2nd International Conference of Mediterranean Worlds

> 2nd International Conference of Mediterranean Worlds:
>
> The Mediterranean of the Myths, the Myths of the Mediterranean
>
> Istanbul, Turkey, June 3-6, 2010
>
> CALL FOR PAPERS
>
> An international conference organized by the Department of History of the
> Eastern Mediterranean University & Department of Historical and Social
> Sciences of the University of Salerno & Department of History of Istanbul
> Sehir University.
>
> The idea, and the ideal, of 'Mediterranean' have always been hotly debated.
> From the Pirennian disruption of Mohammed (vis-à-vis Charlemagne) , via the
> Braudelian concept of unity in the long durèe, to the more recent ecological
> and geographical approaches of Horden and Purcell, 'Mediterraneanism' (the
> peculiar characteristics that the cultures living around the Mediterranean
> had, and still have, in common), has stimulated and perplexed the scholarly
> mind. Historians in particular are often on the lookout for unity,
> distinctiveness and connectivity binding together peoples, cultures and
> imaginaries, inhabiting its coastlines. The 'Mediterranean world' therefore,
> traversing different historical periods, has given rise to an impressive
> volume of extraordinary interpretations, life-world strategies, and symbolic
> constructions. Such activity manifests itself in the remarkable literature,
> art, philosophies, religions, archaeological readings, political theories
> and economic practices, of the region.
>
> The conference organisers seek thought-provoking papers exploring the
> mythological, symbolic and ideational peculiarities of the 'Mediterranean
> world' across these different historical periods. We invite participation in
> an interdisciplinary conference, revolving around the following themes:
>
> * Byzantium and the Mediterranean: Myth or reality?
> * The Mediterranean as the “Ottoman Territorial Sea”: Myth or Reality?
> * The Ottomans in the Mediterranean: Violent Encounters vs. Peaceful
> Interactions
> * The Contestation of Identities: Gender, ethnic, regional
> * Memory and Dream: Writing, reading, imaging, tuning the
> Mediterranean Myth
> * Mapping the Mediterranean: Soft centres and shifting borders
> * Archaeological readings: Urban and suburban Legends within the
> Mediterranean 'Poliad' vocation
> * Childhood Memories
>
> Additional Notes
>
> * The official languages of the conference are English and Turkish.
>
> * All participants are responsible for their own travel and
> accommodation expenses and schedules.
>
> * The participants will NOT be charged with any registration fee.
>
> * The conference venue will be in Istanbul.
>
>
> Deadlines
>
>
> Abstract submissions
> 20 March 2010
>
> Notification of acceptance
> 1 April 2010
>
> Full paper submissions
>
> 20 May 2010
>
>
>
>
> Organising Committee
>
>
> * Assist. Prof. Dr. Ozlem Caykent,
> Department of History, Eastern Mediterranean University
>
> * Assist Prof.Dr. Luca Zavagno,
> Department of History, Eastern Mediterranean University
>
> * Prof. Dr. Claudio Azzara,
> Department of Historical and Social Sciences, University of Salerno
>
> * Dr. Giuseppe D'Angelo,
> Department of Historical and Social Sciences, University of Salerno
> * Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cengiz Kallek,
> Department of History, Istanbul Sehir University
> * Assist. Prof. Abdulhamit Kirmizi,
> Department of History, Istanbul Sehir University
>
>
> Contacts
>
>
> history@sehir. edu.tr
>
> luca.zavagno@ emu.edu.tr
>
>
> ........
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Yunus Ugur
>
> Department of History
>
> Istanbul Sehir University, Istanbul, Turkey
> (Lecturer)
>
> Bogazici University, Istanbul, Turkey (Ph.D.
> Candidate)
>
> You can also send your e-mails to
> yugur@binghamton. edu