Call for Papers - Historiography and History Education in the South Slavic and Albanian Speaking Regions

Conference venue: Skopje, Macedonia
Period: June 3-5, 2015
Deadline for submitting abstracts: December 1, 2014

Modern and contemporary history provide us with numerous case studies focusing on the multi-layered relationship between the Albanian- and Slavic-speaking (and other) communities in the Balkans. Whether through hardship and conflict, or coexistence and cooperation, various groups from this part of the Balkans have been engaging in and shaping a thoroughly intertwined regional life throughout history.

The aim of this conference is to provide a forum for academic discussion on the complex trans-cultural history of the region and on the role of history education in the formation of mutual perceptions and relationships. The conference seeks to understand not only the past, but also the socio-political contexts which bring their influence to bear on the writing of historiography and history textbooks.

Most of the topics we will discuss at the conference will touch upon modern and contemporary history, but we do encourage an interdisciplinary approach and therefore welcome the participation of colleagues from different fields in the humanities and social sciences. Trans-cultural and cross-border approaches are equally encouraged. Participants may wish to focus on some of the following topics/sessions:

Applicants should submit an abstract (around 500 words) of their paper and a short CV in English. Please send your application (abstract and CV) to: lichnofsky@gei.de. Presentation time: 15-20 min. The organiser will provide board and accommodation, and will reimburse participants’ travel expenses.
Participants: 20-25 scholars from history and related fields
Language: English

Convenors: Eckhardt Fuchs (Georg Eckert Institute, Braunschweig), Darko Stojanov (Institute for National History), Besnik Emini (Institute for Spiritual and Cultural Heritage of the Albanians). Academic coordinator: Claudia Lichnofsky (Georg Eckert Institute).

Mr Lichnofsky
Georg Eckert Institute for International Textbook Research
e-mail: lichnofsky@gei.de.