Script-switching in Literary Texts (online conference)

This conference brings together scholars from around the world to explore the phenomenon of script-switching in literary texts. Thirty contributions have been selected for presentation, representing diverse geographical regions and historical periods, with scheduling that accommodates participants from Japan to California. The conference's scope encompasses a range of topics, including the stylistic functions of script-switching in Japanese literature and its connection to multilingualism and translation. Presentations will also examine multi-script usage in various regions, such as Asia, North Africa, and Europe, as well as the significance of script choice in historical documents. The narratological potential of heterography will be explored through the works of authors like Ezra Pound and Anne Carson. Furthermore, the conference will address the role of script in contemporary contexts, including avant-garde drama, K-pop lyrics, art and occult science texts. Four keynotes will be delivered, including one by Haun Saussy and Monika Schmitz-Emans. A book presentation featuring "Writing Beyond Writing" by Tim Brookes is also included in the program. This conference provides a forum for scholarly exchange and discussion on this multifaceted topic.