Narratology beyond Literary Criticism
Second International Colloquium of the Narratology Research Group at
Hamburg University
Hamburg, 21 and 22 November 2003
The First International Narratological Colloquium organized by the FGN
took place at Hamburg University in May 2002 and discussed the topic "What
Is Narratology?". Our discussion was mainly based on papers that
conceptualized Narratology from the point of view of literary criticism -
that is, of Narratology as a critical approach either in terms of its
subject matter (literary narratives), or due to its origin and genesis as
a scholarly theory and method.
The Second International Colloquium of the Narratology Research Group
(Hamburg University, 21-22 November 2003) aims to go beyond this focus and
engage in the exploration of approaches that broaden Narratology's realm.
On this basis we are particularly interested in contributions which
(1) apply traditional narratological categories to non-literary
objects of study; or
(2) apply narratological categories not derived from literary
criticism to non-literary objects of study; or
(3) apply narratological categories not derived from literary
criticism to literary objects.
In other words, we would like to invite contributions based on an
understanding of 'going beyond' in the sense of: 'facilitating the
interdisciplinary and inter-methodological debate.'
Papers submitted should therefore not only present cases illustrating the
transcendence of traditional models common to Narratology. They should
also reflect on their relevance as seen in more general terms: What
interrelation can be observed between re-definition of object domain and
re-definition of method? What potential interfaces to other methods and
disciplines does the proposed innovation offer? Finally, what are the
repercussions of the proposed innovation in terms of Narratology's
self-definition?
About 10 Papers will be selected on the basis of an exposes of between 350
- 500 words length to reach us by 15 January 2003. Selected papers will be
announced by early February 2003 and invitations issued to their speakers
who will be expected to supply a detailed abstract (800-1000 words) for
their paper no later than 15 October 2003. Exposes, abstracts and final
papers should be submitted and presented in English.
Kindly use the application form available at www.narrport.uni-hamburg.de
which will also publicise exposes and abstracts of accepted papers and
carry updated conference information. You may also post your submission
to: Forschergruppe Narratologie, Ref.: "Narratology beyond Literary
Criticism", Universitaet Hamburg, Institut fuer Germanistik II,
Von-Melle-Park 6, D-20146 Hamburg
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