3rd International Spring School "Abkhazia: From the Ancient times to the Present (Historical-Culturological Aspects)"
The Application process is now open for the International Spring School "Abkhazia: From Ancient Times to the Present" (Historical-Culturological Aspects), which will be held from May 24 to 30, 2024.
The spring school program is dynamic and includes six learning modules:
1. Understanding the terms "Abkhazia" and "Abkhazian."
2. Abkhazia: From Ancient Times to the Present (a new module in the program).
3. Abkhazia: From the "Kingdom of Abkhazia" to the occupied territory.
4. Existence in Abkhazia: An ethnological excursion (a new module in the program).
5. Abkhazia: Cultural Heritage.
6. Abkhazia in the Collections of the National Centre of Manuscripts.
In addition to lectures and workshops, we have planned round table and panel discussions, as well as field trips to visit historical monuments related to the topics. Distinguished Georgian scientists and international researchers will share their research results and methodology with Georgian and foreign participants.
The International Spring School is designed for researchers and students (MA, PhD) from Georgia and foreign countries interested in the history and culture of Georgia, especially of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia. The working languages of the school are Georgian and English. Lectures and other activities will be conducted with the support of simultaneous translation.
Applicants will be selected through a competitive process.
The National Centre of Manuscripts will cover participants' expenses, including accommodation and food; individuals are responsible for their travel costs to and from Tbilisi, Georgia.
The filled Application Form should be sent to this e-mail address: abkhazia.school@manuscript.ge. no later than the 1st of March, 2024. Selected candidates will be notified by the 10th of March, 2024.
Please also see the full information about the Spring School.
Contact Person: Dr. Irina Gogonaia
Coordinator of the project
Head of the Educational and Qualification Projects Department
Korneli Kekelidze Georgian National Centre of Manuscripts
E-mail: irinagogonaia@manuscript.ge