International Society for the History of Rhetoric: Eleventh Biennial Conference, Saskatoon, Canada, 21-26 July 1997; The Greco-Roman Rhetorical Tradition: Alterations, Adaptations, Alternatives

Tentative Program

Please refer to the ISHR Sessions and Papers page for information about concurrent sessions in the ISHR Conference.

Schedule

Except as noted, all events will take place on the campus of the University of Saskatchewan.

Monday, July 21

9-5

Conference, Canadian Society for the Study of Rhetoric: CSSR Final Programme

3-6

ISHR Council Meeting

7-10

Reception, Geology Building

Hosted by College Deans and Department Heads


Tuesday, July 22

9-9:30

Opening Ceremonies

9:30-10:30

Panel of Founders and Past Presidents:

"From the Past into the Future: The International Society for the History of Rhetoric, 1977-1997"

10:30-11

Coffee or Tea

11-12

Plenary: Laurent Pernot, "La rhétorique de l'Empire: ou comment la rhétorique grecque a inventé l'Empire romain"

12-1:30

Time for Lunch

1:30-3:30

Concurrent Sessions 1

3:30-4

Coffee or Tea

4-6

Concurrent Sessions 2

6-7:30

Time for Dinner

7:30

Bus to Western Development Museum, Saskatoon

8-10

Reception, Exhibits with Costumed Guides, Show

Hosted by University of Saskatchewan

10

Bus to Hotels and Residences


Wednesday, July 23

8:30-10:30

Concurrent Sessions 1

10:30-11

Coffee or Tea

11-12

Plenary: Christine Sutherland, "Women and the Rhetorical Tradition"

12-1

Time for Lunch

1

Bus to Wanuskewin Heritage Park (Space is limited to 175 registrants)

1:30-3:30

Guided Tours (English or French): Audio-Visual Shows, Museum, Trail Walks, Demonstrations, Shopping

3:30-4

Muskeg Punch and Bannock

4-6

Concurrent Sessions 2, at Wanuskewin Heritage Park

6-7:30

Northern Plains Barbecue (Buffet: Buffalo or White Fish Burgers)

7:30-8

Hoop Dancing Show

8

Bus to Hotels and Residences


Thursday, July 24

8:30-10:30

Concurrent Sessions 1

10:30-11

Coffee or Tea

11-12

Plenary: Thomas M. Conley, "Rhetoric 'Wars' in 16th Century Central Europe"

12-1:30

Time for Lunch

1:30-3:30

Concurrent Sessions 2

3:45-5:45

Roger Graves and Lewis Ulman, "Ariadne's Threads: Resources for Studying the History of Rhetoric on the World Wide Web"

Preregistration Required for Either of Two Computer Workshops:

1: IBM PC Version, Main Library

2: Mac Version, Arts Building

Evening Free to Explore Saskatoon


Friday, July 25

8:30-10:30

Concurrent Sessions 1

10:30-11

Coffee or Tea

11-12

Plenary: Marijke Spies, "Rhetoric and the Formation of the Middle-Class Dutch 'Burgher' in the Seventeenth Century"

12-1:30

Time for Lunch

1:30-3:30

Concurrent Sessions 2

3:30-4

Coffee or Tea

4-6

General Meeting

6:30

Bus from Campus and Parktown Hotel to Delta Bessborough Hotel

7

Banquet, Delta Bessborough Hotel

10

Bus to Parktown Hotel and Campus Residences


Saturday, July 26

Guided Coach Tour of the Old Northwest (English or French)

8:30

Leave Saskatoon

Groups 1A and 1B (English)

10

Batoche National Historic Park (Site of Northwest Rebellion)

1:30

Lunch at Duck Lake

3

Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park (Fur Trading Fort)

Group 2A (English) and 2B (French):

10

Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park

12:30

Lunch at Bellevue

2

Batoche National Historic Park

All Groups:

5:30

Barn Playhouse (Farm Supper, Entertainment, Crafts Shop)

8

Arrive in Saskatoon

International Society for the History of Rhetoric: 11th Biennial Conference, 21-26 July 1997
International Society for the History of Rhetoric 1997

Canadian Society for the Study of Rhetoric 1997

ISHR and CSSR 1997 Registration and Housing Information

University of Saskatchewan
For information about the ISHR conference, please contact Judith Henderson, hendrsnj@duke.usask.ca;
for information about the CSSR conference, please contact Joanne S. Norman, jnorman@hera.ubishops.ca.

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