Symposium Topics

The symposium is open to all original studies that address language, history, culture, and civilization in the context of Artvin, the Black Sea region, and the Caucasus, using an interdisciplinary approach. The following topics are examples; other relevant studies will also be considered.

1. Historical and Civilizational Heritage in Artvin

Artvin Throughout History

Artvin and Caucasus Relations

Migration Movements and the Demographic Structure of Artvin

Urbanization and City Identity in Artvin

Artvin at the Crossroads of Civilizations

2. Society, Identity, and Social Structure in Artvin

Cultural Identity and Belonging in Artvin

Family, Kinship, and Social Structure

Gender Studies

Religious Life and Belief Systems

Migration, Border, and Identity Studies

Youth Studies in Artvin

3. Language, Literature, and Communication in Artvin

Literature and Oral Culture in Artvin

Language Studies and Linguistic Diversity

Oral History and Cultural Memory Studies

Media, Communication, and Digital Culture in Artvin

4. Geography, Environment, and Space in Artvin

Human, Nature, and Space Relationships

The Border Geography of Artvin

Environment, Ecology, Climate and Natural Disasters

Tourism and Local Development

Highland Pastoralism Culture and Nature-Society Relationship

5. Education, Culture and Art in Artvin

Education, School and Learning Processes in Artvin

Artvin Folk Culture and Collective Memory

Artvin Culinary Culture and Gastronomy

Art, Architecture, Music and Visual Culture in Artvin