Thematic Approach

GIRES, the Global Institute for Research Education & Scholarship and the Center for Latin American Political Studies (CLAPS) dedicated to interdisciplinarity aims to delve into the profound relationship between Argentine literature and the construction of national identity, as well as to the portrayal of the country’s social, cultural, and historical realities.

The conference wishes to explore the works of prominent Argentine authors and examining the themes and motifs prevalent in their writing, we seek to shed light on the role of literature in shaping a collective sense of identity and providing insights into Argentina’s multifaceted society.

We propose some areas of interest in an effort to facilitate as many angles as possible. We wish to explore the Role of Literature in Constructing Argentine National Identity and the ways it contributed to the construction and representation of national identity, including discussions on literary symbols, themes, and narratives that are emblematic of Argentina. Furthermore, we wish to offer a Portrayal of Cultural Diversity in Argentine Literature namely how it reflects the country’s cultural diversity, including indigenous cultures, immigrant communities, and regional identities focusing on cultural heritage, intercultural encounters, and the negotiation of multiple identities. Also, through the examination of the Historical Fiction and Identity we hope to delve into the analysis of the historical Argentine fiction literature and its role in reconstructing historical events, shaping collective memory, and exploring the complexities of Argentine identity. Topics may address the blending of fact and fiction, the rewriting of history, and the portrayal of marginalized perspectives.

The wealth of Argentine literature offers also the possibility to explore the Gender Identity and Feminism through the analysis of how Argentine literature addresses gender identity, women’s experiences, and feminist perspectives including the representation of gender roles, the exploration of women’s voices and agency, and the intersectionality of gender with other social categories. Similarly, we hope to offer perspectives on the Indigenous Literature and its contribution to the affirmation of Indigenous Identity, cultural preservation, and the decolonization of literary narratives through the presentation of indigenous storytelling traditions, oral literature, and contemporary indigenous authors. Other thematics of interests vary from the Literary Representations of Social Inequality and explanations  of how Argentine literature portrays social inequality, class divisions, and power dynamics within Argentine society as well as the Literary Responses to Political Repression focusing on the literary reactions to periods of political repression and authoritarian regimes, such as the military dictatorship of the 1970s and 1980s. Topics may discuss the representation of censorship, human rights violations, and the quest for justice and memory.

In addition we propose the examination of the Literary Landscapes -literature portrays the natural environment, landscapes, and their significance in shaping Argentine identity-, the Literary Imagery and Cultural Icons – literary imagery and cultural icons that have become emblematic of Argentine identity, such as the tango, gauchos, and Buenos Aires- and the Literary Interactions with Other Art Forms such as visual arts, music, cinema and other forms of cultural and artistic expression.

We envision an inclusive and interactive event that fosters dialogue, knowledge exchange, and networking opportunities among participants. We encourage contributions from scholars, researchers, practitioners, artists, and activists working in the fields of the related to the conference disciplines.

Topics for presentations and discussions may include, but are not limited to:

Proposed Topics

-Literary symbols and narratives that shape Argentine national identity.
-Representation of cultural diversity in Argentine literature.
-Historical fiction and its role in exploring Argentine identity.
-Gender identity and feminism in Argentine literature.
-Indigenous literature and cultural preservation in Argentina.
-Portrayal of social inequality in Argentine literary works.
-Literary responses to political repression in Argentina.
-Depiction of Argentine geography and landscapes in literature.
-Cultural icons and imagery that define Argentine identity in literature.
-Interactions between Argentine literature and other art forms.

Proposed Formats (Lingua Francas: English and Spanish)
-Individual papers (GIRES will included it in a panel)
-Panels (up to 4 presentations-chaired by one of the presenters or appointed by GIRES)
-Roundtable presentations (chaired by one of the presenters or appointed by GIRES)
-Poster presentations
-Student presentations (one paper presented by up to 3 young scholars)
-Keynote speech (depending on the time availability)
-Pre-recorder presentation (s) (Asynchronous Platform)
-Pre-recorder presentation (s) (Synchronous-live- Sessions: live participation of presenter (s) during the Q&A sessions)

Publication Opportunity 
The Organizing Committee and GIRES Press will publish the most powerful and dynamic presentations of the conference and include them
in a collective volume in the form of short articles and/or long essays. For more information please contact us

Live Sessions Recording
All participants have the option to have their presentations recorded (during live sessions) in HD quality. The recordings will be uploaded to GIRES media for unlimited access and dissemination.

Asynchronous Options
All participants have the option to have their presentations (video/audio/text) uploaded to our Virtual Platform. All  registered participants will have access to the material for 5 days.

Our proposed topics & formats are not restrictive and we invite additional germane ideas
Due to the restrictions of Corona Crisis our event (for the time being) will take place VIRTUALLY