International Conference on Memory Studies and Collective Identity (IC-MSCI - 26)

This track explores the interplay between memory and historical narratives, examining how collective memory shapes our understanding of the past. Papers may focus on case studies that highlight the role of narratives in constructing national or cultural identities.

Investigating the relationship between cultural memory and identity, this track invites contributions that analyze how cultural practices and artifacts contribute to collective identity. Discussions may include the impact of globalization on local memory traditions.

This session addresses the political dimensions of memory, exploring how memory is utilized in contemporary political discourse and social movements. Papers may examine the implications of memory politics for collective identity and social cohesion.

Focusing on the transformation of traditional practices in the face of modernity, this track invites papers that analyze how collective identities evolve. Contributions may explore the tension between tradition and innovation in various cultural settings.

This track examines the effects of globalization on collective memory, investigating how transnational exchanges influence local identities. Papers may discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by global interconnectedness in memory formation.

Exploring narratives arising from conflict, this session invites contributions that analyze how memory can facilitate reconciliation and healing. Papers may focus on case studies of post-conflict societies and the role of collective memory in fostering unity.

This track delves into the relationship between memory, trauma, and identity, examining how traumatic events shape collective experiences. Contributions may explore psychological and sociocultural dimensions of memory in the context of trauma.

Focusing on the role of museums as sites of memory, this track invites papers that analyze how museums curate collective identities through exhibitions and narratives. Discussions may include the ethical implications of memory representation in museum practices.

This session explores the impact of digital technologies on memory and collective identity, examining how social media and digital archives shape contemporary memory practices. Contributions may address the challenges of authenticity and representation in the digital age.

Investigating the intersections between memory and cultural heritage, this track invites papers that analyze how heritage practices contribute to collective identity formation. Discussions may include the preservation of memory in the context of cultural heritage policies.

This track examines how societal transformations influence memory politics, focusing on the role of collective memory in shaping social change. Contributions may explore case studies that highlight the dynamic relationship between memory, identity, and societal evolution.