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- Convenors:
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Nicola Melis
(University of Cagliari, Sardinia)
Istvan Tarrosy (University of Pecs)
Halim Gençoğlu (University of Cape Town)
Ensar Küçükaltan (Africa Coordination and Training Center)
Stephanie Rudwick (University Of Hradec Kralove)
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- Format:
- Roundtable
- Streams:
- History (x) Futures (y)
- Location:
- Hörsaalgebäude, Hörsaal D
- Start time:
- 1 June, 2023 at
Time zone: Europe/Berlin
- Session slots:
- 1
Short Abstract:
The panelists will debate about the conditions of knowledge production in their own countries for securing a more effective communication of ideas concerning future activities and co-operation amongst institutions also considering various aspects of the future development of teaching and research.
Long Abstract:
New ways of cooperation in African Studies are emerging due to the awareness of the necessity of collaboration as a way to underpin commitment to learning about the African continent in general, and several African countries and regions in particular, coupled with pragmatic foreign policies and (re-)engagement aspirations on the level of the state. Recent trends have led to an increasing interest in new formats of research and teaching, but also of collaboration between researchers, and between institutions (including various African Studies Associations) situated in countries having different backgrounds with respect to their colonial past.
This panel aims to open a debate about ongoing efforts as well as future visions for research in African Studies in Turkey, the Czech Republic and Hungary, three countries that do not possess – in a direct manner – a past as ‘colonial powers’ in Africa (although both the Ottoman Empire and the Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy were participants of the Berlin Congo Conference), focusing on the ability as scholars to transform academic debate on Africa and African Studies. Contributions from this panel can offer enriching thoughts for African Studies, as a share of experiences can be useful for future visions for research. Which models of partnership could be seen as future collaboration also involving African actors? Which are the visions for future collaborative research and teaching? What is the status quo of African Studies in all three respective countries at this moment? And in which way the African Studies in these countries should be heading? Are there any obstacles, challenges and opportunities. on the way?
The panelists will debate about the conditions of knowledge production and sharing in their own countries for securing a more effective and comprehensive communication of ideas concerning future activities and co-operation amongst institutions also considering various aspects of the future development of teaching and research.