The Modern Greek Studies Association of Australian and New Zealand
And The Department of Modern Greek Studies, University of Sydney
11th Biennial Conference
7th-9th December 2012
Call for Papers
Crisis, Criticism and Critique in contemporary Greek
Studies
Confirmed Key Note Speakers:
Professor Andrew Horton (University of Oklahoma
And
Dr Dimitris Papanikolaou (University of Oxford
The present crisis in Greece creates
the presuppositions for a new critical approach to the accepted cultural
orientation, self-awareness and social culture.
The profound impact of the crisis
on all levels of contemporary Greek life has already generated a systematic
critique of the overall structure of modern Greek state, historical consciousness
and political order expressed in all forms of cultural production through
literature, arts, language studies, education and journalism.
The conference is dedicated to
the exploration of the new cultural paradigm that is emerging for Greek studies
and wants to investigate the parameters and the coordinates of the new critical
self reflection that is likely to shape Greek studies in the near future.
Papers are invited to discuss,
question and examine the revaluation process that is taking place, locate its
focal points and analyse its premises and consequences.
Papers are expected to cover a
wide area of studies, from politics, language, economy, tradition, education,
social studies, literature, cinema, arts, history, cultural studies, gender
studies, journalism, media and the blogosphere.
Special sessions are planned for
specific events or areas of studies, such Cyprus , the European Union and the
Balkans.
A parallel session is also
planned and on the Legacies of Cornelius Castoriadis, organised in collaboration
with the Australian Association of Cornelius Castoriadis’ Friends.
Deadline for the Submission of abstracts: April 30th,
2012
Organising Committee
A/Professor Vrasidas Karalis
Dr Anthony Dracopoulos
Dr Panayota Nazou
