director of the Summer Institute in Classical Studies, Professor John Serrati, by phone: 514-398-4889, or by email: john.serrati@mcgill.ca.
[7] Varia (including members' new books and doctoral dissertations /
dont les nouveaux livres et thèses de doctorat des membres)
From: Kathy Axcell
The Trent University
Classics Drama Group and Conacher Players
present
Euripides' HELEN
(Directed by Beth Needham)
Saturday, February 11, 2012, 3:00 pm
George Ignatieff Theatre
Trinity College, University of Toronto
Tickets: $10/person; reserve by emailing kaxcell@trentu.ca or calling 705-748-1011, 7848
Joann Freed, Bringing Carthage Home: The Excavations of Nathan Davis (1856–1859) (UBC Press/Oxbow Press, 2011).