Intercultural Encounters: The Third Ankara Undergraduate Literature Conference


Etkinlik Kategorisi: Bilimsel Kongre / Sempozyum Organizasyonu

Etkinlik Türü: Konferans

Etkinlik Organizasyonu Yılı: 2024

Katılımcı Sayısı: 30

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Call for Papers

The 3rd Ankara Undergraduate Literature Conference, co-hosted by TEDU and Ankara University, is set to take place in person at TED University on 22 March 2024. We extend an invitation to third- and fourth-year literature students in Ankara to submit abstracts (200-300 words) along with at least five keywords and a brief biography (100-200 words) to tedtcf.konferans@gmail.com.

We welcome papers on the theme of "Intercultural Encounters," exploring interactions between diverse cultures. Potential topics for submission may include, but are not limited to:

  • Cross-Cultural Communication: Analysing effective communication strategies in diverse cultural settings.
  • Literary Migrations: Exploring the representation of migration and diaspora in literature.
  • Cultural Hybridity in Literature: Examining works that depict the blending of cultural elements.
  • Global Perspectives in Local Narratives: Discussing how local stories incorporate global themes.
  • Multilingual Narratives: Investigating the role of language in conveying intercultural experiences.
  • Identity and Belonging: Examining how individuals negotiate identity in multicultural contexts.
  • Intercultural Relationships in Literature: Analysing portrayals of relationships across cultural boundaries.
  • Colonial and Postcolonial Encounters: Exploring the impact of colonial history on contemporary intercultural dynamics.
  • Cultural Conflict and Harmony: Investigating instances of conflict and harmony arising from cultural diversity.
  • Intercultural Understanding: Discussing approaches to fostering intercultural understanding through literature.
  • Creative writing: We welcome young writers and poets who would like to display their works about intercultural interaction in poster presentations

Important Dates

  1. Abstract Submission Deadline: 20 February 2024
  2. Acceptance Notification: 1 March 2024
  3. Conference Date: 22 March 2024 (TED University – in person)