Following three successful international conferences (2016, 2018 and 2022) Hellenic American University announces the 4th International Europe in Discourse Conference. This Conference too aims at exploring Europe through all its constitutive dimensions, history, culture, geography and values. The objective is to create an international and interdisciplinary platform for discussion on how Europe is understood and constantly shaped through aspects that can be theoretically approached and empirically identified. EID IV remains faithful to the conviction that there should be a dialogue between those who talk about Europe and analyze it and those who “do” Europe and shape it.

We, therefore, welcome contributions from early and late career scholars, graduate students, political analysts, discourse analysts, linguists, communication experts, diplomacy and security experts, public leaders, historians, economists, philosophers, policymakers and experts from a variety of fields to engage with the Conference themes and submit a contribution along the formats accepted.



Conference Themes

The Conference invites contributions from a variety of fields which explore Europe across all dimensions that shape it. Contributions may be based on theoretical accounts, a variety of methodologies, ethnographical approaches, case studies and other analytical tools to discuss European identity shaping across all aspects.


• European values: from continuity to change

• European institutions: discourses and legitimization

• Political and electoral dimensions in the European sphere

• Conceptual blending, discourse and metaphors about Europe

• Search for the European narratives of today

• EU Enlargement

• Borders, border regions, space in and for Europe

• Europe, globalization, fragmentation and unification

• Europe and its role in the globe: legitimacy, soft power

• Political discourses in and about Europe

• Peace, Conflict through the War in Ukraine

• Relations and Alliances with the Global South

• European identity through arts and culture

• Im/migration, integration, and mobility

• Populist movements, electoral campaigns

• Europe in the traditional media and social media

• Integration/assimilation/inclusion/homogenization as processes the EU

• The role of religion in Europe and the EU

• European Institutions, function, legitimacy, power

• Potential US isolationism and repercussions for NATO and Ukraine

• European Security and Defense

• EU and the Middle East

• EU and the Gaza conflict



Keynote Speakers


• Michał Krzyżanowski

Professor and Director of Research at the Center for Multidisciplinary Studies on Racism

Chair in Media and Communication Studies

Uppsala, University


• Federico Romero

Visting Fellow

Department of History and Civilization - European University Institute


• Vivien A. Schmidt

Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration Professor of International Relations, Frederick S. Pardee School of Global Studies

Professor of Political Science Boston University


• Ruth Wodak

Distinguished Professor and Chair in Discourse Studies Lancaster University/University Vienna



Accepted Presentation Formats


Oral Communications

Oral communications, which consist of a 20-minute presentation followed by a 10-minute discussion, should be submitted online in response to the general theme(s) of the conference mentioned below. Abstracts for oral communications should be no longer than 500 words and list five keywords. Abstracts for oral communications should be submitted online as a single document.

Please submit your abstract for an oral communication through the official Conference website using this link: https://www.europeindiscourse.eu/cfp/submit-abstract

Deadline for oral communications: March 30th, 2024.



Themed Panels


Proposals for panels must be submitted online as a single document, single-spaced in 12-point type. Panel proposals should include a brief overview of the theme, a title of the panel, and 4 to 5 abstract papers, each to be delivered within 30 minutes (a 20-minute presentation followed by a 10-minute period for questions).

The names of the panel presenters should be omitted from the document to enable double-blind review. However, panel organizers should include their name.

Acceptance notifications will be sent to panel organizers.

Please submit your panel proposal through the website following the guidelines under the SUBMIT YOUR PANEL PROPOSAL through this link:
https://www.europeindiscourse.eu/cfp/submit-panel-proposal

Deadline for panel submissions: March 30th, 2024



Language of Abstract

Papers for the 4th International Conference can be presented in English.



Acceptance Notifications will be sent by June 1st, 2024.


Contact Information: For any questions, please contact the organizing committee electronically at: europeindiscourse@hauniv.edu