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A symposium jointly sponsored by the ARC Network for Early European Research
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the Perth Medieval and Renaissance Group |
| The name of Terra Australis goes back to early Greek philosophy, but the
concept it represents may have a more diverse history. This symposium focuses
on the concept itself and changes in the ways that Terra Australis has been
understood over a period of many centuries. The three keynotes speakers will address themselves to aspects of this development. Their contributions will include the role of historical cartography in demonstrating and advancing perceptions. Dr Alfred Hiatt (University of Leeds), author of the newly published Terra Incognita: Mapping the Antipodes before 1600, will consider the early period. Professor Mercedes Camino (University of Lancaster), author of Producing the Pacific: Maps and Narratives of Pacific Exploration 1567–1606, will talk about the age of European exploration to the South. And Emeritus Professor Norman Etherington (University of Western Australia), author/editor of Mapping Colonial Conquest: Australia and Southern Africa, will focus on the British colonial period. |
Dates: 12-13 June 2009 Place: University Club, University of Western Australia, Perth Keynote Speakers: Dr. Alfred Hiatt (University of Leeds) Professor Mercedes Camino (University of Lancaster) Professor Emeritus Norman Etherington (University of Western Australia) Flyer: The flyer for the symposium is available to download here (PDF). |
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Information for Symposium attendees (including registration and accommodation) can be down-loaded here (PDF)
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| Call for Papers Short 20-minute papers are now invited on a variety of aspects or interpretations of the theme. Of particular interest will be papers that deal with: • Travel writing • Settlement history • European/Australasian encounter • Cultural or religious interaction • Scientific exploration • Cartography • Archaeology • Literary responses • Women in early exploration • Other allied cutting edge research themes Please send a title and abstract of c200 words to Dr Claire McIlroy, cmcilroy@cyllene.uwa.edu.au, by the extended deadline of 5pm, 13th April 2009. |
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Public Lecture and Wine Reception: In conjunction with the symposium the Institute of Advanced Studies, UWA will present a free public lecture "Journeys of Enlightenment: Changing perceptions of Terra Australis" by Myra Stanbury, Curator, Dept. of Maritime Archaeology, Western Australian Museum. Date: Thursday 11 June 2009
The lecture will be followed by a wine reception at Hackett Hall, UWA with wine generously provided by Woodside Valley Estate, Margaret River.
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| REGISTRATION is now open through The Institute of Advanced Studies, UWA, web site. |
This website will be updated to include the program and abstract booklet for the symposia as they become available. Information about accommodation in Perth, and travel bursaries for postgraduate students, will also be added soon. For other enquiries, please contact Professor Emeritus Chris Wortham (UWA) via email at cwortham@cyllene.uwa.edu.au. |
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