FOURTH MEETING OF THE WORLD ARCHAEOLOGY CONGRESS
JANUARY 10-14th, 1999
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA
INVITATION AND CALL FOR SYMPOSIA AND PAPERS
We invite you to attend WAC4 in Cape Town during the southern
hemisphere summer of 1999. WAC was inaugurated at its
first congress in Southampton, in 1986, and last met in New Delhi
in 1994. Its conferences and inter-congresses have continued to
develop the global dimension of archaeology and the social role
that archaeologists play as interpreters of the past. We expect
more than a thousand delegates in Cape Town, and we are
planning an exciting and stimulating programme that will do justice to
the turn of the millennium.
It is appropriate that WAC4 should be in South Africa, and at the
University of Cape Town. The World Archaeology Congress was formed in
opposition to apartheid, highlighting the relationship between the
study of the past and the politics of the present. South Africa's
first democratic elections in 1994 ended a long, bitter era and
archaeologists here are now free to be part of a world community of
scholarship. It is testimony to the importance of archaeology in the
reconstruction of our history and heritage that President Nelson
Mandela has agreed to be Patron of WAC4 and the Vice Chancellor
of the University of Cape Town, Mamphela Ramphele, a physician,
anthropologist and a leading activist, will be our WAC4 President.
The University of Cape Town, one of Africa's oldest and most
distinguished universities, has modern, well equipped lecture halls
and meeting rooms, and can provide a fully-residential congress. In
addition, we will have a diverse range of congress tours that
encompass all major aspects of the archaeology of southern Africa.
We look forward to welcoming the archaeological world to WAC4 in 1999.
Martin Hall
Academic Secretary, and Professor of Historical Archaeology,
University of Cape Town.
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CALL FOR SYMPOSIA AND PAPERS
Cape Town's geographic location and the timing of the Congress at the
close of the century are touchstones for the themes of WAC4.
At the meeting point of two oceans, the Cape epitomises the
interconnections of the southern hemisphere. What are the similarities
and differences in the long archaeological records of Africa, South
America, and Australasia? What has the south contributed to the
north, and the east to the west?
At the turn of the millennium, the Congress invites contemplation of
landmarks in the long history of humanity. What were the common
threads of 1000, 10 000 and 100 000 years ago? What is the particular
contribution of archaeology to understanding the full span of the
human condition?
And what will be the role of archaeology in the coming millennium? How
can new and invigorating perspectives be nurtured, offering a critical
perspective on the human condition?
PRESENTATION OPTIONS
We invite you to participate in WAC4 and contribute to the Congress
themes through any of the following categories:
1. SYMPOSIUM CONVENOR
Symposia comprise of a set of papers (5, 10, or 15) that address a
central theme. Convenors submit suggestions for symposia and, once
accepted take responsibility for co-ordinating the session.
2. WORKSHOP CONVENOR:
Workshops provide a two-hour forum for sharing of
information and skills. Workshop convenors are responsible for
organising the session and leading discussion.
3. SYMPOSIUM PAPER PRESENTER:
Fifteen minutes are allotted for paper presentations.
Papers are pre-submitted and will be available to all Congress
participants through the World Wide Web. Individual papers may be
submitted: the Congress organisers will place such papers in
appropriate sessions.
4. POSTER PRESENTER:
Posters and photographic presentations may be offered by
delegates and will be on display throughout the Congress.
PLEASE PRINT OUT AND FILL IN THE FAX-BACK FORM AT THE END OF THIS
MESSAGE TO ENSURE YOU RECIEVE THE SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT.
Our second announcement, which will be issued early in 1998, will
contain more details of the Congress themes, and will provide you with
full registration details, tour information and abstract submission
forms.
YOU MAY REQUEST INFORMATION OR REGISTER IMMEDIATELY AT
HTTP://WWW.UCT.AC.ZA/DEPTS/AGE/WAC
CONGRESS DATES
Sunday 10 - Thursday 14 January, 1999.
AIR TRAVEL
South African Airways (SAA) has been appointed as our preferred air
carrier, and we have arranged significant discounts on flights for
WAC4 1999 delegates.
ACCOMMODATION
Delegates will be accommodated in the University of Cape Town
residences which are within walking distance of the congress venue.
Additional off-campus accommodation is available near the popular
Victoria and Alfred Waterfront. Transport will be available from
selected hotels to the campus.
TRADE EXHIBITION: ARCHAEOLOGY AND TECHNOLOGY IN
THE 21ST CENTURY
A trade exhibition will highlight new technological developments and
products of use to archaeologists. If you are interested in renting
space to display a product please tick the box on the form.
CONGRESS SECRETARIAT
Please contact the Congress Secretariat
if you need any further details:
P.O. Box 44503, Claremont, 7735, South Africa
Telephone: +27 (21) 762-8600
Facsimile: +27 (21) 762-8606
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
VISIT OUR WEBSITE: http://www.uct.ac.za/depts/age/wac
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EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FORM
To ensure you receive the Second Announcement of WAC4 and the
Call for Papers, please print this page, and complete and return this
form by Fax to +27 (21) 762-8606 or by Post to WAC4, P.O. Box 44503,
Claremont, 7735, South Africa.
Title _______________ First Name ___________________________
Last Name _________________________________________________
Affiliation _________________________________________________
Mailing Address ____________________________________________
City ______________________________________________________
Postal Code _________________ Country _______________________
Telephone _________________________________________________
Fax ______________________________________________________
E-mail address ______________________________________________
WAC4 is open for all to attend & membership is not required.
___ I am interested in attending WAC4, please send me more information.
___ I am interested in becoming a member of WAC. Please send me membership
information.
PRESENTATIONS
___ I would like to deliver a paper on the following topic:
(please provide some key words or a preliminary title)
_______________________________________________
________________________________________________
___ I would like to organise a symposium on the following topic:
(please provide some key words or a preliminary title)
_______________________________________________
_________________________________________________
___ I would like to organise a workshop on the following topic:
(please provide some key words or a preliminary title)
_______________________________________________
_________________________________________________
___ I would like to present a poster at the congress.
___ I would like to screen a film on an archaeological topic.
___ I would like to demonstrate an archaeology-related computer program or
multimedia product.
___ I would like to rent exhibition space at the congress.
Category of accommodation favoured:
___ University Residence (recommended)
___ Economy Hotel
___ Medium Range Hotel
___ Luxury Hotel
Will you be bringing an accompanying person(s) who will
not register as a full delegate(s)?
___ Yes Number of additional person(s)?________________
___ No
___ I am interested in information on tours. Indicate preference:
___Pre-Congress ___ Post-Congress
Signature ________________________ Date ____________
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