Problems, Possibilities, and Promising Practices: Critical Dialogues on the Olympic and Paralympic Games


11th International Symposium for Olympic Research
October 19 & 20, 2012

The University of Western Ontario
London, Ontario. Canada

Please note: The submission for abstracts is now closed.

2012 Symposium Program:
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The 11th International Symposium for Olympic Research, hosted by the International Centre for Olympic Studies (ICOS) at the University of Western Ontario, will be held on October 19 & 20, 2012, at the Ivey-Spencer Leadership Centre in London, Ontario, Canada.

Faculty, students, researchers, and members of the general public interested in the socio-cultural study of the modern Olympic and Paralympic Games are invited to attend this world-wide gathering of scholars and professionals. Over the two days, presenters will be addressing critical issues related to each Games from a number of vantage points, including history, sociology, anthropology, philosophy, political science, law, business, and sport management. The primary intent is to offer a space for debate and dialogue, networking, and future research collaborations.

As in years past, ICOS will produce a peer-reviewed collection of edited contributions from the Symposium papers. In an effort to foster this dissemination worldwide, and following a global trend in scholarly production, the edition collection will now be provided to all delegates in electronic format. As well, scholarly distribution will continue through LA84, reinforcing ICOS' positive stance on open access policies (www.la84foundation.org/index.html, under Digital Archive, Periodicals and Series). ICOS no longer produces hard copies of Symposium papers. Presenters who wish their paper(s) to be considered for the edited collection will be required to submit their full papers on or before July 27, 2012.

A Graduate Essay Competition will also be instituted for the 2012 Symposium. The award winner will receive all expenses paid (including registration, economy air travel, and conference hotel) to present the winning paper at the 2012 Symposium. The paper will also be considered for publication in Olympika: The International Journal of Olympic Studies. Full-time graduate students (at the Master's and Doctoral level) who are enrolled in a post-secondary institution for 2012-2013 are eligible for the competition. Full papers are due June 1, 2012.

Hotel registration at the Ivey-Spencer Leadership Centre is now available. Special room rates, which include a hot breakfast buffet, have been secured for all Symposium delegates. Information about how to secure your room at Ivey-Spencer can be found under “Symposium” - “Hotel and Registration” in the navigational menu.

Symposium registration is now open. The registration fee includes an electronic copy of the peer-reviewed edited collection, participation in all sessions, including keynote presentations, as well as access to all-day food and drink refreshments, two hot luncheons, and one evening reception. Information about how to register can be found under “Symposium” - “Hotel and Registration”. A registration form can downloaded there.

Janice Forsyth, PhD
Director


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