“Good Sameness: Ben Lerner’s Song of the Fungible”, Professor Daniel Katz (University of Warwick)
Professor Daniel Katz (University of Warwick) Good Sameness: Ben Lerner's Song of the Fungible Wednesday 5 April 2023, 17:30 Room HZ-60 This talk will focus on the trope of the "fungible" in Ben Lerner's work, to see how it organises several related concerns: the relationship of the poet or artist to the collective, the relationship […]
“Archaeological Archives in the Digital Era. Attika 2.0”, Barbora Weissova
Department of Archaeology Evening Lecture by Barbora Weissova (Assistant professor in the Institute of Archaeological Studies Ruhr-University Bochum, Germany). “Archaeological Archives in the Digital Era. Attika 2.0” On Wednesday 19/4/ April 2023 at 17:30 in H-232 Abstract To acknowledge the 40th anniversary of the Attica Archive kept in the Institute of Archaeological Studies at the Ruhr University in Bochum, I […]
“The Final Frontier: Outer Space in Early Modern English Poetry”, Dr. Ivana Bičak (Durham University)
Abstract: Is the Moon inhabited? How do the Mercurians tolerate the Sun’s terrible heat? Are there any animals on the ice-cold Saturn? Such questions about possible new worlds in the heavens tickled the poetic imagination following the invention and subsequent perfection of the telescope in the early seventeenth century. The unprecedented advances in astronomy offered a new intergalactic imaginary to […]
“Approaching identity through space and material culture: The case study of the Rock Sanctuary at Sagalassos (SW Turkey)”, Peter Talloen
Department of Archaeology Evening Lecture by Peter Talloen (Assistant professorat İsparta University, Director of the Sagalassos Excavations): Approaching identity through space and material culture: The case study of the Rock Sanctuary at Sagalassos (SW Turkey) On Wednesday 26 April 2023 at 17:30 in C-Block Amphi Abstract Approaching the identity of the people whose traces we are uncovering in the archaeological […]
“Collective nouns and the distribution problem”, David Nicolas, Institut Jean Nicod- Jonathan D. Payton, Bilkent University
You are invited to Bilkent University’s Philosophy Department on Thursday for the seminar of Profs. David Nicolas and Jonathan D. Payton. Speakers: David Nicolas, Institut Jean Nicod; Jonathan D. Payton, Bilkent University “Collective nouns and the distribution problem” Date: Thursday, 4 May 2023 Time: 3:30 Room: H-232 Abstract: Intuitively, collective nouns are pseudo-singular: a collection of things (a pair of people, a flock of birds, etc.) just is the things that […]
“Philomela’s Cloth: Ekphrasis, Expression, and Empathy”, Daniel Armenti
TALK / DEPARTMENT OF ELIT Dear Colleagues and Students, You are cordially invited to this talk hosted by the Department of English Language and Literature: "Philomela’s Cloth: Ekphrasis, Expression, and Empathy" Dr. Daniel Armenti Thursday, May 4, 2023, 17:30, Room G-160 Abstract: The classical myth of Philomela was a popular subject of medieval reception. Vernacular […]
Social Ontology in Political Philosophy 5-6th May
Workshop: Social Ontology in Political Philosophy 5-6th May Location: Bilkent University Library (Art Gallery Room) Conference website: http://socialontologyandpoliticalphilosophy.weebly.com/ Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/social-ontology-in-political-philosophy-tickets-619067235767 (Registration is free, but necessary for estimating number of attendees) – Description: Collective action plays a central role in politics. Understanding the conceptual underpinnings of collective agency, including related ideas such as collective responsibility and collective capability should […]
“Byzantine Warriors in Nicaea: A Bio-archeological Study”, Yılmaz Selim Erdal (Hacettepe University)
Byzantine Warriors in Nicaea: A Bio-archeological Study Yılmaz Selim Erdal (Hacettepe University) Respondent: Jorge Lopez Quiroga (Universidad Autonoma de Madrid) Tuesday 9 May h. 17.30 H-132 and on Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/3899516358 Medieval Anatolia, especially after the 8th century, experienced increased population mobility, encounters between different ethnic groups (such as Arabs, Turks, and Byzantines), and severe conflicts. In this respect, […]
“Repatriation both Ways: A Theoretical Approach to the Repatriation Policies of Turkey through Case Studies”, Özkan Atmış
The jury of the Master thesis of Özkan Atmış (Department of Archaeology) will be on Wednesday 10 May at 14:00: Repatriation both Ways: A Theoretical Approach to the Repatriation Policies of Turkey through Case Studies Hybrid Room H-355 (Faculty of Humanities) and zoom meeting The Jury members will be: Christina Luke. Associate Professor. Department of Archaeology & History of […]
“Moby-Dick and Money as an Ethical Test”, Eileen John (University of Warwick)
TALK / The Department of English Language and Literature The Department of English Language and Literature invites you to a public talk by Professor Eileen John (University of Warwick). Title: “Moby-Dick and Money as an Ethical Test” Date and time: Wednesday 10 May, 17:30 Place: G160 Abstract: My starting point is a contrast that can be drawn between Melville's final […]
“The conceptual origins of metascience: fashion or revolution?”, Felipe Romero, University of Groningen
You are invited to Bilkent University's Philosophy Department on Thursday for the seminar of Dr. Felipe Romero Speaker: Felipe Romero, University of Groningen The conceptual origins of metascience: fashion or revolution? Date: Thursday, 11 May 2023 Time: 15:30 Room: H-232 Abstract: Ten years into the replication crisis, many scientists are experiencing a deep sense of worry and skepticism. […]
“Üstün Dökmen ile Edebiyat Üzerine Söyleşi”
“Üstün Dökmen ile Edebiyat Üzerine Söyleşi” (Etkinlik Türkçe olacaktır.) Sunuş: Mehmet Kalpaklı Yöneten: Çiğdem Ülker Tarih: 01 Haziran 2023, Perşembe Saat: 14:30 Yer: İİSBF, C-Blok Amfi Not: Etkinlik herkese açıktır. GE250/251 kapsamındadır (10 puan). Türk Edebiyatı Bölümü ve Oğuz Tansel Türk Edebiyatı Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi tarafından organize edilmiştir.