2026 Suzhou International James Joyce Symposium: Call for Papers and Participation
The Institute of Global Humanities at Nanjing University, in collaboration with Yilin Press, will host the “2026 Suzhou International James Joyce Symposium” on June 6, 2026, at the Suzhou campus of Nanjing University. The symposium is designed to facilitate academic exchanges among researchers of James Joyce both from China and around the world, with the goal of promoting a deeper understanding of Joyce and contemporary Western literature. The event aims to encourage dialogue regarding the connections between Chinese and Western literary traditions.
Symposium Theme
The theme for the symposium is “Joyce and the East,” with participants invited to submit papers addressing this topic. The event will include four thematic panels: “Eastern and Western Cultures in Joyce’s Works,” “Joyce in the East,” “Joyce and Contemporary Literature,” and “Studies on Finnegans Wake.” These panels will examine cultural exchanges between Eastern and Western literature as reflected in Joyce’s oeuvre.
Participation Details
Attendance at the symposium is complimentary; however, participants will be responsible for their own travel and accommodation costs. Those interested in participating are asked to download a reply slip from the provided link, complete it, and submit it to the designated email address by April 6, 2026. Submissions focusing on the main theme are welcomed, as well as papers on other topics related to Joyce.
Source: Nanjing University
