2012 Conference
Site of the Conference:
Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
3199 Lake Shore Boulevard West,
Toronto, ON
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A great time was had by all! Click here to see slideshows from the conference.
See you all at the next conference in Vancouver 2014!
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Creative Writing in the 21st Century:
Research and Practice
Thursday, May 10 – Sunday, May 13, 2012
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La création littéraire au 21e siècle:
Recherche et pratiques
du jeudi 10 mai au dimanche 13 mai 2012
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Purpose:
A conference dedicated to the study of creative writing pedagogy and the promotion of creative writing standards and practices, including academic papers and keynote talks by national and international writers and creative writing teachers, researchers, and students.
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Un colloque sur l’étude et l’exploration de la pédagogie en création littéraire ainsi que la promotion de la création littéraire. Un programme stimulant composé de lectures, de conférences et de communications intéressantes offertes par des conférencières et conférenciers invités, des écrivaines et écrivains et des personnes impliquées dans les ateliers et les programmes de création littéraire du Canada et d’ailleurs, qui traitent de tous les aspects de la création littéraire contemporaine.
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Participants are expected to be creative writing teachers and students in both traditional institutions such as universities and colleges as well as less academic collectives such as writers’ communities and writers’ circles. Individual writing students, teachers, freelancers and interested parties may also attend.
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SPECIAL NOTE regarding travel to our conference:
Westjet is pleased to offer a 10% discount off our best available regular fare at the time of the booking (excluding web fares and seat sales pricing). The discount is only available by phoning our Group agents via WestJet’s Convention line at 1-877-952-4696. Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm (Mountain Standard Time). The Conference Code (CC7191) must be quoted at time of booking. This code can only be used by phoning 1-877-952-4696. The discounted rates are available for travel up to 3 days prior and 3 days after your event. For travel outside of these dates we will offer the best available fare at the time of booking. Fares are not applicable to group travel. For groups of 10 or more travelling together, please contact us for fare information.
