UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

SOUTH EAST EUROPEAN RESEARCH UNIT

INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL/CONFERENCE
EUROPE AND NATIONALISM:

National Identity v. National Enmity

[The case of the successor states of former Yugoslavia]
Island of Korcula (Croatia) 22-25 September 1998

Advance notice and call for papers

BACKGROUND

As a part of the EU-sponsored project Confidence Building in Former Yugoslavia: Reconciliation through direct communication and interaction, a forum is being initiated at which the issue of nationalism can be freely and openly discussed. The complex ingredients which purport to identify differences between the peoples in terms of their national 'uniqueness' are amongst the most important aspects of the political and social dynamics within the successor states of former Yugoslavia. Examination of the complex relationships which form a raison d'etre and motivation for the processes of self-determination, coupled with major socio-political changes in recent years, presents cross-cultural challenges.

AIM

The acute problematics of the successor states of Yugoslavia in recent history have made it almost imperative that the first Korcula Summer School/Conference concentrates on national identity versus national enmity. The Conference proposes to examine closely the various strands that define the phenomenon understood in colloquial and academic parlance as 'nationalism', taking both a theoretical and empirical approach in addressing the issue.

In its most heightened state, the nature of nationalism is to emphasise, and at times exaggerate, the differences between peoples and to construe such attributes to different groups within society, in an attempt to secure an advantage for the dominant group. The popular acceptance of the 'tools' of nationalism can provide ready answers for a number of political and social problems at a historical juncture in which change and turmoil are prevalent.

The event will be multi-disciplinary in approach, and submissions are therefore invited from historians, sociologists, psychologists, anthropologists, political scientists, lawyers, philosophers, economists, writers, politicians and others concerned with the issue and the region. Although the emphasis will be on issues pertaining to the successor states of former Yugoslavia, a comparative approach is also welcome.

PRELIMINARY DETAILS

The Summer School/Conference will take place from 22-25 September 1998, when the main working sessions are to be held. Workshops will run throughout the week (21-28 September), taking the form of less formal gatherings, with contributions and suggestions invited by individual participants. Short abstracts of proposed papers should be submitted, as well as topics for the workshops.

N.B. A selection of papers delivered will be published both in English and the local languages, and will provide the basis for further discussion and research in the region. Contributions of work not previously published will be given preference in selection.

There is a limited budget which will provide for some of the costs of the main contributors. Wherever possible, however, contributors (especially from outside the successor states of former Yugoslavia) are encouraged to seek financial support from their home or other institutions.

REGISTRATION FEES

196 Pounds, inclusive of registration fee conference kit, and seven days' accommodation [21-28 September] with full board in an A-category hotel. Additional accommodation will be available on request, at extra charge.

Further details from the SEERU web site (http://www.gla.ac.uk/Inter/SEERU).

Due to the limited number of available places, potential contributors and participants are advised to book as early as possible. All payments are to be made to the University of Glasgow, and sent to the

South East European Research Unit (SEERU), The Adam Smith Building, 40 Bute Gardens, Glasgow G12 8RT, Scotland.

For more information contact SEERU:
Telephone (+44) 141 330 6445/3941;
telefax (+44) 141 330 4438;
Email: SEERU@gla.ac.uk.

Yours sincerely

Marin Greenwood

South East European Research Unit (SEERU)
The Adam Smith Building
University of Glasgow
40 Bute Gardens
Glasgow G12 8RT
SCOTLAND
Tel. (+44) 141 330 3941/6445
Fax (+44) 141 330 4438
http://www.gla.ac.uk/Inter/SEERU


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Date: 12.6.1998


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