The İzmir Cultural Studies Seminar

Abstract

This report examines the second cultural studies seminar held in İzmir in 1997, focusing on its interdisciplinary approach. It highlights key themes such as historiography, colonialism, identity, and cultural representation. The report outlines the contributions of keynote speakers and the range of papers presented, emphasizing the importance of dialogue between history and cultural studies. It concludes that the seminar represents a significant step toward establishing an ongoing tradition of interdisciplinary cultural research in Turkey.

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