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The North University of Baia Mare
The Faculty of Letters
Foreign Languages Department
International Conference
Edgar Allan Poe: The Bicentennial
October, 23rd – 25th, 2009
Baia Mare, Maramures County, Romania
Second Call for Papers
The conference is organized to honor Edgar Allan Poe, one of the leading figures in American literary history, on the 200th anniversary of his birth (1809 – 2009). We invite you all to bring your contribution and highlight aspects regarding E.A. Poe’s life and activity as a poet, short-story writer, editor, essayist, and literary critic. Papers are invited in the following sections:
A. American Literature
Works are welcomed to circumscribe E.A Poe as an American literary icon and focus on his poetry, his tales of mystery and the macabre, his satires, humor tales, and hoaxes. Poe is considered the father of the detective story and one of the founders of the science fiction literature. You are also invited to approach Poe’s numerous articles, stories and reviews that earned him the reputation of a literary critic, as well as his scientific pieces that place him far ahead of his times.
B. Comparative Literature
Considering the influences of Gothic literature and Dark Romanticism, papers may approach E.A. Poe’s works in the broader context of universal literature and focus on similarities, common techniques and recurrent literary themes that link the American icon to other writers. You are also welcomed to discuss on precursors, affiliations, followers, and Poe’s influence on the course of universal literature.
C. Cultural Studies
E. A. Poe has remained a controversial source of inspiration for popular culture as reflected in literature, music, films, and television. The writer’s lifestyle may seem odd to the contemporary public. His points of view on mesmerism, catalepsy, cosmology and cryptography on the one hand, and his attitudes on marriage, drugs and alcohol on the other, may be approached in a new light for the eyes of the 21st century reader.
D. Translation Studies
Participants are welcomed to comment on the translations of Poe’s works into Romanian or other languages. Translators may share their experience, comment on possible difficulties that may be encountered when translating the literary heritage of this exquisite master of words.
Further information
A. The organizing committee has decided to extend the deadline until June 15th, 2009.
B. International participants may join our event via a videoconference facilitated by the American Corners all over the world. Please set up a proper time interval with the local American Corner office and send it to us at your earliest convenience, but not later than June, 15th 2009, so that we can arrange schedule details.
C. A selected number of papers will be published in the prestigious Edgar Allan Poe Review issued by the Poe Studies Association in the USA. There will be a special number dedicated to our conference proceedings. A further selection of papers will be gathered in a volume which will be published at a nationally recognized publishing house. The costs will be announced once the scientific board will have made a decision on the paper classification.
D. The conference registration fee is 30 € and it covers participation costs, coffee breaks, lunches and conference portfolio.
E. All participants will have 15 minutes for paper presentation and 10 minutes for discussions.
F. Please fill in the online registration form and send it to the conference organizers by June, 15th, 2009.
G. For further queries please feel free to contact Ms. Minodora Barbul at eapoe.conference@yahoo.com.
H. Please regularly check the conference website for further information
The Foreign Languages Department looks forward to an exciting conference highlighting one of the most famous and best-loved American writers whose influence still inspires the arts throughout the world.
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Шановні колеги!
Кожного року в травні в Сполучених Штатах святкують Місяць Велосипедистів. Багато цікавої інформації про ці святкування ви можете знайти на сайті: http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/
May is National Bike Month in the United States.
The League of American Bicyclists has produced a wonderful pamphlet on how to celebrate the month and, better yet, how to promote those celebrations. The pamphlet includes a section called, “Getting Started: A Timeline for Success.” This timeline offers detailed, step-by-step procedures that would be helpful in planning for and promoting any Corners program. Here’s the table of contents:
9 STEPS FOR SUCCESSFUL EVENTS — A SUGESTED TIMELINE
1. Write the plan – February
2. Initiate Fundraising Efforts – February
3. Build Partnerships – February/March
4. Recruit Volunteers – February/March
5. Promote the event – April/May
6. Enjoy the event! – May
7. Reward Volunteers & Recognize Sponsors – March/May
8. Evaluate Success – May/June
9. Prepare for Next Year – On-going
When you break it down that way, it almost sounds easy. The whole pamphlet can be found here:
http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/pdf/national_bike_month_guide.pdf
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Пропонуємо Вашій увазі відео про “День бібліотечного законодавства”, який щорічно проводить Американська бібліотечна асоціація у м. Вашингтон. Під час цього Дня бібліотекарі, що представляють книгозбірні всіх систем і відомств з усієї країни, приїжджають до столиці США, щоби лобіювати інтереси бібліотек, спілкуватися із законодавцями. Відео документує проведення “Дня бібліотечного законодавства” у 2008 р.
ALA organizes an annual “Library Legislation Day,” during which librarians from around the country come to DC to meet with their state representatives to advocate for library issues. As part of the program, ALA provides training on discussion points and strategies. ALA put together a video about the 2008 Library Legislation Day, which gives an overview of the event.
The video: http://blip.tv/file/930457/
Інформація про проведення “Дня бібліотечного законодавства” в США у 2009 р.
Information about 2009 Library Legislation Day:
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April 14 is National Library Workers Day, when library staff and patrons are urged to honor the contributions of all library workers.
We’d like to send you our greetings today, when the National Library Workers Day is celebrated in the U.S.!
Congratulations and thank you for your hard and enthusiastic work!
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You are welcome to listen to Eric Johnson - Public Affairs Officer, Consulate General of the United States of America in St. Petersburg – one of the founders of the American Corners (Window on America Centers) project in Russia & Ukraine.
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Пропонуємо Вашій увазі оновлений сайт Державного Департаменту США http://www.america.gov/
Це гарний ресурс інформації про сучасну зовнішню політику США та про життя і культуру Сполучених Штатів. З першого квітня сайт змінив свій дизайн та слоган «В контакті зі світом».
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March is Women’s History Month, and this year’s theme is — “Get to Know the Women Who’ve Changed Our World.”
As you plan various activities to commemorate this event, I encourage you to browse through the Gale company’s “Women’s History Web site” — http://www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/whm/. Among the wealth of free resources featured on this site are:
Biographies: Concise, compelling profiles of some of today’s and history’s most accomplished women.
Links: A selection of hyperlinks to other WWW pages by, and for, women and girls.
Quiz: A new quiz will appear each week throughout March.
Activities: Suggested subject guides and projects for students’ and clubs members of various ages.
Women’s Rights on Trial: Selected key trials of historical importance to American women, which have set judicial precedents.
Timeline: Women’s history highlights from 4000 B.C to the 21st Century.
Calendar: Notes significant historical anniversaries for each day in March 2009.
Bookmarks: Four colorful designs!
Happy Women’s History Month!
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Шановні колеги!
Кожного року в лютому місяці в Сполучених Штатах святкують Дні
вшанування пам’яті про боротьбу афро-американців за свої громадянські
права. Багато цікавої інформації про ці святкування ви можете знайти
на сайті:
http://kyiv.usembassy.gov/files/BlackHistory2009shared.pdf
Розкажіть про це своїм користувачам!
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- U.S. Embassy Facebook page
…about U.S. Embassy in Kyiv Facebook page? It has been launched in January 2009 and you’re welcome to join it.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Kiev-Ukraine/US-Embassy-Kyiv/43732151935
This page is a nice source for information on the Embassy programs, events, interesting contests and State Department-related news.
It is a way to connect with grant and other program alumni, Peace Corps volunteers, as well as partners and colleagues at Universities, libraries, NGOs and other entities.
Special Embassy highlights, discussion board, photos and videos fron the Embassy events – all in one place!
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Чи знаєте ви, що Посольство США в Україні створило свою сторінку в соціальній мережі Facebook (www.facebook.com) ?
Заходьте на цю сторінку http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Kiev-Ukraine/US-Embassy-Kyiv/43732151935 і знаходьте нових друзів.
Це гарний ресурс інформації про програми, конкурси та інші цікаві заходи, що проводяться Посольством США в Україні.
Також це непоганий спосіб знайти нові контакти, відновити загублений зв’язок з людьми, з якими ви спілкувалися в минулому, долучитися до дискусій з різних тем, а також переглянути фото і відео із різних заходів Посольства США в Україні.
І все це на одній сторінці: U.S. Embassy in Kyiv Facebook page !
P.S. Ті, хто зареєстрований в соціальній мережі Vkontakte, може здогадатися про що йде мова, адже Facebook - це одна з найпопулярніших у світі англомовних соціальних мереж, дуже схожа на російськомовну Vkontakte.
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