18 distinguished academics, theorists, critics, and writers rekindle the public conversation around critical discourse and writing as an art form
The aim of the Conference is to revive and refocus public debate on critical discourse and writing as art. It seeks to map the relationships between literature and critical discourse, while exploring new pathways that extend beyond traditional approaches to philological criticism, critical theory, and critical discourse, with particular emphasis on their local manifestations.
Approaching literature as the broader cultural phenomenon of the art of writing, the Conference raises fundamental questions such as: What makes a piece of writing a work of art? How is it evaluated—institutionally, epistemologically, and aesthetically? Through diverse yet complementary thematic strands, the program will address issues including the meaning and scope of the term “criticism” today; the concept of reading through the lens of critique and writing; and the aesthetic, ethical, political, and cultural functions of writing.
Participants in the Conference include: Marina Agathangelidou, Athina Athanasiou, Orfeas Apergis, Angela Gioti, Titika Dimitroulia, Karen Emmerich, Sophia Iakovidou, Panagiotis Ioannidis, Patricia Kolaiti, Maria Boletsi, Eleni Papargyriou, Varvara Roussou, Nikitas Siniossoglou, Thomas Symeonidis, Elena Tzelepi, Maria Topali, Marios Chatziprokopiou, and Thodoris Chiotis.
Each 20-minute presentation will be followed by an equal amount of time for discussion, and the daily program will conclude with a roundtable session, fostering broader exchange of ideas and meaningful interaction among participants.
