Québec at the Dawn of the New Millennium: Between Tradition and Modernity
 
Le Québec à l'aube du nouveau millénaire: entre tradition et modernité
 
International Colloquium Organized and Hosted by the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures
 
March 2-3, 2007
 
Nearly fifty years have passed since the Quiet Revolution and, within this short period, Québec has experienced rapid transformations in all areas. This interdisciplinary colloquium will enable its participants to reflect upon the changes which have affected Québec society in the recent past. Topics will include: politics, the economy, status of the French language, cultural identity, social groups, education, women, religion, the media, cultural production (literature, cinema, art, music, songs), relations with the rest of Canada, and international relations. Some sessions will be of special interest to teachers who may receive Professional Development Credits. The registration fee includes a packet of documents on Québec. A volume of Colloquium proceedings is being planned.
 
Keynote Address:
 
Michel Venne
"Québec, a Laboratory for Alternatives to Globalization?"
Saturday, March 3, 12:30-2:00 p.m.
 
Michel Venne is Director and Co-founder of the Institut du Nouveau Monde in Montreal, recipient of several awards, author of several books and articles, Director of L'Annuaire du Québec, and columnist for Le Devoir (Montreal newspaper).
 
 
PROGRAM
Click here for the Colloquium program.
 
LOCATION
The Colloquium will be held at the Radisson Hotel in Denton, located right on I-35E.
When coming from Dallas, take I-35E going north; in Denton, use the North Texas Boulevard exit. At the traffic light, turn left, go through another traffic light, and turn immediately right into the large parking lot of the Radisson Hotel. Parking is free.
When coming from Fort Worth, take I-35W going north; when arriving in Denton, exit at Bonnie Brae. At the traffic light, go straight; the Radisson is a quarter mile up the service road, on the right (on the hill).
 
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport is provided by North Texas Airport Transportation:
Tel: (940) 565-9936 or (800) 634-6231; http://www.northtexasairporttransportation.com. A special fee is available to Colloquium participants who will travel March 1-4 between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. To take advantage of this rate, contact Dr. Marie-Christine Koop at koop@unt.edu. Taxis are also available from the airport.
 
ACCOMMODATION
 
• Radisson Hotel (Official Colloquium hotel)
2211 I-35 East North, Denton, TX 76205 (right on I-35 East).
 
• Royal Hotel/Suites (Located within walking distance of the Radisson)
1210 N Interstate 35 E, Denton, TX 76205
 
• Comfort Suites (Located within walking distance of the Radisson)
1100 N Interstate 35 E, Denton, TX 76205
 
 
 
 
Colloquium Schedule
 
Friday, March 2 Saturday, March 3
1:00-5:00 p.m.: Registration 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon: Registration
2:00-6:15 p.m.: Sessions 8:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Sessions
7:30-9:30 p.m.: Cocktail 12:30-2:00 p.m.: Keynote Address & Luncheon
2:15-6:30 p.m.: Sessions
7:30-9:30 p.m.: Banquet and Québécois Cabaret 

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For additional information on the Colloquium, contact Dr. Marie-Christine Koop at koop@unt.edu or (940) 565-2404.
 
This colloquium is made possible through the partial support of the UNT College of Arts and Sciences, the Québec Ministry of International Relations, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada, and the Association Internationale d'Études Québécoises (AIÉQ).