important dates

30 November 2006: 

First deadline for submitting a paper/session/round-table proposal.

The proposal will consist of (1) an abstract of approximately 300 words; and (2) a short CV, including professional / institutional affiliation (maximum length: 1 page). 

The proposals may be sent as follows: (1) as word-processing (.rtf or .doc) file attachments to: iass-9@helsinki.fi (2) or as print-copy + file on disk via regular mail to: IASS 9 Local Organizing Committee International Semiotics Institute, Imatra Cultural Center, Virastokatu 1, 55100 Imatra, FINLAND.

Proposals may regard:

― Round-tables: 5-6 scholars on the panel, each of whom presents a communication/paper, of variable length. Presentations are followed by a discussion among the panelists, in which the audience is encouraged to participate. Each round table requires at least one moderator, who will introduce speakers and serve as chair. Duration: usually from 2 to 2 ½ hours.

― Study sessions: Papers under the same heading are collected by the organizer, who decides on the theme of the session, invites the speakers, and serves as moderator/chair. A study session has no time limit, and may be divided into several sub-sessions comprised of, say, 5-6 papers each. Papers are normally limited to 20 minutes for presentation, followed by 10 minutes of discussion. However, the papers may be shorter than that, if the chair so decides. Note: Sometimes proposals for individual papers, on the same or similar topic as that of a study session, are submitted to us separately. Organizers/chairs of study sessions should inform us whether they are open to having such individually-submitted papers included for presentation on their session(s).

― Individual papers: 20 minutes for presentation, followed by 10 minutes of discussion. Upon receiving all the proposals, we will group them under suitable headings and schedules, and a chair will be nominated for each one.

31 January 2007:

Second deadline for submitting a paper/session/round-table proposal.

Deadline for papers has been extended until 31 January.

31 March 2007:

Deadline for corresponding the participation fee for lower cost.

The participation fee for the congress is 180 Euros (125 Euros for students), which should be paid to the bank account of the congress. After the deadline, the participation fee will be raised to 240 Euros. The fee includes two buffet receptions, one-way transportation from Helsinki to Imatra by a special congress train, plus materials and services during the event. Deadline for registration: 30 April 2007.

Payment against invoice. The invoice will be sent to you by email after registration.

The registration is possible to cancel before 31 March 2007, with cancellation fee of 35 Euros. After 31 March 2007, cancellation fee is 100%.

30 April 2007:

Final deadline for registration.

Note that the participation fee is 240 Euros when paid after 31 March 2007.

11-17 June 2007:

9TH WORLD CONGRESS OF IASS-AIS 

The congress will take place in two locations as follows:
University of Helsinki: Monday–Wednesday, 11-13 June 2007; International Semiotics Institute at Imatra: Thursday–Sunday, 14-17 June 2007.

The transportation from Helsinki to Imatra will take place on Thursday 14 June.

30 September 2007:

Final deadline for submitting the article for the proceedings.