Borders
Cultural, geographical, political, social, emotional, linguistic, and economic borders, among others, define and determine different aspects of our identities, cultures, and social lives along with literatures and arts. In a world charmed by 'globalization', interdisciplinary studies in humanities and social sciences has thrown further lights on the definitions, conceptualizations, roles and functions of borders. They are understood not only in terms of limits, restrictions, and divisions but also in terms of opportunities, possibilities, and reconstructions. The study of borders from antiquity to modern times raises such questions as "What forms borders?", "Who produces borders?", "How are borders established?", "Where are borders constructed?", "Why are borders built", and "How is it possible to cross borders?"
Also deriving motivation from TÜBİTAK-ARDEB for "the exploration of intercultural communication, process, patterns and relations between different cultural groups" and "the effects of globalization on cultural changes; the impact of these cultural changes on Turkish society", this symposium specifically welcomes presentations about the exploration of interracial and cross-cultural relations and communication between Turkish society and the West and their representations in literary and non-literary works within the framework of Borders and/or Boundlessness. Selected papers on this subject will be published by an international publishing house in a book format. Additionally, selected papers from the overall papers will be sent to indexed journals for publication.
This symposium aims at exploring and providing insights into the construction, functions, and structures of borders in different areas from multidisciplinary perspectives.