aistir
aistir 2009
The Cumann Staire (Historic Studies Society) of Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh - National University of Ireland, Galway hosts the annual Aistir conference 19 - 21 March 2009. This year's conference has Revolution as its general theme (pdf poster). Conference attendees are expected to present a paper and/or particiapte in a seminar group. While there are limited number of slots for those wishing to present an academic paper there will be enough seminar groups to accommodate all.
Papers must include comparative elements, either between countries/regions or by examining an local event or trend in light international experience. Examples would be: comparing historical events in an Italian city state with those experienced by another European region or state; examining the validity of using an international model to explain changes witnessed in a given mediaeval kingdom; presenting a paper on the religious struggles of 16th century France which devoted a part to their context within a greater Western European model; looking at the effects of international political writings within a paper focused on the revolts within German states in 1848. Thus the paper may devote a greater , or lesser, amount of space to an international dimension. Papers that contribute to Aistir 2009's theme of Revolution will be particularly welcome. A maximum 200 word abstract of each paper should be submitted along with a brief personal profile. The presentation of a paper should be around twenty minutes in length, with questions and answers to follow.
There are ten seminar groups to choose from in order of preference from 1 to 3. Each of these groups deals with a different aspect of Revolution as one of the great themes within the study of historical events. Depending on the demand for each group the conference organisers may merge or cancel groups to result in the correct balance of groups and participants. Once an applicant has been confirmed in a particular group, and has accepted this, they will be expected to choose which area of the group's topic they will work on. The conference organisers will ensure that all major aspects of each seminar group's topic is covered by the group participants. Seminar presentations are normally up to ten minutes in length and are followed by a group discussion. At the end of the seminar work each group will produce a group document to be presented to the other groups. The Aistir organisers will provide guidelines, advice and objectives for both group participants and the seminar group as a whole.
The seminar group titles are:
- Evangelicization of Society. Discuss any revolutions or revolutionary movements and figures that led a more evangelical society.
- Secularization of Society. Discuss any revolutions or revolutionary movements and figures that resulted in the secularization of society.
- Revolutions of the Enlightenment Era. Discuss revolutions occurring during this time period, such as the American and French Revolutions, or any political or cultural revolutions relating to this time period, such as the spread of literacy.
- Mass Movement Revolutions.
- Intellectual Revolutions.
- The Revolutions of 1848. Compare and contrast revolutions in 1848 with each other or with other revolutions.
- Class Revolution in the Twentieth Century.
- Military Developments and Military Technology in Revolutions.
- Industrial and Economic Revolutions.
- Revolutions in the Middle Ages: Were They Truly Revolutions?
Applications and requests for information should be sent to aistir2009@gmail.com The conference
fee of 50 euro includes three nights accommodation (Thurs-Sat), two lunches and conference banquet. Your conference place is guaranteed once confirmation of your flight
booking has been emailed to us; payment will be on arrival.
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Travel
--> Éire/Ireland
Travelling from abroad to attend Aistir would normally be by air to Dublin, Galway, or Shannon airports. Travel via Belfast, Cork or Ireland West Airport is also possible.
Aer Arann -
Aer Lingus -
Ryanair
--> Gaillimh/Galway
Galway is easily reachable by bus and train from many locations. Direct bus services from Dublin airport to Galway city are provided by
Citylink and GoBus.ie. A bus service from Shannon
airport to Galway city is provided by Bus Éireann and Citylink. Frequent bus services from Dublin, Cork, and Limerick
are provided by Bus Éireann and Citylink. A train service from Dublin's (Seán) Heuston Station to (Éamonn) Ceannt Station Galway
is provided by Iarnród Éireann.
Students who may be travelling to Galway from Belfast can travel by train via Dublin, or by bus with Bus Éireann
via Enniskillen and Sligo. See relevant company websites for more details.
The university campus is approximately fifteen minutes on foot from the hostel. Alternatively, a frequent bus service
departs from accross the road. Taxi ranks are also located at several points nearby.
Accommodation
The Cumann Staire has booked accommodation in the Galway City Hostel. This is located within spitting distance of the train station, both bus stations and Kennedy Park /
Eyre Square. There is 24 hour access, free WiFi, bed linen and breakfast. It is dangerously close to several pubs as well!
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