Interdisciplinary symposium: Politics of Emotions in Turkey and Its Connected Geographies

In Turkey politics is often emotional and emotions are highly politicized. However, a closer look at public and political expressions of emotions shows that distinctive emotions show salience at different decades and under different political projects. In other words, emotions are historically, politically, and socially situated. Passionately felt as well as despised emotions are closely connected to micro and macro developments people find themselves in.

This symposium aims to have a closer look at the politics of emotions and affect from an interdisciplinary perspective. It seeks to inquire the emotional and affective aspects of the political, social, economic, religious, and artistic fields in Turkey and its connected geographies. We especially want to explore the often invisible but highly effective hierarchies that are created among emotions themselves: which emotions are sanctioned or even actively cultivated and when? Which emotions are rendered inappropriate or unacceptable and for whom?

Among others, we are curious to explore the trajectories of the following emotions: fear, pride, hope, love, guilt, denial, resentment, anger, suspicion, belonging, compassion, empathy, humiliation, respect, and trust.

Keynote speakers

Dr. Bilgin Ayata, University of Basel

Prof. Carel Bertram, San Francisco State University

Dr. Elise Massicard, Sciences Po

Dr. Yael Navaro, Cambridge University

Dr. Esra Ozyurek, London School of Economics

Dr. Ayse Parla, Sabanci University / Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton

Applications

Junior scholars are especially encouraged to apply.

Applications must include:

• A 250 word abstract of your research paper which includes your research topic and an explicit research question; a specification of the theoretical approach and methodical design involved; a summary of the key findings of the paper;
• a up-to-date CV of max. 2 pages;
• and an additional list of publications.

Deadline

The deadline for applications is June 15, 2017. Please send your application and any questions you may have by email to euroinst.turkish.studies@lse.ac.uk. All applicants will receive a notice of receipt by email by July 31, 2017.

Complete papers must be submitted by September 30th, 2017

Publication

We will seek to compile the best presentations in a special issue on the topic to be published in a high impact journal.

Travel and accommodations

Those presenting at the symposium will be partly reimbursed for their travel and accommodation expenses. Scholars whose rights to travel are taken away from them will be able to join via Skype.

For more information contact euroinst.turkish.studies@lse.ac.uk