34.3306, Confs: Sinophone Europe: Exploring Cultural Expressions and Identities

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Subject: 34.3306, Confs: Sinophone Europe: Exploring Cultural Expressions and Identities

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Date: 04-Nov-2023
From: valentina pedone [valentina.pedone at unifi.it]
Subject: Sinophone Europe: Exploring Cultural Expressions and Identities

Sinophone Europe: Exploring Cultural Expressions and Identities

Date: 13-Dec-2024 - 14-Dec-2024
Location: Florence, Italy
Contact: valentina pedone
Contact Email: valentina.pedone at unifi.it

Linguistic Field(s): Historical Linguistics
Subject Language(s): Chuvantsy (xcv)
                     Sudest (tgo)
Language Family(ies): Sabahan

Meeting Description:

Originating in the early 2000s, Sinophone Studies has emerged as a
dynamic and expanding area of academic inquiry. It is an
interdisciplinary field that delves into the rich and diverse cultural
expressions of Sinitic languages beyond geographical borders, focusing
on communities, individuals, and cultural productions that are
influenced by Chinese languages, cultures, and heritage. Sinophone
communities have evolved into a vast tapestry of cultural
intersections, displacements, and hybridities across global contexts,
giving rise to an interdisciplinary field that embraces a wide
spectrum of subjects, from literature and film to art, history,
linguistics, and beyond.
Central to the exploration of Sinophone Studies is the examination of
how languages shape cultural identities and influence creative
expressions. Scholars in this field scrutinize how diverse communities
across the globe utilize Chinese languages to articulate their
experiences, histories, and cultural identities. Sinophone Studies
also engages with the complex web of historical and contemporary
interactions between the Sinophone communities and their host
societies. From early historical migrations to recent waves of
globalization, this field investigates the multifaceted interactions
and exchanges that have shaped the Sinophone experience. Moreover,
Sinophone Studies aims to dismantle the monolithic representation of
the "Chinese" identity and encourages a nuanced understanding of the
multiple voices and perspectives that constitute the Sinophone world.
Through critical analysis and close examination, this field seeks to
uncover marginalized narratives, voices, and artistic expressions that
are often overlooked in mainstream discourses.

Conference Objectives
Although Sinophone Studies has garnered increasing academic attention
since its introduction in the early 2000s, there is still a lingering
reluctance towards this concept, particularly in Europe.
While the Chinese presence in Europe has a centuries-old history,
European academic discourse has long neglected the conceptualization
of a Sinophone-European culture and the systematic study of Sinophone
European communities and individuals in their contribution to shaping
local cultures, such as bilingual Sino-Italian writers/performers or
Sino-French artists. By considering the possible influence of an
orientalist and Eurocentric prejudice in this lack of interest, we aim
to ignite conversation by inviting scholars and researchers from
diverse disciplines to explore the intricate complexities of Sinophone
cultural production in Europe.
As we investigate the multifarious connections between language,
culture, and identity that have been occurring in Europe inside,
across, and around different Sinophone contexts, we also seek to
contribute to a deeper comprehension of the ever-changing,
interconnected world we live in, fostering cross-cultural dialogues
and promoting a more inclusive understanding of global cultural
dynamics.
Although in the past few years a handful of scholars have been
examining Sinophone articulations in and from Europe, such as Simona
Gallo and Martina Codeluppi, Zhiyi Yang, Gregor Benton, and Andrea
Riemenschnitter there remains much to be explored. The primary goal of
this conference is to bring new insights about European Sinophone
studies, as well as to bridge the gap between researchers from Europe
who explore the Sinophone "from" Europe and those who investigate the
Sinophone "in" Europe, with a particular emphasis on the latter.
Together, we will delve into what we call "Sinophone Europe" – a
complex space where cultures, histories, and identities converge,
intertwine, and evolve.

We welcome submissions from Europe-based scholars who are conducting
research in the field of Sinophone Studies as well as from any scholar
whose research focuses on Sinophone communities and/or subjectivities
in Europe. Abstracts of no more than 300 words should be submitted via
email to valentina.pedone at unifi.it and
rebecca.ehrenwirth at sdi-muenchen.de by
December 1, 2023. (Note: Please send your abstract to both email
addresses.)
Please ensure that your submission includes a brief biography with
your name, affiliation, and contact information.
Please note that the conference will take place at the University of
Florence, Italy.
Important dates and information
Paper abstract due: December 1, 2023
Notification of acceptance: February 1, 2024
Full paper due for circulation among conference participants: August
31, 2024
Conference dates: December 13-14, 2024
Contact details: valentina.pedone at unifi.it;
rebecca.ehrenwirth at sdi-muenchen.de

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