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Call For Papers
The 38th International Byron Conference in Lebanon Notre Dame University-ZouQ Mosbeh The Lebanese University-Beirut July 4-9, 2012 Conference Topic: "Byron and Genre" Under this thematic umbrella, practically all of Byron's works are pertinent and could be approached from different perspectives. Exploring Byron's works, his journals, and his correspondence through genre allows fresh and engaging debates about issues such as Byron's use of various genre and his responses to genre and gender, genre and history, genre and culture, genre and poetic modes, etc... and the validity of his prescriptive definitions of genres such as biography, travel literature, narrative romances, epistolary, dramatic unities, satire, comedy, tragedy, etc… Paper topics may include:
Provisional Program
The 38th International Byron Conference in Lebanon Notre Dame University-ZouQ Mosbeh The Lebanese University-Beirut July 4-9, 2012 Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Arrival of Delegations 6:00 - 6:30 pm: Registration (NDU-Issam Fares Auditorium) 6:30 - 7:00 pm: Opening Ceremony (NDU-Issam Fares Auditorium) 7:00 - 7:30 pm: Reception (NDU-Issam Fares Auditorium) 7:30 - 8:30 pm: Lebanese Cultural Evening Lebanese Folk Dance-Byron Poetry Reading accompanied by the Oud-Acting some scenes of female characters from the Oriental tales. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thursday, July 5, 2012 9:00 - 9:45 am: Keynote Speaker 1 (NDU-Abou Khater Auditorium) 9:45 - 11:15 am: Session 1 (NDU-Abo Khater Auditorium) 4 speakers (20 mins each + 10 mins for discussion) Coffee Break 15 minutes 11:30 - 01:00 pm: Session 2 (NDU-Abou Khater Auditorium) 4 speakers (20 mins each + 10 mins for discussion) Lunch 1 hour 2:00 - 3:30 pm: Session 3 (NDU-Abou Khater Auditorium) 4 speakers (20 mins each + 10 mins for discussion) 4:00 - 7:00 pm: Excursion: Jeita Grotto (a natural grotto nominated for the 7 natural wonders of the world) 8:00 - 10:00 pm: Excursion: Downtown Beirut-dinner on your own. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friday, July 6, 2012 9:00 - 10:30 am: Session 4 (NDU-Abou Khater Auditorium) 4 speakers (20 mins each + 10 mins for discussion) Coffee Break 15 minutes 10:45 - 12:15 pm: Session 5 (NDU-Abou Khater Auditorium) 4 speakers (20 mins each + 10 mins for discussion) Coffee Break 15 minutes 12:30 - 2:00 pm: Session 6 (NDU-Abou Khater Auditorium) 4 speakers (20 mins each + 10 mins for discussion) Lunch: 1 hour 2:30 pm Excursion: Byblos (the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world and the wax museum or the historical churches). After the visit, the participants can have a free evening in the old Byblos Souk and have their own dinner bites there. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Saturday, July 7, 2012 9:00 - 9:45 am: Keynote Speaker 3 (NDU-Abou Khater Auditorium) Coffee Break 15 minutes 10:00 - 11:30 am: Session 9 (NDU-Abou Khater Auditorium) 4 speakers (20 mins each + 10 mins for discussion) Coffee Break 15 minutes 11:45 - 1:15 pm: Session 10 (NDU-Abou Khater Auditorium) 4 speakers (20 mins each + 10 mins for discussion) 1:15 – 2:30 pm: Lunch 2:30 - 03-30 pm: General Meeting IBS 3:30 - 5:30 pm: Excursion to Notre Dame of Lebanon topping a hill about 600 meter above sea level, reached by car or cable from the coast of Joneih. Free Evening-Suggestions:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday, July 8, 2012 9:30 am - 7:00 pm: Excursion to Baalbeck (Wine tasting in Kefraya and lunch in Zahle) Free Evening -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Monday, July 9, 2012 Venue: Lebanese University-Main Campus (Beirut-LU Auditorium) 10:15 am: Welcome Address-President of the Lebanese University 10:15 - 11:00 am: Keynote Speaker 2 15 minutes Coffee break 11:15 - 12:45 am: Session 7 (LU Auditorium) 4 speakers (20 mins each + 10 mins for discussion) Coffee Break 15 minutes 1:00 - 2:30 pm: Session 8 (LU Auditorium) 4 speakers (20 mins each + 10 mins for discussion) 2:30 - 3:30 pm: Lunch 3:30 - 7:00 pm: Excursion to Beitteddine and Deir El-Kamar. About 17 kilometers from Beirut, just a few kilometers after the town of Damour and 850 meters above sea level. The Beiteddine palace complex, Lebanon's best example of early 19th century Lebanese architecture, was built over a thirty year period by Emir Bechir El Chehab II, who ruled Mount-Lebanon for more than half a century. The General Directorate of Antiquities carefully restored Beiteddine to its original grandeur after it was declared a historic monument in 1934. Beginning in 1943, the year of Lebanon's independence, the palace became the summer residence of the Lebanese presidents. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday, July 10, 2012 9:30 am - 07:00 pm: Excursion to Bechare: Gibran Khalil Gibran Museum and meeting with the Curator; visit of the Cedars of Lebanon; lunch in Bnache. End of the Conference -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wednesday, July 11, 2012 Optional (Organized Individually) Excursion to Sidon and Tyre. Excursions to Damascus, Syria (two hours driving from Beirut) or to Amman, Jordan (five hours driving from Beirut). NB. Entry Visas are required by both countries (If security in these countries permits). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Organizing Committee: Naji Oueijan (Chair-NDU), May Maalouf (LU), Carol Kfouri (NDU), Sami Samra (NDU), Maya El Hajj (NDU), Harvey Oueijan, and Savo Karam (NDU). Academic Advisors: To be announced This is a provisional program. It may change according to participation. Also the fees mentioned below may slightly increase or decrease accordingly. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Useful Information
Accommodation: NDU Guest House: NDU Guest Housing (20 double rooms). Lodging is in a quiet private building with studio apartments fitted for one or more occupants. Each studio apartment also includes a private bathroom, air-conditioning/heating system, a refrigerator, and basic furniture. NDU Guest House offers: - Complimentary- tea, coffee, jam, cheese, water, upon arrival. - Bed linen and towels. - House cleaning services. - Custodial staff and Campus Security is present day/night. - 24-hour electricity/generator. - Free internet access day/night. - Cable TV. - Access to sports facilities. - Access to common TV room. - Common Kitchen. - Laundry room. - Certified nurse present on campus 24hrs. - Parking. - Room extension number can be used for incoming, outgoing (upon request) and internal calls. Portaluna Hotel and Resort Portaluna is a 5 star hotel and resort located 15 minutes from the conference venue on the beach road of Jounieh Bay. Its style is deeply poetic, giving a touch of tender beauty to everything from the interior sculptures to the heartfelt service. Portaluna's single and double rooms meet international standards of 5 stars luxury hotels. Its white silhouette looks over the majestic Bay of Jounieh, on the coast of the Mediterranean. It is the nearest luxury hotel to the famous Casino Du Liban, and it is within walking distance from the famous beaches, restaurants, and shopping centers of Jounieh. Estimated Cost Per Person NDU Guest House: Single Occupancy $600 US Double Occupancy $500 US Portaluna Hotel and Resort: Single Occupancy $900 US Double Occupancy $700 US The cost/person covers accommodation (BB) for six nights, conference registration including lunches and refreshments for six days, the reception dinner, and the conference tours. An extra $75 USD is to be paid for each optional tour. Conference Venue: The conference venue is Abou Khater Auditorium, Notre Dame University-Louaize. The campus is located in Zouk Mosbeh, a coastal area, 15 kilometres north of Beirut and 20 kilometres from the Airport. At an altitude of 100 meters, the campus overlooks the beautiful Bay of Jounieh, one of the most attractive touristic locations in Lebanon. The region affords easy access to the economic and social life of a growing urban area. Banks, restaurants, theatres, elegant shops, and coastal resorts lie within short driving distances from the University. Also accessible are Mount Lebanon and Jeita Grotto, a tourist area within walking distance from the Campus. Climate: The climate of Zouk Mosbeh in July is usually sunny and warm (24-35 degrees Celsius); this allows for light clothes and even swim suites for those interested in swimming in the Mediterranean. On the average, there are 300 days of sunshine each year, a fact which allows for a variety of outdoor activities. However, you will need a light blazer or jacket, especially when we visit mountain regions. Humidity is relatively high in coastal areas and low in the mountains. Travel and Transportation: All major European airlines have daily direct connections to Beirut International airport (British Airline, British Mediterranean, Air France, Alitalia, Lufthansa, Czech Airlines, Olympic Airways, Cyprus Air, etc. Travelers from the USA can connect in London, Paris, Rome, Milano, Frankfurt, Prague, Athens, Larnaca, etc. The conference organizers will arrange for scheduled taxi service transportation to and from airport. The trip from the airport to the Guest House and the Hotel should take about 30-40 minutes according to traffic and should not cost more than US$40.00. All participants will need to send their travel itineraries to the Conference Organizing Committee so they may make use of this secure taxi service. All transportation for scheduled activities will be provided by the conference organizers in modern air-conditioned buses. However, if you would like to visit some places on your own, you can rent a car or hire a taxi. (Please call reception desks for best service). Places of great touristic attraction within the same region of the conference venue include the City of Jounieh, Kaslik (a shopping center), the Grotto of Jeita (one of the world's most fabulous caverns), and the Virgin Lady of Harissa (overlooking the Bay of Jounieh and reached by cable or by car). For more information, kindly write to: Professor Naji Oueijan, Conference Chair noueijan@ndu.edu.ln or noueijan@hotmail.com Address: Notre Dame University-Loueize POBox: 72-Zouk Mikayel Keserwan, Leabnon Office Tel: +961-9208-511 Mobile: +961-3666163 This is an official email of the Byron Society of America, www.byronsociety.org. Post Office Box 1833 Cathedral Station, New York, NY 10025 For further information reply to membernews@byronsociety.org. |