Localization, Movement, Crossing Boundaries
Internationale Konferenz
International Conference
Donnerstag, 17. Dezember 2009 & Freitag, 18. Dezember 2009
Thursday, December 17, 2009 & Friday, December 18, 2009
Aula am Campus der Universität Wien
Spitalgasse 2, Hof 1.11, 1090 Wien Vienna
Greek Dimensions
In light of debates about the dissolution and transposition of borders in the age of globalization, the question of the meaning of regional identities receives a new timeliness. In this context, what weight is attributed to the topographical concepts of Balkan and Levant? How can they be defined in the tension between ethnocentrism and universalism? How do aspects of mobility affect this understanding? Because of its transterritorial character, the examination of Modern Greek culture in this area seems much promising in the discussion of a Balkan, an Oriental as well as an European identity. In this setting the conference reflects concepts of culture in Southeast Europe, particularly the notions of identity and boundary. Among other topics examples of close observation of Southeast European regions show how different scientific approaches are brought together specifically in order to support the dialogue between disciplines.
The transterritorial as a central element is presented in a balance of subjects from the perspective of both the centers of Greek language culture and the actors spread throughout Southeast Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean region. Various perspectives are brought in by scholars of different disciplines from Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Serbia, Switzerland, and Turkey.
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