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The first International Medieval Congress at the University of Leeds
will take place on 4-7 July 1994. This congress will cover all
aspects of the European Middle Ages (c.450-1500). We wish to make
this a forum in which scholars worldwide may meet to exchange
information and develop recent research.
In order to achieve this aim, we would like to have a balanced
representation from mainland Europe, North America, the U.K. and
other parts of the world. We have already received a large number of
proposals for sessions and individual papers from North America, the
Netherlands and the United Kingdom. While we have several proposals
from elsewhere in the world, we would like very much to increase
participation from other colleagues in Europe.
We are already assured of 130 complete sessions out of a maximum 192;
we expect many of the remainder to be filled shortly and that we will
have to make some selection from among the proposals. Therefore the
following guidance concerning our aims and agenda may help you to
produce a session proposal that stands an excellent chance of success.
We would particularly welcome session proposals which have two or
more European participants and sessions that ensure comparative
dialogue between medievalists. For instance we received three
separate paper proposals on Chaucer, Christine de Pizan and Dante;
all dealt with allegory. Therefore, rather than group these into ME,
OF or Italian sections we produced a comparative session of allegory
in late medieval literature.
Following this page is the general information on our Medieval
Congress. This file includes forms for proposals of both sessions
and individual papers. Please look over the information, and make
use of the proposal format to send us your suggestions for sessions.
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International Medieval Bibliography
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LEEDS LS2 9JT U.K.
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Guidelines for Organisers of Sessions at the
International Medieval Congress
University of Leeds 4-7 July 1994
I Location and Probable Prices
The Congress will take place in a self-contained green-field site in
the historic village of Adel which is 5 km. north of Leeds city
centre. Accommodation and lecture rooms will be in Bodington Hall, a
University hall of residence, and the new Weetwood Conference Centre.
Leeds is England's fourth city, at the heart of a metropolitan area
of two million people. It has an international airport approximately
7 km. from the conference site. There are regular flights to London,
Paris, Amsterdam, etc. There are also direct, hourly train services
to London (a 2 hour, 15 minute journey) and to Manchester and
Manchester Airport (a one hour journey).
Likely costs for the conference are as follows:
Registration & full residential package at Bodington Hall: 135 pounds
sterling
Registration & self-catering package at Bodington Hall: 100 pounds
sterling
Registration & luxury residential package at Weetwood Centre: 335
pounds sterling
II The Concept of the Session
This conference will welcome sessions on any topic relating to the
European Middle Ages (c. 450 - 1500). The conference will run from
midday Monday 4 July to midday Thursday 7 July (with some optional
excursions in Yorkshire on the Thursday afternoon). There will
therefore be eight 90-minute blocks of time during which sessions
will run. During any one of these eight blocks of time up to 24
different sessions may be running simultaneously. That means that up
to 192 separate sessions can be accommodated. Organisers of sessions
are invited to submit proposals for any number of sessions from one
to eight (though the conference administrators may not be able to
allocate the full number requested).
A) Who May Organise a Session?
1) Individuals (post-graduate students, independent scholars,
university faculty, etc.)
2) A named individual acting on behalf of an academic
society, University department, research project, a journal or
publisher, etc.
In the latter case the body on whose behalf the organiser is acting
is termed the 'sponsor', though the use of this term does not imply
any financial contribution.
B) What is Involved in Organising a Session?
The organiser of one or more sessions is required to do the
following:
1) Gather three speakers to present 20-minute papers on a
related topic in each session, plus a moderator who will introduce
the speakers and preside over the question period
2) Have one or two substitute speakers in hand in case of
unexpected withdrawal of one of the three named speakers
3) Submit the official application form for the proposed
sessions (including the information sheets for each speaker) to Leeds
by 1 June 1993 - samples are enclosed of: Special Session Organiser
Information Sheet and Individual Speaker's Information Sheet
4) Liaise with speakers to ensure their participation and
take any appropriate initiatives to publicise the session(s) to
interested parties in advance of the conference
C) Participation
Speakers are welcome regardless of their origin and status.
In particular, the organisers of the conference wish to form a
balance of speakers; both young and established scholars with a
balance between the European mainland, North America and elsewhere.
D) Languages
Speakers are welcome to present their papers in any language
whatsoever.
III Individual Submissions for General Sessions
Those wishing to offer a 20 minute paper within so-called General
Sessions may do so. In this case an individual would complete the
enclosed form entitled Submissions for General Sessions. The Leeds
Academic Committee would assess submissions, place the selected
papers into groups of three, and thereby organise sessions that share
a common theme. Deadlines for submissions (1 June 1993) and guidance
on participation (section C above) and languages (section D above)
apply as elsewhere.
IV Summary
A session organiser is responsible for organising a mini-conference
within a much larger conference setting. The Leeds organisers are
primarily responsible for organising the general sessions, providing
accommodation and facilities, and the processing of registrations.
V Further Advice
Please contact the conference organisers immediately.
Dr. Simon Forde or Miss Keren H. Wick
International Medieval Bibliography
School of History
The University of Leeds
LEEDS LS2 9JT U.K.
Tel: +44 (532) 333614
Fax: +44 (532) 342759
VI Leeds Academic Committee
Assessment and approval of session proposals will be made under the
direction of the following committee who will consult specialists in
other subject areas where appropriate:
Dr. Richard Byrn (German Department)
Dr. Joyce Hill (School of English)
Mr. Peter Meredith (School of English)
Mr. Brian Richardson (Italian Department)
Dr. Ian Wood (School of History)
International Medieval Bibliography
SCHOOL OF HISTORY THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
LEEDS LS2 9JT U.K.
Tel: [Voice] Leeds +44(0)532.333614 [Fax] +44(0)532.342759
Special Session Organiser Information Sheet
International Medieval Congress
University of Leeds 4-7 July 1994
(Please type the information on this form and complete addresses for
all participants.)
Session Title:
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Sponsored by:
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Organiser Name:
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(See Reverse)
Paper 1 Title:
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Speaker Name:
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Affiliation:
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Address:
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Paper 2 Title:
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Speaker Name:
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Affiliation:
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Address:
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Paper 3 Title:
_________________________________________________________________
Speaker Name:
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Affiliation:
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Address:
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Substitute Paper 1:
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Name:
__________________________________________________________
Affiliation:
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Substitute Paper 2:
__________________________________________________________
Name:
__________________________________________________________
Affiliation:
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Organiser
Name:
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Affiliation:
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Address:
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(Home)
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Telephone:
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(Home)
Address:
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(Office)
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Telephone:
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(Office)
Moderator (if different from organiser)
Name:
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Affiliation:
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Address:
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(Home)
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Telephone:
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(Home)
Address:
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(Office)
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Telephone:
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(Office)
N.B. Affiliation: Indicate your University, Research Institute or
Project, or other similar body with which you may be associated.
International Medieval Bibliography
SCHOOL OF HISTORY THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
LEEDS LS2 9JT U.K.
Tel: [Voice] Leeds +44(0)532.333614 [Fax] +44(0)532.342759
Individual Speaker's Information Sheet
International Medieval Congress
University of Leeds 4-7 July 1994
Paper Title:
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Name:
______________________________________________________________________
Affiliation:
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Address:
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(Home)
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Telephone:
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(Home)
Address:
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(Office)
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Telephone:
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(Office)
Language of delivery:
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Session Organiser's Name:
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I shall need the following equipment (tick as appropriate):
_____ Overhead Projector
_____ Slide Projector
_____ Cassette Tape Deck
_____ Video Tape Player _____ US Format _____ VHS
_____ European Format _____ Beta _____ Other Format
_____ Electric Plug Adapter (to fit UK plugs/jacks)
_____ Other (please specify)
N.B. Affiliation: Indicate your University, Research Institute or
Project, or other similar body with which you may be associated.
International Medieval Bibliography
SCHOOL OF HISTORY THE UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS
LEEDS LS2 9JT U.K.
Tel: [Voice] Leeds +44(0)532.333614 [Fax] +44(0)532.342759
Submissions for General Sessions
(Individual Papers Not in Pre-Organised Sessions)
International Medieval Congress
University of Leeds 4-7 July 1994
Paper Title:
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Name:
______________________________________________________________________
Affiliation:
______________________________________________________________________
Address:
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(Home)
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Telephone:
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(Home)
Address:
______________________________________________________________________
(Office)
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Telephone:
______________________________________________________________________
(Office)
Language of delivery:
__________________________________________________________
I shall need the following equipment (tick as appropriate):
_____ Overhead Projector
_____ Slide Projector
_____ Cassette Tape Deck
_____ Video Tape Player _____ US Format _____ VHS
_____ European Format _____ Beta ______ Other Format
_____ Electric Plug Adapter (to fit UK plugs/jacks)
_____ Other (please specify)
N.B. Affiliation: Indicate your University, Research Institute or
Project, or other similar body with which you may be associated.
