Contemporary issues of literary studies

The XVII International Symposium
Contemporary Issues of Literary Studies
Kutaisi, Georgia

Kutaisi joined the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in the field of literature

Organizers:
TSU Shota Rustaveli Institute of Georgian Literature
Georgian Comparative Literature Association (GCLA)
Akaki Tsereteli Kutaisi State University
Caucasus International University

Participant Organizations:
Kutaisi City Hall
Kutaisi International University

We have a great pleasure to invite you to join the
XVII International Symposium
which will take place on September 25-27, 2024,
in Kutaisi, Georgia

The Theme of XVII International Symposium is:

Literatures of Small Countries and Challenges of the Modern Global World

Symposium Sessions:
▪ World Literature and National Literatures;
▪ National Literature and Regional Literatures;
▪ Writing of Ethnic Minorities: Local and Global Challenges;
▪ Translation as a Form of Intercultural Communication;
▪ Publishing Policy in the Field of Literature of Small Countries;
▪ Literature as a Creative Industry;
▪ Contemporary Approaches of Commercialization of Literature;

Round-Table Sessions:

▪ Kutaisi – the Birthplace of Georgian Modernism.
▪ Writers from Kutaisi and the History of modern Georgian Literature (prose, poetry, dramaturgy, etc.).
▪ Avant-garde and Small Countries: Round table session dedicated to the 100 anniversary of H2SO4 (Moderator – Bela Tsipuria)
▪ Literatures of small nations or small literatures? (Moderator – Yordan Luckanov)

The following events are planned for the symposium’s participants:
▪ Reception ceremony of symposium participants in Kutaisi City Hall
▪ Meeting with local scientific circles;
▪ Meeting with contemporary Georgian writers, translators and publishers;
▪ Visits to local museums and galleries.

The Symposium will be held in the in-person format.
Working languages of the Symposium are: Georgian, English.

Please, fill the Registration form (see attachment) and send abstracts in English to the following email address: rustaveliconference@gmail.com
Abstract Details:
Abstract must be submitted in English;
No more than 250 words, Font- Sylfaen, Size 10, Line spacing – single.
The duration of the presentation (except plenary presentations) – 15 min

The deadline for submitting abstracts is May 30, 2024.

Attention! The deadline for submitting abstracts has been extended to June 10, 2024.

Incorrectly filled application forms (registration form + an abstract) will not be accepted!
The Organizing Committee preserves the right to select symposium participants.

The approved participants will be notified until June 30, 2024.

Registration fee for approved participants:
● In-person participation – € 90
● In-person participation with a co-author – € 150 (for both authors)
● Students participation in-person – € 60
● Students participation with a co-author – € 100 (for both authors)
(Additionally, upon request by the organizing committee, students must present an official document confirming their status).

The registration fee includes:

Featured papers will be published in Sjani (The Thoughts), an annual Georgian scientific journal of literary theory and comparative literature which is included in CEEOL, VABB-SHW, ERIH PLUS and EBSCO.

For further information please contact the Organizing Committee by the following e-mail: rustaveliconference@gmail.com