CALL FOR PAPERS

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CULTURAL STUDIES '25 / IX. International Conference on Cultural Studies
Theme: Exploring the Transformative Power of Culture in a Globalized World
Format: Online Event

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The IX. International Conference on Cultural Studies (CULTURAL STUDIES '25) will convene as an online event. This conference is organized by BILSAS (Science, Art, Sport Productions) and coordinated by DAKAM (Eastern Mediterranean Academic Research Center).

Conference Mission

Cultural Studies has long been recognized as a critical interdisciplinary field that examines how culture shapes individual experiences, everyday life, power dynamics, and social relations. CULTURAL STUDIES '25 seeks to foster rigorous intellectual engagement with culture as both a mirror of historical transformations and a driver of social change.

This conference aims to explore the dynamic interplay between cultures, conceived as human expressive and symbolic activities, and cultures as distinctive ways of life. By drawing on the strengths of the social sciences and humanities, CULTURAL STUDIES '25 will address pressing questions and develop adaptive frameworks to navigate the challenges and opportunities of an ever-evolving global cultural landscape.

Topics of Interest

We welcome submissions that span a broad range of interdisciplinary perspectives. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:

• Critical and Cultural Theories​

• Cultures, Identities, and Social Justice

• Cultural History and Politics

• Media, Technology, and Data Cultures

• Cultural Geography and Environment

• Religion, Language, and Cultural Expression​

• Education, Pedagogy, and Cultural Studies​​​

Submission and Publication

All abstracts will undergo a double-blind peer-review process to ensure academic rigor and relevance. Accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings E-Book (ISBN), which will be distributed digitally to participants.All presentations will be published on our website as pre-recorded videos.

Reasons to Participate

• Contribute to a rich interdisciplinary discourse on culture and its multifaceted impacts.

• Explore how cultural practices and theories can be mobilized for social justice and change.

• Engage with leading academics, policymakers, and practitioners from around the globe.

Invitation

CULTURAL STUDIES '25 invites proposals from all parts of the world to ensure a diverse, inclusive, and stimulating dialogue. Join us to explore the transformative potential of culture in addressing the challenges of our contemporary world.