[Discussion] CONF./CFP- Globalization & Turkic Civilization Studies, Nov. 2005, Bishkek

[Sule Tarakcioglu]

From: Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University <turkuygar@manas.kg>

CONF./CFP- Globalization & Turkic Civilization Studies, Nov. 2005, Bishkek

Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, Center for Turkic Civilization Studies

International Symposium on Globalization and Turkic Civilization
November 10-11, 2005, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

The Center for Turkic Civilization Studies is pleased to announce the
International Symposium on Globalization and Turkic Civilization to be 
held on
November 10-11, 2005, at the Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University, organized 
on the
occasion of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of our University. The
main aim of the Symposium is to gather the scientists who study in this 
field,
to evaluate the studies made before and to determine the goals in the 
future.
Besides, during the symposium, round-table meetings will be organized 
where the
participants can discuss the problems of integration of Central Asian Turkic
Republics.

It is possible for the participants of the Symposium to present their 
papers in
the Kyrgyz, Turkish, English and Russian languages. The participants' 
expenses
in Kyrgyzstan including accommodation, excursions and meals will be met 
by the
Organization Committee. During the Symposium, we plan to organize guided 
visits
to the historical places and traces related to the Turkic Civilization in
Kyrgyzstan.

The participants are cordially asked to send the titles of their 
presentations,
abstracts and their valid addresses to the following address by 
September 20,
2005.

Address:

Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University
Center for Turkic Civilization Studies
Prospect Mira 56
Bishkek
Kyrgyzstan
Phone: (+996 312) 55 27 91 or 55 27 86 / 1222
Fax: (+996 312) 54 19 35
E-mail: turkuygar@manas.kg

Main Topics of the Symposium:

Methodology

1.   The concept of Globalization and its main components
2.   Similarities and differences between the concepts of Globalization and
      Civilization
3.   Role of the concepts of Globalization and Civilization in the formation
      of the modern social development paradigm

Turkic Civilization in the Context of Globalization

1.   Turkic Civilization after the Destruction of the Soviet Union: 
benefits,
      losses and the problems
2.   The bases of the Renaissance of Turkic Civilization
2.1. Ataturk's Revolution as a symbol of the Renaissance of Turkic 
Civilization
2.2. The destruction of the Bipolar World Order and Revitalization of Turkic
      Civilization
3.   The Main Factors of the Renaissance of Turkic Civilization
4.   Turkic Civilization in front of Globalization



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