This page will be used to list the various types of events organized at the Congress on the subject of terrorism, the papers and other presentations planned for it, and any other relevant communication.
Proposals are invited for panels, papers sessions, workshops, training and informational activities, individual paper presentations, poster sessions and audiovisual screenings (documentaries, films, videos etc.) about the themes of this section.
Qualified researchers, practitioners and policy-makers are welcome to present at the Barcelona Congress. All are invited to submit proposals for scientific activities, which can take one of the following formats:
(a) a panel on a clearly defined topic, lasting maximum 1,5 hours and normally involving 3-4 speakers presenting formal papers;
(b) a workshop on a broader theme, lasting max. 3 hours and normally involving 5-7 speakers who present formal papers;
(c) a round table on a specific theme, lasting max. 1,5 hours and normally involving 3-4 speakers making informal presentations;
(d) an author-meets-critic session whereby a discussion takes place between the author and one or more critical speakers, and lasting max. 1,5 hours.
(d) a media session showing relevant audiovisual material that illustrates a particular subject of the section. Scheduling a media session however is contingent on obtaining the appropriate space and equipment from the congress administration.
(e) individual paper presentations that should last about 20 minutes including some time for discussion
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(f) a young criminologist-student session providing younger criminologists and university students an opportunity to present their work and begin to contribute to the development and advancement of the discipline and profession; normally 3-4 papers, 1.5 hours
All proposals should be submitted by using the standard form attached.
Preferred deadline: December 15, 2007. After that date proposals will be accommodated on a space available basis.
To contact the section organizer:
Prof. Emilio C. Viano,
School of Public Affairs, Department of Justice, Law and Society, American University, 4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington DC 20016-8043 USA; eviano@american.edu,
tel. 001 202 885 2953,
fax 001 202 885 2907.
Preferred emailing address:
transcrime@american.edu
