Since 1996 the Young Forum of Slavic Literary Studies (Junges Forum Slavistische Literaturwissenschaft, JFSL) offers an excellent exchange platform for young researchers from the fields of Slavic literary studies, cultural studies and comparative literature. The Forum offers the opportunity for researchers to present and discuss their doctoral or post-doctoral projects, and to expand their network within the field of Slavic Studies.
The next conference will take place from February 24th to 26th, 2022 in Graz (Austria) at the Department of Slavic Studies. Traditionally, there is no specific conference topic; various philological, comparative and interdisciplinary papers from the field of Slavic literary and cultural studies are welcome. The presentation time is 15 minutes, followed by 15 minutes of discussion. The working languages are German and English. Currently we plan the conference as an in-person event. Depending on the development of the Covid 19 pandemic, online participation may be possible. The publication of a conference volume is planned.
Due to the geographical location of our city and the special focus of the University of Graz on the Slavic countries of Southeastern Europe, we would like to encourage doctoral and post-doctoral students from all Slavic countries to apply for the conference. Unfortunately, we cannot cover travel and accommodation costs for the participants, but we are currently working on securing participation grants for researchers coming from Eastern, Central Eastern and Southeastern Europe.
Proposals consisting of a 300-word abstract, along with a short biographical note and academic affiliation, should be sent to jfsl2022@uni-graz.at by July 15th, 2021.
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We are looking forward to your submissions and to an inspiring exchange at the upcoming conference!
Organizing team:
Mariya Donska, Lisa Haibl, Felix Kohl, Goran Lazicic