Contemporary Literatures in English in Conversation: 2nd SGR Seminar Lleida-Barcelona
The 2nd SGR Seminar on Contemporary Literatures in English was held on May 16, 2024, at the Universitat de Lleida, in the Sala Juntes of the Rectorat building. This research seminar, coordinated by CELCA (Centre de Literatures i Cultures en Anglès, Universitat de Lleida) and G4RoC (Group for the Representation of Conflict, UAB), offered academic discussions across several themes in contemporary English literatures. Participants included scholars from the two universities, offering diverse perspectives on the following topics: “The Coming of Age of Literary Gerontology,” “Conflict: Ethics, Aesthetics and Methodologies” and “Challenging Terracentric Readings: The Ocean as the Centre of Human Development.” The seminar was open to anyone interested in the latest literary conversations and scholarly insights.