[ecrea] Call for Papers and Panel Proposals: "Identity and Culture"

Centre for Culture and Cultural Studies (CCCS)

Third Annual International CCCS Conference 2015: "Identity and Culture"

September 3-5, 2015, Skopje, Republic of Macedonia

Deadline for submitting abstracts: February 15, 2015

Deadline for submitting full papers: December 15, 2015



Call for papers: http://cultcenter.net/?p=2002



Call for Papers and Panel Proposals

The Centre for Culture and Cultural Studies organizes the 3rd Annual 
International Conference of the CCCS 2015: "Identity and Culture".

The concepts of culture and identity have insofar been argued from 
various perspectives. However, due to our rapidly changing world, these 
two concepts, in their 21st century-situatedness require new 
considerations and academic approaches. The two terms, in and of 
themselves, are rather vast and complex. Namely, they carry across, 
oftentimes, opposing views and meanings. Along those lines, this 
conference aims at: 1) unearthing a better framework for the processes 
of identity-formation, be it individual or collective; 2) evaluating the 
interactions existing between culture and identity; 3) examining the 
role culture plays in identity-formation, i.e., its development, 
integration and assimilation, whilst creating an interdisciplinary form 
for the presentation of the new advances and research results in the 
respective fields of Identity and Culture. Particular emphasis will be 
placed on examining the depth and complexity of said identity processes 
and domains, when viewed from the perspectives of several different 
disciplines, theoretical schools and empirical approaches.

We thus welcome research that helps shed light on the role/s played by 
linguistic, social, psychological, political, artistic, religious and 
economic factors in the processes of identity-formation, particularly 
when set against historical contexts. We also welcome papers that engage 
with the more theoretical aspects of identity-formation as well as 
papers that focus on case studies or help discern an interpretative 
evaluation of the cultural products involved in identity-formation.

Indeed, culture acts as the defining marker of individual identity, as 
it ushers the process of self-formation and identification with Others. 
Since culture does not always act consciously, sometimes the ways in 
which it shapes our individual and collective identities remain unseen. 
However, when reading and examining culture, we begin to identify the 
aspects that help shape our beliefs and behaviors. Individual 
characteristics and markers, such as biological sex, age, intellectual 
stamina, etc., when juxtaposed to cultural and subcultural constructs 
such as class, education, religion, professional affiliation, etc., help 
form (produce) our identity. On the other hand, a national identity is 
of particular value, as it can be evidenced through a steadfast 
commitment by many to die for their respective nation. The same applies 
to religious beliefs, so people are ready to sacrifice themselves, even 
discriminate others due to their religious identities. Europe’s identity 
(or better: the European identity) rests on one such long-standing 
debate, which had originated with the EU’s identity-formation. In 
multi-lingual societies, the safekeeping and safeguarding of the 
languages belonging to different cultural and ethnic groups is of 
paramount importance for the safeguarding and safekeeping of their 
cultural legacy, i.e., their respective identity. Losing a language 
implies a loss of the culture surrounding that identity. The term 
identity is oftentimes marked by stereotypes and sadly the exclusion of 
those whose identity differs from the central one.

No matter the approach, we seem to arrive at the same question: why does 
identity (identification) matter? Or: what does identity mean (entail)? 
What is the relationship between culture and identity? How does culture 
shape identity? Does identity affect culture? What informs individual 
and collective identities? How do identity-processes function? Is 
identity biologically determined or is it constructed? Is identity 
stable, fixed and constant, or can it be only temporarily stabilized? 
Why do we encounter identities (the plural form) more so than identity 
(in the singular)? What are the inner and outer factors that shape 
identity? How do ethnic groups keep their identity unchanged? What is 
the role of media? In turn, this Conference aims at investigating the 
interactions present between culture and identity, whilst unearthing the 
numerous factors that affect the formation of individual and collective 
identities. Henceforth, the Conference welcomes researchers from various 
disciplines and conceptualizations of identity and culture.

Possible topics could include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Culture and personal identity: Identity and self-construction; 
Psychology and identity; Personal characteristics and identity; Manners 
of construction of personal identity; Emotions and behaviour; Behaviour 
and identity; Identity processes in interpersonal relations; Gender and 
identity; Trans-gender experience and identity; The human body and 
identity; Disability and identity;

Culture and collective identity: Static vs. Dynamic identity; Identity 
and national/ethnic belonging; Identity and nationalism; Identity and 
social inclusion/exclusion; Identity, xenophobia, genocide; Identity and 
group violence; Identity and national symbols; laws and regulations; 
identity and the existence/relevance of communal 
organizations/clubs/groups; Identity and tradition; Identity and 
religion; Sources of religious authority; Identity and theology;

Identity and Memory: Narrative identities; Identity and autobiographies; 
Identity and cultural heritage; Identity and the museum; Identity and 
archives; Identity and politics of memory; Ethnography and cultural 
identity; Identity and rituals; Identity and cult;

Identity and globalisation: Identity and migrations; Migrants and 
flexible identities; Identity and diaspora; Transnational identities; 
Diaspora and creation of subject; Identity and relationships with the 
homeland; Identity and cultural assimilation; Identity and cultural 
hybridization; Identity and multinationalism; Identity and 
cosmopolitanism, diversity and hybrids; Borders and the negotiation of 
identities; Challenges and perspective of the return; Narrative of 
imaginary vs. actual return;

Identity and politics: Political identity and ethnic belonging; Nation 
branding; Identity and diplomacy; Political/state structures and their 
effect on identity; Political parties and identity; Political culture 
and factors on identity formation: remaking and re-inventing identities; 
Multiculturalism and minority rights; The European identity; 
Transnational identities;

Identity and knowledge: Educational institutions and creation of 
identity; Identity and teaching; Education and identity conflicts;

Identity and philosophy: Identity and critical theory; Marxist views of 
identity; Identity and post-colonial theory; "Ours" and "Theirs"; 
Prejudices;

Identity and history: Historical background of current problems; 
Historical methodology and identity debate; History, legitimacy, 
identity; Identity and historical narrative;

Identity, space, place: Space, place and discursive practices; Identity, 
cultural and ritual artefacts; Anchored identities; Meaning of 
geographic spaces in creation of identities; Identity and tourisms; 
Imagining the nation through the urban-rural distinction; Identity 
transformations and transformations of the city;

Identity and linguistics: Language as identity formation; Language in 
multicultural societies; Linguistic imperialism and identity; Linguistic 
diversity;

Identity and literature: The role of literature in the 
identity-formation; Narratives and weaving of identities; National 
images used in literature; The Other in literature; Traditions and cliches;

Identity, art and architecture: Representations and identity-formation 
in arts: theatre, film, paining; Identity and (ethnic) music; Identity 
and architecture; Monuments and symbols in identity-formation; Identity 
and place brending

Identity and media: Identity-formation in societies over-saturated with 
media; Identity, media, conflict; Identity, media, tolerance; 
Representations of culture and identity in the media; Identity and new 
technologies; Identity and virtual reality; Identity and cyber-culture; 
Identity and the Internet; Institutional and corporate identity; 
Identity, morals, ethics;

Identity and popular culture: Identity and folk culture; Consumer 
identity and shopping behavior; Fashion and design in 
identity-formation; Food, culture and identity; Social media and popular 
culture; Subcultures and identity; Queer identity and popular culture; 
Identity and lifestyles;

The 3rd Annual International Conference of CCCS 2015: “Identity and 
Culture” welcomes the participation of all researchers of culture, 
literature, history, philosophy, arts, religion, sociology, media, as 
well as those from the general public interested in the topic. We 
welcome reports and creative projects that study the questions related 
to the Conference's subject matter.

Conference calendar

February 15, 2015: Deadline for submission of abstracts

First half of March 2015: Acceptance info

August 15, 2015: Final programme of the Conference

September 3-5, 2015: Conference dates

September 6-8, 2015: Visit to Ohrid (optional post-conference event)

December 15, 2015: Final paper submission deadline

April 1, 2016: Results from the review of submitted papers

Until the end of 2016: Publication of accepted and reviewed papers

Propositions

Papers proposals

Submissions of abstracts (up to 250 words), short bios (up to 100 words) 
may be made online, by filling the form 
http://cultcenter.net/?wpgform_qv=2011

Or, you can send paper proposals offline. Please, download the form (MS 
WORD document), fill it in and send it by e-mail to 
(conference /at/ cultcenter.net). You can download the form from here: 
http://cultcenter.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Registration-form-Identity-and-culture.docx

The abstracts should not be longer than 250 words (1720 characters).

Panel proposals

We welcome proposals for panel discussions, especially panels organized 
by internationally recognized experts that aim to gather a group of 
researchers around one topic or subject. That will achieve interaction 
between the panelists and the other participants in the conference. The 
panels are an important segment of the Conference.

Submissions of abstracts (up to 250 words), short bios (up to 100 words) 
may be made online, by filling the form 
http://cultcenter.net/?wpgform_qv=2011

Also, you can send panel proposals offline. Please, download the form 
(MS WORD document), fill it in and send it by e-mail to 
(conference /at/ cultcenter.net). You can download the form from here: 
http://cultcenter.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Registration-form-Identity-and-culture.docx



The abstracts should not be longer than 250 words (1720 characters).

Abstracts can be submitted in English, Russian or Macedonian language, 
depending on the language of presentation of the paper.

Selection and publishing of papers

The participants shall have 15 minutes to present his/her report. Five 
minutes Q&A session shall be reserved for every presentation.

The papers have to be original and to not have been published previously 
or presented at an earlier conference.

The abstracts shall be reviewed by the organization committee of the 
Conference, in accordance with international standards for scientific 
publications.

The papers that will receive positive reviews shall be published in the 
online peer-reviewed journal Investing Culture during 2016.

Selected full text papers with high-impact shall be published in the 
international peer-reviewed journal ???????/Culture (in both the print 
and online editions). The paper selection will be carried out during the 
peer review process as well as at the conference presentation stage. The 
final decision for paper selection will be made based on peer review 
reports by the editorial board and conference board jointly.

Participation Fees

Early registration: till May 1st, 2015: €40

Registration: May 2nd – June 15, 2015: €60

Late registration: On-site registration (or after June 15, 2015): €80

If presentations have multiple authors, participation fee is needed for 
each author, to cover the cost of materials.

The conference fee include conference materials, use of presentation 
equipment, refreshments, the welcome party, online Book of Abstracts, 
the review of the submitted papers and the publication of accepted full 
text papers

The participants are expected to cover their travel and accommodation costs.

For additional information please contact Dr Mishel Pavlovski or Dr 
Loreta Georgievska – Jakovleva on email (conference /at/ cultcenter.net)

For more information, visit the website of the Centre for Culture and 
Cultural Studies http://www.cultcenter.net/





Best regards,

Loreta Georgievska Jakovleva













Dr. Loreta Georgievska - Jakovleva

Full professor
Saints Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje

Institute for Macedonian Literature
http://iml.edu.mk
Centre for Culture and Cultural Studies
http://cultcenter.net/











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