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Catalonia &
the Mediterranean
Universitat de Barcelona
Institut Europeu de la Mediterrania
Barcelona, Spain
May 26-29, 2004
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Sponsored by:
Mediterranean Studies Association
Universitat de Barcelona
Institut Europeu de la Mediterrania
University of Massachusetts
Dartmouth
Arizona State University
University of Kansas
The Mediterranean Studies
Association's 7th annual International Congress, "Catalonia and
the Mediterranean" will be held on May 26-29, 2004 at the Universitat
de Barcelona and the Institut
Europeu de la Mediterrania. As is the case each year, papers and sessions
on all subjects relating to the Mediterranean region and Mediterranean
cultures
around the world from all periods are encouraged. Following a day of
optional excursions the Congress will open with a plenary session and
reception on the evening of May 26. Over the course of the next days
over 200 scholarly papers will be delivered before an international
audience of about 250 scholars, academics, and experts in a wide range
of fields. Held in the center of Barcelona at the Universitat de Barcelona
and the Institut
Europeu de la Mediterrania, the official languages of the Congress
are Catalan, Spanish, and English.
In addition, complete sessions in any Mediterranean language are welcome.
A number of special events are being planned for Congress participants
that will highlight the unique cultural aspects of Barcelona. An optional
five-day coach excursion of Northern Spain and Southern France is also
being planned following the close of the Congress. Selected
revised papers will be considered for publication in the Association's
journal, Mediterranean Studies.
1. You must be a member of the Mediterranean
Studies Association for 2004. Dues are $40. Dues for Editorial Board
members are
at the reduced rate of $30. If you are not a member for 2004, please
pay your dues as part of the registration process below.
2. Fill out the registration form. Registration fees
are non-refundable. Indicate any optional
expenses such as the Wednesday excursions or the post-congress tour
through northern Spain and southern France. Please note if you require
audio/visual equipment. You may use the
online
form or send in a form.
3. If you wish to use one of the conference hotels, fill
out the separate hotel registration form. You may use the
online
form or send in a form. The
number of hotel rooms is limited. You are urged to book early.
1. REGISTRATION
Registration – Everyone attending
the conference is required to complete an official registration form.
Individuals not presenting a paper or chairing a session may either pre-register
or register on site. All conference participants, however, must pre-register.
THE PRE-REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 1, 2004. One form is to be filled
out for each person; photocopies are acceptable. Before February 1 the
registration fee is $95, and $40 for a spouse or guest. After February
1 the registration fee is $120, and $40 for a spouse or guest. At the
Congress the registration fee is $145, and $40 for a spouse or guest.
REGISTRATION FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. (US currency only.)
NOTE: The $40 fee is for a companion who will not be attending
the sessions but who will be attending the evening social events and/or a tour
(for which tickets are required). These guests do not receive
a name badge or registration packet. They do receive tickets in
their companion's full registration packet.
Registrants must pay in US dollars and are urged to use a US bank
so as to avoid exorbitant bank fees. Registrants who wish to pay
with a check drawn on a foreign bank may do so, but must add $8 to the
total to cover bank fees.
You can pay by credit card. See the registration form for details.
You may register online or print out the form and send
it in. Note: the form to print out requires Adobe Acrobat; to get the
latest version click here:
CLICK HERE for
the online form.
CLICK HERE
for a form you can print out.
2. GETTING TO THE CONGRESS
Transportation
— StellarTours is the official travel partner of the
Mediterranean Studies Association. A division of Stellar Travel Services,
StellarTours is a one-stop, full service company staffed by experienced,
knowledgeable, and friendly consultants ready to take the worry out of
your travel planning by tending to your every travel detail. Specializing
in conference, group, and corporate travel, we will get you, anywhere
in the world you might want to go and usually at a price lower than standard
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Hotels — ALL
HOTEL ROOMS ARE BOOKED. NONE ARE AVAILABLE. The blocks of rooms
are reserved for the period May 25-30, 2004; however,
if you wish to
arrive earlier or stay later we will do our best to arrange the extra
nights.
If you wish to use one of
the conference hotels, fill out the separate hotel registration
form. You may use
the online form or send
in a form. The number of hotel rooms is limited. You are urged
to book early.
All reservations must be made through the MSA
office. Payment must be made in advance. A minimum deposit equivalent
to 50%
is required at time of reservation. The remainder will be due April
15, 2004.* If you fail to pay the entire amount by April 15, your
reservation will be cancelled.
*NOTE: Listed prices are guaranteed until January 15,
2004. The MSA reserves the right to add a surcharge if the Euro exceeds
an exchange
rate of $1.25 after that date.
1. Hotel Grand Ducat
Ronda San Pere 15
08010 Barcelona
Tel 933 426 370
Fax 933 187 364
Features:
A. Headquarters Hotel
B. 10-15 minute walking distance to University.
C. Breakfast Included
 2. Residencia Campo del Mar
Passeig Salvat Papasseit 4
08003 Barcelona
Tel. 34 93 238 4800
Features:
A. 10-15 minute metro rides to University.
B. Breakfast not included but each room has a kitchen.
3. Meson Castilla 
Valldoncella, 5 (junto Plazas Castilla, Universidad and Cataluna)
08001-Barcelona
Tel. 933182182
Fax. 934124020
Features:
A. 5-10 minute walking distance to University.
B. Breakfast included
4. Rocatel Hotel, Canet de Mar
Paseo Maresme 1
Canet de Mar 08360
Tel. 93 794 02 88
Features:
A. Substantial travel time required. 50-minute train rides
from Plaza Catalonia to Canet de Mar (a coastal village 25 miles north).
Plaza Catalonia is a ten-minute walk from the University and it is a
10-minute walk from the station in Canet de Mar to the hotel.
B. Breakfast Included
C. Beachfront and pool
 5. Residencia Penyafort-Montserrat
Avda Diagonal 632
08028 Barcelona
Tel. 93 216 27 00
Fax 93 216 27 02
Features:
A. 10 to 15 minute Metro ride to University.
B. Breakfast included.
3. AT THE CONGRESS
Congress Site —
Universitat
de Barcelona,
Facultat de Filologia,
Aulari Josep Carner (modern
building to left)
Facultat de Filologia
Universitat de Barcelona
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585
08007-BARCELONA
Institut Europeu de la Mediterrania
Girona street 20, 5th floor
08010-BARCELONA
Program — CLICK HERE
Excursions —
Wednesday, May 26, walking-tour of Art Nouveau Barcelona (including
major Gaudi sites), $39. For full itinerary and all details, CLICK HERE
Wednesday, May 26, bus tour to Tarragona, Roman and
medieval sites, $39. FULL-- no more seats available. For full itinerary
and all details, CLICK
HERE
Post-Congress Tour, May 30-June 3 (5 days, 4 nights), luxury
coach tour through the Pyrenees
For full itinerary and all details, CLICK
HERE
Day 1: Barcelona to Carcasonne, France, via Queribus and Peyrepertuse
(visiting castles and historical sights); hotel, Donjon Best Western
(breakfast included).
Day 2: tour Albi and Mazamet (visiting castles and historical sights),
return to Carcasonne; hotel, Donjon Best Western (breakfast included).
Day 3: depart Carcasonne for LaVella, Andorra, via Cloister of St. Hilaire
and Montsegur (visiting castles and historical sights); hotel, Crowne
Plaza Andorra (breakfast included).
Day 4: morning for shopping in Andorra; depart noon for Cardona, Spain;
hotel, Parador de Cardona (restored castle; includes farewell banquet,
and breakfast).
Day 5: depart for the Monastery of Montserrat; return to Barcelona dropping
off in the center and at the airport; reservations can be made at the
Best Western at the airport (hotel not included).
Cost per person based on double occupancy (single room requires surcharge),
$490. To register for the tour
CLICK
HERE for the online form.
CLICK HERE for
a form you can print out.
Receptions —
4. AFTER THE CONGRESS
Publications — Participants
are invited to submit their revised papers for consideration for publication
in the Association’s journal, Mediterranean Studies. See Guidelines
for Contributors.
Questions concerning the conference should be
directed to Benjamin F. Taggie, Executive Director, Mediterranean Studies
Association, msa@umassd.edu.
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