Conference session tracks
The IC-ONCM features a diverse range of session tracks covering key research areas, emerging trends and interdisciplinary innovations within the field of History. Each track gives researchers, academicians, industry professionals and practitioners a platform to present their work, exchange ideas and explore the advancements shaping the future of the domain.
This conference contributes to global sustainability by aligning its research discussions and academic sessions with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, fostering knowledge exchange, innovation and collaborative engagement.
The Role of Oral Narratives in Shaping Cultural Identity
This track explores how oral narratives contribute to the construction and expression of cultural identity within various communities. It seeks to understand the interplay between storytelling and the formation of collective memory.
Tradition and Transformation: Oral Histories in a Globalized World
This session examines the impact of globalization on traditional oral narratives and their evolution over time. It invites discussions on how cultural memory is preserved or altered in the face of modern influences.
Storytelling as a Tool for Historical Understanding
This track focuses on the use of storytelling as a method for conveying historical events and experiences. It aims to highlight the significance of oral narratives in interpreting and understanding the past.
Heritage and Memory: The Intersections of Oral Tradition and History
This session investigates the relationship between oral traditions and cultural heritage, emphasizing their role in historical narratives. Participants will explore how these elements coexist and inform societal values.
The Politics of Memory: Oral Narratives in Conflict and Reconciliation
This track addresses the role of oral narratives in contexts of conflict and post-conflict reconciliation. It seeks to understand how storytelling can facilitate healing and the reconstruction of communal identities.
Gendered Voices: Oral Narratives and Women's Histories
This session highlights the significance of women's oral narratives in shaping historical discourse and cultural memory. It aims to uncover the unique perspectives and contributions of women through storytelling.
Digital Storytelling and the Future of Oral Narratives
This track explores the impact of digital technology on the preservation and dissemination of oral narratives. It invites discussions on how new media can transform traditional storytelling practices.
Memory and Identity in Diasporic Communities
This session examines how oral narratives serve as a means of preserving cultural memory among diasporic populations. It focuses on the ways in which identity is negotiated and expressed through storytelling.
Folklore and Historical Memory: Bridging the Past and Present
This track investigates the role of folklore in shaping historical memory and its relevance in contemporary society. Participants will discuss how traditional stories inform current cultural identities.
The Ethics of Storytelling: Ownership and Representation
This session addresses the ethical considerations surrounding the telling of oral narratives, particularly in relation to cultural ownership and representation. It aims to foster dialogue on the responsibilities of storytellers.
Interdisciplinary Approaches to Oral Narratives and Cultural Memory
This track encourages interdisciplinary dialogue among scholars from various fields to explore oral narratives and cultural memory. It seeks to integrate perspectives from history, anthropology, sociology, and literature.