Beyond Horizons - Migrant and Minority Literature
This summer school will examine the function and meaning of cultural transfer of new narratives written by minorities and migrants. We will also study their works as important tools in building sustainable societies.
The concept of cultural transfer as well as the various definitions of ‘minorities’ and ‘migrants’ will be discussed and examined in their historical and political contexts.
Topics we will discuss include:
- Literary representations of language loss and revitalisation by minority and indigenous writers;
- The reaction of minority writers from a variety of regions and languages to societal, political and cultural processes;
- Migration as a matter of literary form, and literature itself as a migrating and transformative concept;
- Notions of diaspora in relation to their applicability for transnational literary and cultural studies;
- A focus on different aspects of transcultural messages;
- Transnational approaches to cultural narratives of exile.
| Dates | 15 - 20 August 2021 |
| Location | Hybrid: online and in Groningen, the Netherlands |
| Level | (Research) Master, PhD |
| Fees |
Online € 150 |
| Academic coordinators | Dr. P. Broomans, Faculty of Arts Dr. J. den Toonder, Faculty of Arts |
| Contact | Nannie de Graaff, MA: Beyond.Horizons rug.nl |
This school is designed for (Research) Master and PhD students in Humanities, Social Sciences and/or Philosophy.
It is expected that the participants have a sufficient command of the English language to actively participate in the discussions and to present their own work in English.
The workload is estimated at 40 hours (five days from 9-5 with lectures, workshops, assignments and (paper) presentations).
Participants who attend all sessions and who present a research proposal or paper on Friday will receive a certificate of participation signed by the coordinators of the summer school. Upon request the certificate can mention the workload of 40 hours (28 hours corresponds to 1 ECTS). Students can apply for recognition of these credits to the relevant authorities in their home institutions, therefore the final decision on awarding credits is at the discretion of their home institutions. We will be happy to provide any necessary information that might be requested in addition to the certificate of attendance.
To apply, kindly fill out the online application form. Please note that you will be asked to upload the following documents:
- CV (max 2 pages)
- Letter of motivation (max 1 page)
The deadline for application is 15 June 2021. Selection will take place after the deadline has closed.
You can book a room at The Student Hotel using the promo code: CITYTRIP. This newly built residence is beautifully located close to the city centre of Groningen and the University campus. The rooms are fully-furnished and include a private bathroom. The Student Hotel provides spaces to work and relax, free gym access, free bikes and much more. Bookings are only valid in combination with proof of student enrollment to be shown at check-in. Please visit the website for more information.
"The Beyond Horizons summer school was probably the best intellectual event I had during my studies. My advice: Do not hesitate and register for the next year's summer school now :)"
Joanna - Participant of Beyond Horizons IV
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