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Fences and Walls in International Relations
Thematic Week (October 26-30th, 2009) and International Conference (October 29-30th, 2009)
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In the 1990s, states have declared their intention to dig in behind fences, barriers and built structures. Indeed, in addition to existing border walls, such as the one along the demilitarized zone between the two Koreas or those Morocco has built in the Western Sahara, plans for more than 20 structures have been announced since the end of the Cold War. If all are built, they could total more than 19,000 kilometers in length.
Twenty years after the fall of the Berlin wall, this conference gathers the best specialists on walls and fences today.
Photo: Alexandra NovosseloffThematic Week (October 26-30th)
Preliminary program
Monday, October 26th
6:00 pm Opening Conference: Des murs entre les hommes
Alexandra Novosseloff, author of the book Des murs entre les hommes (La Documentation Française, 2007).
Présidence : Charles-Philippe David, professeur titulaire, département de science politique, UQAM.
Tuesday, October 27th
6:00 pm Journalists Roundtable
Jacques Beauchamp, Radio-Canada
Agnès Gruda, La Presse
Isabelle Hachey, La Presse
Jonathan Trudel, L’Actualité
Animation : Jean-François Lépine, Radio-Canada
Wednesday, October 28th
In partnership with the Coeur des Sciences de l'UQAM
6:00-8:00 pm Projection of the documentary Face au mur (Up Against the Wall, Canada, 2009, 52 min. English with French subtitles)
Commentary by director Eileen Thalenberg and round table with Daniel Gagnon, professor, Départment of biology, UQAM (impacts of the walls on the environment) and Elisabeth Vallet, Research director, Raoul-Dandurand Chair.
Thursday, October 29th
5:00 - 6:00 pm Quixotic Gesture (artistic presentation with commentary in English), cocktail and poster session (in French)
A Cultural Engagement with Military Walls from China to Berlin to the West Bank
Ian Howard, Dean, College of Fine Arts, New South Wales University, Australia
International Conference - October 29th and 30th
Preliminary program (updated 09/10/19)
Papers with an English title will be presented in English. No translation will be available.
General Fee: $25 per day, $50 for two days
Student Fee (with student ID): $10 per day, $20 for two days
Registration fee is to be paid cash or by credit card the day of the conference. Debit cards will not be accepted.
To register for the conferences on Thursday and Friday, please register for both days separately.
Poster Guidelines
The Raoul-Dandurand Chair will provide tables, bulletin boards and thumbtacks.
Poster Requirements
All poster presenters are expected to write a paper. Please have copies of your paper available at your table.
DO NOT mount the text of your paper as a "poster," even if you feel compelled to do so.
Poster Guidelines
Divide the contents of your poster into appropriate sections, such as: title, author and affiliation; abstract; methodology; data; results; and conclusions. Include each on a separate sheet (or sheets) of paper.
Headings above each poster section should indicate its contents and identify the appropriate sequence for viewing the poster by clearly visible numbers, letters or arrows
Use a font pitch of no less than 16 for your text, since most viewers will be standing at least three feet away from a poster.
Use larger lettering for the poster's title, author and institutional affiliation. (At least an inch high.)
Avoid fonts that utilize script or are difficult to read.
If hand lettering is required, use felt-tip black ink.
Written material should be concise. Save unessential but helpful or interesting secondary points for discussion with your viewers.
Graphs, charts and tables are particularly eye-catching at poster sessions.
Your printed conclusions should permit observers to focus on a concise statement of your central findings that lends itself to informal discussion.
Neutral or grayish poster or matte board is easier on the eyes than a bright color. (But do we really want 360 neutral and gray posters?)
A mailing tube or portfolio case is recommended for transporting your poster.
A notepad may prove helpful in elaborating further upon your poster or for taking names and addresses of people interested in your research.
Source: 1999 APSA Website: http://www.u.arizona.edu/~jag/poster.html
Call for posters (ending September 15th, 2009)
Guidelines for Conference Participants
12-15 minutes max. for the presentations. 20 minutes for the keynote speakers.
Powerpoint projectors will be available.
Call for papers (ending June 19th, 2009)Conference Venue and Contact Info
Agora Hydro-Québec (Complexe des sciences Pierre Dansereau)
175, avenue Président-Kennedy, Métro Place-des-Arts - MAP
Linda Bouchard, secretary : 514.987.6781 or chaire.strat@uqam.ca
Media: Veronique Bourbeau - bourbeau.veronique@uqam.ca
Montreal Info
List and rates of hotels near the conference venue PDF
To book a reservation at the Holiday Inn Hotel Montreal Mid-Town - Map
To book a reservation at the Delta Hotel and Resort - Map
University of Quebec at Montreal - printable map
Main Sponsor
BRONZE Sponsors
Institutional Partners
Institut d'Études Internationales de Montréal (IEIM)
Faculté de science politique et de droit de l'UQAM
Département de science politique de l'UQMA
Département de géographie de l'UQAM
Promotion Partners
Consulat général de la République fédérale d'Allemagne à Montréal
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