Circular Newsletter

CIRCULAR is a biannual newsletter published in English, Spanish and French which has two objectives. First, to encourage researcher to meet together and intensify research work and secondly to help inform all who conceive and implement cultural policies.

CIRCULAR is published on behalf of CIRCLE by the Department of Studies and Future Trends, Ministry for Culture (France).

An on-line version of CIRCULAR can be found at http://www.culture.gouv.fr/dep/fr/catacollec.htm#circular. This includes the full content of Circular, as well as, additional articles, references and more linguistic versions of the newsletter. The web site also provides an archive of past articles that are still relevant.

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CIRCULAR is divided into 7 main sections, some of which you are welcome and encouraged to send contributions to:

FOCUS This section is a synthesis of documentation on a given theme related to cultural policy published in various countries and edited by a specialist on the subject. This article contains bibliographical references on the subject. A CIRCLE member may propose a theme for analysis and carry out the editing in which case it is expected that a text of not more than 8,500 characters (1,800 words) and completed by bibliographical references should be submitted. A brief profile of the author should also be provided.

AGORA This section is dedicated to topical issues, debates and conflicts about culture. It may present the conclusions of a recent round table or the opinion of an observer about a controversial issue. A text of not more than 8,500 characters (1,800 words) may be submitted and completed by a brief presentation of the author.

EUREKA This section provides space for a presentation of the results (or some salient results) from a recently completed research project. The article should highlight the added value and relevance of the conclusions from the research. A text of not more than 8,500 characters (1,800 words) may be submitted, eventually backed by tables and/or graphs. The methodological outline should not be more than 600 characters. A brief profile of the author should also be provided.

PUBLICATIONS This section provides a list of recently published or forthcoming books, journals and articles, grouped under permanent headings. Books related to cultural policy can be publicised in this section by sending the full details of recent publications and/or the actual publication. Reviews on any new publication relating to cultural policy will be welcomed by RECAP.

WHO's WHO? This is a presentation of organisations, researchers, heads of organisations, policy makers, experts and contributing authors. CIRCLE members wishing to submit information for this section should send full details of themselves or their organisations highlighting the link to cultural policy research. Descriptions should be clear and concise and be not more than 3,000 words plus a logotype.

BABEL This section deals with common identities and differences. It contains elements for comparison covering language, methodology, statistics, and concepts. Please send information or reactions on a subject worth debating using not more than 3,500 characters. The text should include a clear source of information and a precise definition of terms used.

CIRCLE Is an update provided by the secretary-general of the network to provide you with a general guideline to the networks activities.

Space is also reserved for CIRCLE members to send information and cartoons. Please feel free to send absolutely anything for publication but remember that the editors ruling is final!

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