Call for Papers

The World Archaeological Congress (WAC) was founded in 1985 as the only representative, fully international organization of practicing archaeologists. It encourages open dialog between archaeologists and others concerned about the past, including First Nationals people whose pasts are told by archaeologists. One of WAC’s primary functions is to hold an international congress every four years and several inter-congresses each year to offer discussion on new archaeological research, as well as archaeological policy, practice and politics. Previous congresses have been held in England, Venezuela, India, South Africa and Washington, D.C.. It will be the first time that a WAC Inter- congress will be held in Jamaica. In May 2007, the Caribbean will celebrate 200 years since the abolition of the Atlantic Slave Trade. This will be an important backdrop for the staging of WAC’s – Inter-congress under the theme: .Threats to Archaeology, its importance Values & Development.

The Archaeological Society of Jamaica and all Jamaicans await your presence.

Congress Registration

The cost of registration will be stated in our next announcement.

Program Deadlines

Proposals for sessions will be accepted through January 31, 2007. The deadline for abstracts for individual papers is February 28, 2007. Individual papers may be submitted prior to February 28, 2007, and will be assigned to appropriate sessions and themes.

Guidelines for Proposing a Theme or Session

The WAC Inter-congress will be organized into themes and sessions. A theme contains a number of sessions relating to the same overall issue. Example: Theme – The African Diaspora; Sessions: Maroon Societies, Plantation Archaeology, and Post-Emancipation Free Villages. Both themes and sessions should emphasize international participation and global perspectives. Sessions can be organised in different formats, including demonstrations, workshops, debates, panels and forums. Selected sessions will provide simultaneous translation into different languages, including Spanish and French Themes

• Cultural Resource Management
• Archaeology of the Diasporas
• Archaeology and Global Perspective
• Archaeology the Environment and Cultural Landscapes
• Archaeology and Gender
• Indigenous Archaeology
• Movement, Migration and Settlement
• Art, Symbolism and Beliefs
• Archaeology and Conservation
• Underwater and Maritime Archaeology
• Archaeology, Education and the Past
• Archaeology and Tourism
• Heritage, World Heritage and Archaeology

Guidelines for Proposing a Paper

Abstracts of 150-250 words should be submitted via email or mailed the following addresses:

Email: wacicjamaica@gmail.com

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WAC- Inter-congress