14-15th April

1ST INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SYMPOSIUM 

OF THE DEPARTMENT OF WESTERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES

Troia Cultural Center, Çanakkale / Merkez

"CULTURE" 

CALL FOR PAPERS

“Troy, a city that once stood in glory, where the sun kissed its walls and the winds carried tales of valor.” 

-Virgil, The Aeneid

It is our honour to welcome you to the First International Undergraduate Symposium of the department of Western Languages and Literatures at COMU, held in the historic city of Çanakkale (Troy)—a land steeped in history and sanctified by sacrifice. Residing in this city, with its profound historical and cultural heritage, has inspired us to explore the theme of culture for this symposium.

Once home to the ancient Trojan people, this land now allows us to appreciate its enduring beauty and significance, fostering a deep connection to our cultural inheritance. This symposium seeks to investigate the intricate interplay between culture and literature, acknowledging their mutual influence and transformative power.

Organized by undergraduate students of the English Language and Literature Department at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, this event aspires to showcase scholarly works that intertwine cultural and literary studies. The central aim is to create a platform for exchanging diverse perspectives on culture, building intellectual bridges across disciplines and geographical boundaries.

We warmly invite our peers to submit papers exploring the multifaceted theme of culture in its myriad forms. By fostering a dialogue on this universal topic, we hope to enrich our understanding of cultural narratives and their intersections with literature.

Possible topics include, but are not limited to:

• Culture and Language

• Cultural Racism

• Gender Roles in Different Cultures

• Cultural Extinction

• Cultural Corruption

• Cultural Identity

• Queer Culture

• Cultural Representation in Literature

• Cultural Adaptation

• Cultural Imperialism

• Native Culture

• Culture and Civilization

• Societal Norms and Values

• Cultural Translation

• American Culture

We cordially invite you to participate in the First International Undergraduate Symposium by submitting an abstract of 250–300 words by 15th February, 2025. Please email your proposal, along with a brief bio (50–100 words), to comu.undergraduate.symposium@gmail.com.

Notification of accepted papers will be provided by 16th March, 2025. Kindly note that the language of the symposium is English, and presentations should not exceed 15 minutes. We look forward to your contributions to this exciting academic event.

No conference fee

Online Keynote Session

Dr. Curtis Runstedler

"Negotiating Trust in Contemporary AI Narratives"

14th April 2025, 10.00 Türkiye Time

"Dr Curtis Runstedler is a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of English Literature and Cultures at the University of Stuttgart. His current research examines literary depictions of robots and AI in contemporary literature."

https://curtisrunstedler.ca

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E-mail: comu.undergraduate.symposium@gmail.com

Conference website: http://ide.fef.comu.edu.tr/arsiv/duyurular/1st-international-undergraduate-symposium-of-the-d-r348.html