Canadian Film Forum

Grand_Shaman · Administrator Data inscrierii: 26/Oct/2007 Mesaje: 112

Remember: the deadline for the submission of your proposals for our forthcoming (14 April 2011) conference "MosaiCanada: The Mosaic faces of Canada / MosaiQuebec: le visage en mosaique du Canada" is Tuesday 5 April 2011, at 22:00.

By that time you have to send to the conference organisers via email, your registration details (Name, affiliation, title of the proposed paper, abstract or summary of its contents).

Like in any real-life conference, the participation in the conference depends on your prior registering with a paper proposal and on your receiving a confirmation of acceptance. based on that, you will be included in the Conference programme, which indeicate the order of
presentations.

The full CALL FOR PAPERS can be found here:
[url=http://students.otoiu.com/ma/can_conferences.html]http://students.otoiu.com/ma/can_conferences.html[/url]

A timeline of the activities we will carry out this semester --from Conference Registration to Online Publication-- can be found there as well.

On the same page you may see the Programmes of the previous conferences, as well as a growing) selection of Published articles, that might later serve as an example of what you are expected to do.

If you have questions about writing an essay or preparing a conference oral presentation, please submit them on my NEW FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) webpage, here:
[url=http://faq.otoiu.com]http://faq.otoiu.com[/url]
This page is interactive, has a good search function, and tags (keywords) leading you directly to other questions. You can both ask questions and (if you know the answer to someone's question) answer them. No registration nickname is required.

This Wednesday we will be meeting to discuss your conference ideas. You are invited to make a very short PowerPoint presentation (5-7 slides long) and present just your IDEA (not the whole stuff). We will be discussing the DO's and DON'Ts of PowerPoint. Until then check the funny youTube videos about BAD BAD PowerPoint presentations that I placed on this FAQ page: [url=http://faq.otoiu.com/index.php?sid=20&lang=en&action=show&cat=13]Conference presentations[/url]

Grand_Shaman · Administrator Data inscrierii: 26/Oct/2007 Mesaje: 112

Now...

Use this forum to post your ideas for a conference title. Invite your colleagues (and teacher...) to comment on them --here and not on Messenger or via call phone.

Post your ABSTRACT (=a 150-word SUMMARY of what you intend to present in the conference) here, and let people comment on it.

You do not have a lot of time to do that. I suggest you do that during the weekend. I will check this page in the evening(s) and give you feedback you might wish.

Grand_Shaman · Administrator Data inscrierii: 26/Oct/2007 Mesaje: 112

For last year's discussion of conference abstracts you may wish to read the postings
[url=http://canada-film.myforum.ro/discuss-your-abstracts-here-vt109.html]HERE[/url]

Ariana Fartea · Trimis: 02/04/2011 23:33 Titlul subiectului: Abstract

In search of a clearing… Multiculturalism versus Interculturalité

The present paper intents to discuss in contrast an intriguing formă of the Canadian Mosaic: the implementation of two different policies within the Canadian boarders, multiculturalism and the Quebec interculturalism. The purpose of this paper is to bring into focus the Canadian citizens' perspective of the two policies implemented by the Government. The subject shall be approached from a social and psychological point of view, the main objective being to reveal the real functionality of the two policies in Canadian daily life. The first section of the paper shall briefly present multiculturalism and interculturalism as Governmental policies. The second part shall approach an overview of the people’s perspective, both as individuals and as groups, and the third section, and the concluding one, shall speak about the negative aspects of both policies and explore some possible solutions as a golden mean between them.

Any suggestions are highly appreciated!

achim_dana · Trimis: 03/04/2011 22:24 Titlul subiectului: An idea about my paper

No one can live for a very long period of time without food. Some people work only to buy food, others eat food only to survive. In different parts of the world the food can be considered a taboo. I will exemplify in my paper why this happens. My work will be focused on Canadian food and especially the Canadian traditional cuisine. What makes the Canadian food special? Is it anything that makes it particular? Do they have any traditional or specific custom in their cuisine culture? In my paper I will also try to show in which category can we place Canadians: gourmands or gourmets?

PS: If you have any idea which could make my paper more appreciated, please share it with me:)
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"Lives, like money, are spent. What are you buying with yours?" Roy H. Williams

Paula Fartea · Trimis: 04/04/2011 01:43 Titlul subiectului: My abstract

Far away from home
Canada 21st century: Difficulties in being an immigrant

The present paper attempts to show the ‘cracks’ in the Canadian immigration program in spite the fact that it is considered to be one of the most organized and well-kept systems in the world. The aim of this paper is to show both the government’s assistance for immigrants and the aspects of the program that need to be improved. The topic of this paper will be analyzed from a social and psychological perspective. The present research shows the inefficiency of the test given for obtaining the Canadian visa and the difficulties that arise after the immigrants arrive in Canada. Moreover, the paper shall present the governmental point of view concerning the acceptance of immigrants, shall discuss why the system doesn’t work anymore, shall question the cause of this malfunctioning and give suggestions for improvement.
Key words: immigrant, adopt, adapt, assimilate, Canadian work experience
Waiting for suggestions...

Ariana Fartea · Trimis: 04/04/2011 01:50 Titlul subiectului: Re: An idea about my paper

achim_dana · Trimis: 04/04/2011 22:02 Titlul subiectului: Re: An idea about my paper

Grand_Shaman · Administrator Data inscrierii: 26/Oct/2007 Mesaje: 112

@ Ariana: Clear, focused, readible.
You point clearly what you will be talking about, you take care to introduce the key terms [interculturalism / multiculturalism].

You mention:
* the perspective of your presentation [The subject shall be approached from a social and psychological point of view,]
* the objective [the main objective being to reveal the real functionality of the two policies in Canadian daily]
* the proposed structure of your paper [the first section... the second section...]

Some academese to weed out: "shall approach an overview of" -- not very clear what you will do precisely.

Make sure you adjust your number of samples / examples to fit the allotted time.

Grand_Shaman · Administrator Data inscrierii: 26/Oct/2007 Mesaje: 112

@ Dana: This proposal needs a title.

The first 1-2 sentences are truisms (obvious truths) and are unspecific to your subject. You may consider either removing them or making them more specific.

"I will exemplify in my paper why this happens." -- this sounds like your paper is a mere example of a bigger idea. I sounds a bit pretentious.
You need start by telling not how large this subject is (we all know that) but what exactly you will be talking about.

I feel you might need to precise if you talk about ethnic food, regional food (and if so, which?).

At this stage I can feel you do not know for sure what you might be talking about, as many statements in this proposal are still too vague and generalist.

Grand_Shaman · Administrator Data inscrierii: 26/Oct/2007 Mesaje: 112

@ Paula.

Good structure --see above, comments on your sister's proposal.

Not sure about the "psychological" pov. It looks you're discussing policies..

I feel the real interest of your proposal may be here: "shall discuss why the system doesn’t work anymore, "

"and give suggestions for improvement." -- sounds a bit arrogant an pretentious. You, a Romanian, can offer suggestions to the Canadian gov't? Wow!

Good keywords.

Paula Fartea · Trimis: 05/04/2011 00:45 Titlul subiectului: Re: My abstract

Grand_Shaman · Administrator Data inscrierii: 26/Oct/2007 Mesaje: 112

achim_dana · Trimis: 05/04/2011 16:38 Titlul subiectului: Re: An idea about my paper

carmela · Trimis: 05/04/2011 19:07 Titlul subiectului: Abstract

Stains on the Past - Residential Schools

The present paper intends to explore the Aboriginal peoples’ problems of marginalization and unequal political power in Canada. The aim of this paper is to emphasize the importance of redress for those groups whose call to play a part in citizenship has been held back by significant episodes of injustice. The subject shall be approached from a religious, cultural and social perspective, the main purpose being to expose the active campaign the missionaries and government officials waged to stop the indigenous peoples from practicing their own cultural expression and from passing on their heritage to their children. The present research will show that the residential schools were, in fact, an attempt to assimilate Aboriginal communities through the embedment of the future generation. Furthermore, the paper shall present the active engagement of the contemporary politics in native peoples’ lives and the impact politics has on the revival of traditional values.

Key words: Aboriginal peoples, residential school, heritage, redress.

There is still time for suggestions!

lidia miculaiciuc · Junior Data inscrierii: 05/Apr/2011 Mesaje: 3

Ice sculpture

The intent of this paper is to debate upon the concept of ice scupture. What is ice scupture ? Why is a challenging topic ? Which are the types of ice sculpture? What are the main techniques ?What about ice festivals in Canada?
Ice scupture is cosidered to be a form of sculpture, that utilises ice as a raw material.Ice sculture can be seen as an extrem way of careving.The raw material constitutes the challenge in itself and the wheather comes as a major impediment.The artist has to take in consideration even wheather effects regarding the durability of the work.
Ice scupture implies a wide range of types such as :abstract, realistic, functional or decorative works.The raw material can be taken from nature or produced artificially.
In order to confecționate their ice scupture, many artists use diffrent kind of machines in the process of craving.These machines economise time and realizează a certains artistic effects.
Ice sculptures are commonly use in decorative cuisine, especially in the buffet tabels.They are also encountered at the weddings receptions.
The most exquisite forms of ice scuplture are to be found at ice festivals.These genere og events give the full opportunity for an ice craver to put on stage his own vision about art at higer dimensions.
Canada, of course is a good host when talking about ice festivals.In Quebec is hold as atradion from 1800 such a festival, during Quebec City Winter Carnival.

Words : ice sculpture, raw material, ice festivals, ice techniques, ice artists. ice works
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lidia miculaiciuc

Grand_Shaman · Administrator Data inscrierii: 26/Oct/2007 Mesaje: 112

[@ Lidia

Lidia, you have not registered for the conference yet! This forum is for discussion and NOT for registration. Registration goes via the email!

Different things!

Grand_Shaman · Administrator Data inscrierii: 26/Oct/2007 Mesaje: 112

Grand_Shaman · Administrator Data inscrierii: 26/Oct/2007 Mesaje: 112

lidia miculaiciuc · Junior Data inscrierii: 05/Apr/2011 Mesaje: 3

Ice Sculpture

The intent of this paper is to debate upon the concept of ice sculpture. What is ice sculpture? Why is it a challenging topic? Which are the types of ice sculpture? What are the main techniques? What about ice festivals in Canada?

Ice sculpture is considered to be a form of sculpture that uses ice as the raw material.

Ice sculpture can be seen as an extreme way of carving. The raw material represents the challenge in itself and weather can be a major impediment.

Ice sculpture implies a wide range of types such as: abstract, realistic, functional or decorative works.

Ice sculptures are commonly used in decorative cuisine.
The most exquisite forms of ice sculpture are to be found at ice festivals.
Canada, of course is a good hostess when it comes to ice festivals.

1.Key Words: ice sculpture, raw material, ice festivals, ice techniques

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Grand_Shaman · Administrator Data inscrierii: 26/Oct/2007 Mesaje: 112

Peer review results soon.

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