Discussion: “Comparative Literature in the Era of Post-Critical Theories: Threat or Opportunity?”

This year, the Lithuanian Comparative Literature Association (LLLA) celebrates its 20th anniversary and invites colleagues, researchers, doctoral students and all members of the comparative literature community to a roundtable discussion, in which we intend to rethink the identity, place and possibilities of comparative literature in the 21st century. It will be followed by an informal festive gathering, during which we will invite you to share memories of the association's activities and history.

In the discussion we will discuss:

• How is the theoretical field of comparative literature changing in the context of postcritical theories?

• What do contemporary methodological changes promise for comparative literature – opportunities or threats?

• Is theoretical anxiety a crisis or a sign of vitality?

• What is the situation of comparative literature in Lithuania and how is it reflected in global contexts?

Program

16.00–16.10 Opening remarks

16.10–17.40 Discussion

17.40–17.50 Congratulations to Prof. Dr. Viktorija Skrupskelytė on becoming an honorary member of the association

17.40–19.50 Informal festive get-together

The following participate in the discussion:

• Prof. Dr. Nijolė Vaičiulėnaitė-Kašelionienė (founder and long-time chair of the Lithuanian Comparative Literature Association)

• Prof. Dr. Aušra Jurgutienė (Senior Researcher at the Institute of Lithuanian Literature and Folklore)

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Žydronė Kolevinskienė (Associate Professor, Vytautas Magnus University)

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Jūratė Levina (Associate Professor, Vilnius University)

Moderator: Dr. Karolina Bagdonė.

The discussion will also be available to watch remotely:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84397523622?pwd=Hwig0HhOSWYA6HJlYGa1yl3qGMQWz0.1

Meeting ID: 843 9752 3622

Password: 759307

The event is open. Video recording and photography will be made during the event. The photos will be published through the communication channels of the Lithuanian Comparative Literature Association.

Funding was provided by the Research Council of Lithuania (LMTLT), contract number S-ACO-25-12.

Photo by Vilmantė Lokcikaitė