In
connection with the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Spring
School “Abkhazia: From the Middle Ages to the Present
(Historical-Culturological Aspects)” will be held on May 25-31, 2021. It will
be hosted by Korneli Kekelidze Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts. The
project is implemented in collaboration with the Sokhumi State University,
through the financial support from the Shota Rustaveli National Science
Foundation.
The aim of the school is an in-depth reflection of the history of the
occupied territory of Georgia and its integral part – autonomous republic of
Abkhazia, from the middle ages to the present, to summarize accumulated
knowledge, to actualize the different historical and culturological studies
regarding Abkhazia and to promote and develop collaborative relationships.
The educational program of the Spring School includes
lectures, discussions, and excursions within 5 modules: 1. About the terms
“Abkhazia” and “Abkhazian”; 2. Abkhazia: From the “Kingdom of Abkhazia” till
the occupied territory; 3. Ecclesiastical Processes in Abkhazia; 4. Abkhazia:
Cultural Heritage; 5. Abkhazia in the Collection of the National Centre of
Manuscripts. The course will take place at the Georgian National Centre of
Manuscripts, thus giving the participants the unique opportunity to see the
unique manuscripts, historical documents, cartographic and archival materials
related to Abkhazia in the collections of the Centre itself. The school
includes a session where its Georgian and foreign participants will make
presentations based on their researches.
The leading scientists of the Centre and the
representatives of other institutions of Georgia as well as foreign researchers
will share the results and methodology of their researches with the
participants of the school.
The International Spring School “Abkhazia: From the
Middle Ages to the Present (Historical-Culturological Aspects)” is considered
for Georgian, Abkhazian and foreign researchers and students (MA, PhD)
interested in studies of the history and culture of the autonomous republic of
Abkhazia. The working languages
of the school are Georgian
and English. Lectures and other activities will be held with the support of simultaneous translation.
Applicants will be selected based on the competition.
Participants’ costs covered by the National Centre of Manuscripts includes accommodation, food and travel within Georgia,
however, individuals must cover their own travel cost to and from Tbilisi
(Georgia).
Applicants
for Spring School must submit a completed application form by December 25, 2020, to the following email
address: abkhazia.school@manuscript.ge.
Filled application forms should be sent not later than 25th of
December, 2020. Selected candidates will
be notified by the 28th of December, 2020.
For
additional information please contact Spring School Team at the phone or email
address below.
Spring School Team
E-mail: abkhazia.school@manuscript.ge
Korneli Kekelidze
Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts
M. Alexidze 1/3
0193, Tbilisi,
Georgia
Contact
Person:
Dr
Irina Gogonaia
E-mail: irinagogonaia@manuscript.ge