Deadline: December 1, 2022
Guest editors:
Chantal Déry – Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)
Guy Mercier – Université Laval
Raphaël Pelletier – Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
Martin Simard – Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC)
- Topic
Geography in Quebec: a discipline, a territory, a society in transition?
- Context and specific issues to address
Over the last few decades, geography in Quebec has evolved greatly, both in terms of approaches and analytical techniques, and in educational and professional terms. On the ground, the territory has also been transformed, notably through urban sprawl, renewed interest toward rural areas, and new modes of communication and mobility. Obviously, the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated sanitary measures have not been without geographical effects. In addition, environmental issues are becoming more and more acute. In short, it seems appropriate to revisit with a fresh perspective a discipline, a territory and a society in transition.
We can identify three realms in which this transition is unfolding:
Institutionally, geography is a discipline that, all in all, has gained confidence, developing a territorial knowledge that is asserting itself and is the subject of debate. This movement, which is evident in teaching and research within the university milieu, is also echoed in the professional world, where geographers make use of their expertise, despite the absence of a recognized autonomous professional title. On the other hand, the place of geography in secondary and college education has been waning since the early 2000s, suffering in particular from the vagaries of reforms in teacher training, programs and textbooks in the
province.
Beyond these disciplinary considerations, the terrain realities are changing at a rapid pace. For instance, climate change, the prevalence of natural and anthropogenic hazards, the growth of extractivism, and the rise of surveillance and geolocation technologies raise new issues and call for innovative responses based on geographic knowledge and expertise. In this respect, policies, programs and projects, proposed either by governments bodies or the civil society, in order to achieve greater sustainability, navigate between behavioral changes and technological solutions, generating controversy, debate or … inertia !
Moreover, research in geographic sciences and the practice of applied geography must also be deployed through new conceptions of living together, as well as through ideological pluralism and even opposition of values and social practices. Consequently, the identity relationships of the various actors to the territories are changing, a movement that is taking place in parallel with the diversification of the planning and development models of the of daily life environments. In this respect, the widespread commitment in principle to the ecological transition is coming up against the resilience of consumerist behavior. We believe, such trends need to be discussed and analysed. Here are some of the specific issues or topics that could guide the expected proposals:
- What are the elements of rupture or continuity that, in the long run, allow us to identify the trajectory of geography in Quebec over the last few decades?
- Are there any key moments, key actors or famous authors that are significant in this transition of Quebec geography in recent years?
- Are there any fields of study or action arenas in Quebec where geographers have particularly distinguished themselves?
- What assessment can be made of Quebec’s public policies on rurality, water, protected areas, forestry, heritage or urban and regional planning?
- What are the new topics, issues, concepts, methods and techniques that geographers are working on and how proper they are to address social problems?
- How does Québec geography integrate emerging concepts such as decolonization, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), or the redefinition of boundaries between disciplines and within society?
- Are there changes in the participation of women, cultural minorities, or Aboriginal peoples in the development of public policy or in the definition of priorities and approaches that should prevail in teaching, research, or the professional world?
- Types of manuscript allowed
Authors may submit two types of manuscript either in French or English:
– Research articles
Research articles report original and previously unpublished research. They are refereed and may vary in length from 5,000 to a maximum of 7,500 words, including the abstract, all text, references, tables, and illustrations (maximum of 5 tables and/or figures);
– Viewpoints
Viewpoints are short articles that offer a particular perspective on a geographical problem or issue. Viewpoints should be 2000-3000 words in length, including the abstract, all text, references, tables, and illustrations (maximum of 5 tables and/or figures).
- Deadline for submission
– December 1st, 2022 (manuscripts must be submitted to the following email (mgsimard@uqac.ca).
- Proposed review process
The papers will be first reviewed by the guest editors (relevance to the issue, quality and coherence and linguistic correctness). Then, there will be a double blinded peer review process by one set of 3 reviewers for each individual manuscript in order to evaluate their scientific value.
- Author Guidelines for style and format
In addition to the information indicated above related to language, size and figures, the paper must follow the following rules:
– All manuscripts must represent original work that is not being published or considered for publication, in whole or in part, by another journal or on a web site;
– All manuscripts must be submitted double-spaced and use Times New Roman font (character 12);
– It is expected that all Tables will be included as part of the manuscript file. However, all Figures (maps, photographs, tables, graphs, etc.) must be submitted as separate files (minimum of 300 dpi at the size required for reproduction).
– The first page of your manuscript should include the title (french and english), the abstracts (french and english / 200 words each), 3 to 5 keywords (french and english) and 3 key messages (succinct bullet points summarizing the key points of your manuscript.
– Paragraphs should begin with a setback for the first line, except for the first paragraph following a section title. Also, do not leave spaces between paragraphs;
– You may use up to three levels of headings, but they should not be numbered: Main section headings are bold (2 lines before the heading and 1 line after the heading); Subheadings are not bold (2 lines before the heading, but no lines after the heading); Third level headings are italicized (1 line before the heading, but no lines after the heading)
– The references must follow the „Chicago style“.
More information
For any supplementary information, do not hesitate to contact Martin Simard (mgsimard@uqac.ca).
Deadline: December 1, 2022
Guest editors:
Chantal Déry – Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)
Guy Mercier – Université Laval
Raphaël Pelletier – Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
Martin Simard – Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC)
- Topic
Geography in Quebec: a discipline, a territory, a society in transition?
- Context and specific issues to address
Over the last few decades, geography in Quebec has evolved greatly, both in terms of approaches and analytical techniques, and in educational and professional terms. On the ground, the territory has also been transformed, notably through urban sprawl, renewed interest toward rural areas, and new modes of communication and mobility. Obviously, the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated sanitary measures have not been without geographical effects. In addition, environmental issues are becoming more and more acute. In short, it seems appropriate to revisit with a fresh perspective a discipline, a territory and a society in transition.
We can identify three realms in which this transition is unfolding:
Institutionally, geography is a discipline that, all in all, has gained confidence, developing a territorial knowledge that is asserting itself and is the subject of debate. This movement, which is evident in teaching and research within the university milieu, is also echoed in the professional world, where geographers make use of their expertise, despite the absence of a recognized autonomous professional title. On the other hand, the place of geography in secondary and college education has been waning since the early 2000s, suffering in particular from the vagaries of reforms in teacher training, programs and textbooks in the province.
Beyond these disciplinary considerations, the terrain realities are changing at a rapid pace. For instance, climate change, the prevalence of natural and anthropogenic hazards, the growth of extractivism, and the rise of surveillance and geolocation technologies raise new issues and call for innovative responses based on geographic knowledge and expertise. In this respect, policies, programs and projects, proposed either by governments bodies or the civil society, in order to achieve greater sustainability, navigate between behavioral changes and technological solutions, generating controversy, debate or … inertia !
Moreover, research in geographic sciences and the practice of applied geography must also be deployed through new conceptions of living together, as well as through ideological pluralism and even opposition of values and social practices. Consequently, the identity relationships of the various actors to the territories are changing, a movement that is taking place in parallel with the diversification of the planning and development models of the of daily life environments. In this respect, the widespread commitment in principle to the ecological transition is coming up against the resilience of consumerist behavior. We believe, such trends need to be discussed and analysed. Here are some of the specific issues or topics that could guide the expected proposals:
- What are the elements of rupture or continuity that, in the long run, allow us to identify the trajectory of geography in Quebec over the last few decades?
- Are there any key moments, key actors or famous authors that are significant in this transition of Quebec geography in recent years?
- Are there any fields of study or action arenas in Quebec where geographers have particularly distinguished themselves?
- What assessment can be made of Quebec’s public policies on rurality, water, protected areas, forestry, heritage or urban and regional planning?
- What are the new topics, issues, concepts, methods and techniques that geographers are working on and how proper they are to address social problems?
- How does Québec geography integrate emerging concepts such as decolonization, equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI), or the redefinition of boundaries between disciplines and within society?
- Are there changes in the participation of women, cultural minorities, or Aboriginal peoples in the development of public policy or in the definition of priorities and approaches that should prevail in teaching, research, or the professional world?
- Types of manuscript allowed
Authors may submit two types of manuscript either in French or English:
– Research articles
Research articles report original and previously unpublished research. They are refereed and may vary in length from 5,000 to a maximum of 7,500 words, including the abstract, all text, references, tables, and illustrations (maximum of 5 tables and/or figures);
– Viewpoints
Viewpoints are short articles that offer a particular perspective on a geographical problem or issue. Viewpoints should be 2000-3000 words in length, including the abstract, all text, references, tables, and illustrations (maximum of 5 tables and/or figures).
- Deadline for submission
– December 1st, 2022 (manuscripts must be submitted to the following email (mgsimard@uqac.ca).
- Proposed review process
The papers will be first reviewed by the guest editors (relevance to the issue, quality and coherence and linguistic correctness). Then, there will be a double blinded peer review process by one set of 3 reviewers for each individual manuscript in order to evaluate their scientific value.
- Author Guidelines for style and format
In addition to the information indicated above related to language, size and figures, the paper must follow the following rules:
– All manuscripts must represent original work that is not being published or considered for publication, in whole or in part, by another journal or on a web site;
– All manuscripts must be submitted double-spaced and use Times New Roman font (character 12);
– It is expected that all Tables will be included as part of the manuscript file. However, all Figures (maps, photographs, tables, graphs, etc.) must be submitted as separate files (minimum of 300 dpi at the size required for reproduction).
– The first page of your manuscript should include the title (french and english), the abstracts (french and english / 200 words each), 3 to 5 keywords (french and english) and 3 key messages (succinct bullet points summarizing the key points of your manuscript.
– Paragraphs should begin with a setback for the first line, except for the first paragraph following a section title. Also, do not leave spaces between paragraphs;
– You may use up to three levels of headings, but they should not be numbered: Main section headings are bold (2 lines before the heading and 1 line after the heading); Subheadings are not bold (2 lines before the heading, but no lines after the heading); Third level headings are italicized (1 line before the heading, but no lines after the heading)
– The references must follow the „Chicago style“.
More information
For any supplementary information, do not hesitate to contact Martin Simard (mgsimard@uqac.ca).
Date limite : 1 décembre 2022
Rédacteurs invités :
Chantal Déry – Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)
Guy Mercier – Université Laval
Raphaël Pelletier – Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
Martin Simard – Université du Québec à Chicoutimi (UQAC)
- Titre proposé
La géographie au Québec : une discipline, un territoire, une société en transition ?
- Problématique et questions abordées
Au cours des dernières décennies, la géographie au Québec a grandement évolué, tant sur le plan des approches et des techniques d’analyse, que sur le plan éducatif ou professionnel. Sur le terrain, le territoire s’est également transformé, notamment au travers de l’urbanisation diffuse, de la réappropriation collective des milieux ruraux, et de nouveaux modes de communication et de mobilité. Évidemment, la pandémie de COVID-19 et les mesures sanitaires associées n’ont pas été sans effets géographiques. En outre, les enjeux environnementaux s’imposent de manière toujours plus aiguë. Bref, il convient de faire le point et de jeter un regard neuf sur une discipline, un territoire, une société en transition. On peut identifier trois sphères dans lesquelles se déploie cette transition :
Institutionnellement, la géographie est une discipline qui, somme toute, a pris de l’assurance, développant un savoir territorial qui s’affirme et fait l’objet de débats. Cette mouvance, qui s’affiche dans l’enseignement et la recherche au sein du milieu universitaire, trouve également son écho dans le monde professionnel, où les géographes mettent à profit leur expertise, malgré l’absence de titre professionnel autonome reconnu.
À contrario, la place de la géographie dans l’enseignement secondaire et collégial s’étiole depuis le début des années 2000, subissant notamment les aléas des réformes de la formation des maîtres, des programmes et des manuels. Au-delà de ces considérations disciplinaires, le pays réel se transforme à un rythme rapide. À titre d’exemples, les changements climatiques, la prévalence des risques naturels et anthropiques, la montée de l’extractivisme ainsi que l’essor des technologies de surveillance et de géolocalisation soulèvent de nouveaux enjeux et interpellent des réponses innovantes fondées sur la connaissance et l’expertise géographiques. À cet égard, les politiques, programmes et projets, proposés soit par les organismes gouvernementaux, le secteur privé ou la société civile, pour atteindre une plus grande durabilité, naviguent entre les changements de comportements et les solutions technologiques, suscitant controverses, débats, voire de l’inertie.
Par ailleurs, la recherche en sciences géographiques et l’exercice de la géographie appliquée doivent également se déployer par l’intermédiaire de nouvelles conceptions du vivre-ensemble, de même qu’à travers le pluralisme idéologique, voire l’opposition des valeurs et des pratiques sociales. Conséquemment, les rapports identitaires aux territoires des différents acteurs se métamorphosent, mouvement qui s’effectue en parallèle à la diversification des modèles d’aménagement et de développement des espaces de la vie quotidienne. À cet égard, l’engagement de principe largement généralisé envers la transition écologique se bute à la résilience des comportements consuméristes. De telles tendances ne sont pas sans susciter des questionnements qui interpellent des réflexions et analyses. En voici quelques-uns pouvant orienter les propositions attendues :
- Quels sont les éléments de rupture ou de continuité qui, à terme, permettent de cerner la trajectoire de la géographie au Québec au cours des dernières décennies ?
- Y a-t-il des moments phares, des acteurs.trices clefs ou des auteurs.es reconnus.es significatifs de cette transition de la géographie québécoise des dernières années ?
- Retrouve-t-on au Québec des champs d’études ou d’intervention où les géographes se sont particulièrement démarqués ?
- Quel bilan peut-on faire des politiques publiques québécoises sur la ruralité, l’eau, les aires protégées, la foresterie, le patrimoine ou l’aménagement urbain et régional ?
- Quels sont les nouveaux thèmes, les nouvelles problématiques, conceptions, méthodes et techniques qui animent les géographes dans leurs travaux et quelle est leur utilité prévue ou avérée ?
- Comment la géographie québécoise aborde-t-elle les concepts émergents
comme la décolonisation, l’équité, la diversité et l’inclusion (EDI) ou la redéfinition des frontières entre les disciplines et dans la société ?
- Observe-t-on des changements dans la participation des femmes, des minorités culturelles ou des autochtones dans l’élaboration des politiques publiques ou en matière de définition des priorités et approches devant prévaloir en enseignement, en recherche ou dans le monde professionnel ?
- Types de contributions attendues
Les auteurs peuvent proposer deux types de textes en langue française ou anglaise :
– Article scientifique (recherches originales contribuant à la connaissance d’une ampleur de 5 000 à 7 500 mots/5 figures au maximum) ;
– Point de vue (courts textes de nature informative ou critique d’une ampleur de 2 000 à 3 000 mots/5 figures au maximum).
- Date de tombée des propositions de textes
– 1er décembre 2022 (les textes doivent être expédiés à mgsimard@uqac.ca).
- Processus d’évaluation proposé
Les textes feront l’objet d’une première évaluation par l’équipe de rédacteurs invités (pertinence face à la thématique, qualité et cohérence des propos ainsi que la rectitude linguistique). Ils seront ensuite évalués de manière anonyme par un groupe de trois évaluateurs distincts par chacun des textes pour attester de leur caractère scientifique.
- Mise en format des propositions
Outre les informations indiquées plus avant sur la langue, la taille et les figures, les textes doivent suivre les règles suivantes liées à la mise en format :
– Toutes les propositions doivent contenir des textes originaux n’ayant pas déjà été publié, en tout ou en partie, dans d’autres revues ou sur un site Internet ;
– Tout texte doit être soumis à double interligne et utiliser la police Times New Roman (caractère 12) ;
– Les tableaux peuvent être insérés dans le corps du texte, après les références bibliographiques. Toutefois, les figures (cartes, photographies, graphiques, etc.) doivent être fournies dans des fichiers séparés du texte principal (résolution minimale de 300 dpi.). L’auteur doit également proposer des lieux d’insertion des tableaux et figures dans le corps du texte par l’intermédiaire d’annotations de type « insérez ici la figure 1 » ;
– La première page de votre manuscrit doit inclure le titre, des résumés en français eten anglais (200 mots chacun), les mots clés (3 à 5) et les messages clés (3 phrases succinctes résumant les éléments essentiels du texte) ;
– Les paragraphes doivent débuter avec une marge de recul pour la première ligne, sauf pour le premier paragraphe qui suit un titre de section. Par ailleurs, ne laissez pas d’espace entre les paragraphes ;
– Vous pouvez employer jusqu’à trois niveaux de titres, mais ceux-ci ne doivent pas être numérotés : Les titres de sections principales sont en gras (2 lignes avant le titre et 1 ligne après celui-ci) ; Les sous-titres ne sont pas en gras (2 lignes avant le titre, mais aucune ligne après celui-ci) ; Les titres de troisième niveau sont écrits en italiques (1 ligne avant le titre, mais aucune ligne après celui-ci)
– Les références bibliographiques doivent respecter les règles du « Chicago style ».
- Informations supplémentaires
Pour plus d’informations, communiquez avec Martin Simard (mgsimard@uqac.ca).
