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The Humanities Research Centre invites paper proposals for an interdisciplinary conference on actor, image, and global screen icon, James Dean. The two-day conference will be held at the University of ÌÇÐÄTV's Institute of Advanced Study on September 30th and October 1st, 2015, 60 years after Dean’s death.

Joint ÌÇÐÄTV-Oxford INSET, Ioannou Centre and Ashmolean Museum, Oxford.

This INSET is aimed at Secondary teachers of Classical subjects (Classical Civilisation, Ancient History, Latin, Ancient Greek) who would like to improve their understanding and use of visual and material culture in their teaching. In addition to an opening lecture by Dan Orrells, each participant will attend three, 45-minute workshops run by specialists in Ancient Art, Inscriptions, and Coins. There will also be a 45-minute slot for teachers to explore other galleries in the Ashmolean Museum in their own time.

Speakers and workshop leaders will include: Prof Kevin Buthcer, Dr Suzanne Frey-Kupper, Prof. Alison Cooley, Dr Jane Masseglia, Dr Zahra Newby, Dr Clare Rowan. Representations of the Asmolean Education Dept and Oxford Classics Outreach will also be on hand.

There is no charge for attending. Travel bursaries are available for teachers from state schools.

Sponsored by The University of ÌÇÐÄTV, Institute of Advanced Study, Public Engagement Fund and by Oxford Classics Outreach. Application forms and further information available on our website:

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Deadelin: 1st July 2014.