Contemporary issues of literary studies

       

International Symposium

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  • 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