第十届“外国生态文学前沿研究”高层论坛在南京林业大学成功举办

Core Insights - The conference on "Foreign Ecological Literature Research Based on Civilizational Exchange and Mutual Learning" was held at Nanjing Forestry University, marking the tenth anniversary of the high-level forum on ecological literature research [1][5] - The event highlighted the importance of cross-cultural dialogue in addressing ecological crises and emphasized the need for deeper exploration of ecological wisdom in global southern literature [2][3] Group 1: Conference Overview - The conference was co-hosted by Nanjing Forestry University and the journal "Contemporary Foreign Literature," with nearly 200 participants from various universities and research institutions [1] - The forum featured four expert keynote speeches, focusing on the theme of civilizational exchange in ecological literature [2] Group 2: Keynote Presentations - Yang Jincai emphasized the necessity of cross-cultural dialogue in ecological literature, advocating for a focus on ancient ecological wisdom and survival philosophies in global southern literature [2][3] - Zhu Xinfeng discussed the development of ecological criticism in China, highlighting the shift towards a critical humanistic discipline that engages with global ecological governance [3] - Peter Hajdu analyzed narratives surrounding climate change and societal collapse, categorizing them into three levels of public discourse [3] - Hu Zhihong explored the influence of Eastern culture on Western ecological discourse, noting the transformative role of contemporary Eastern ecological literature [3][4] Group 3: Additional Presentations - Tang Weisheng examined emotional struggles in the context of ecological literature, particularly in the work "Love in the Anthropocene" [4] - Zhang Shengzhen focused on the portrayal of ecological dystopias in contemporary youth climate novels, emphasizing their role in fostering ecological activism among the younger generation [4] - Li Sujie reflected on the challenges faced by American environmental literature and proposed that Chinese modernization could offer solutions [4] - Yuan Jiali discussed the emergence of new aesthetic and ethical paradigms in 21st-century American ecological drama [4] Group 4: Future Directions - The forum's success is seen as a significant academic brand in ecological literature research, with plans to enhance its theoretical influence and practical value in promoting China's ecological civilization narrative [5][6] - The conference included eight sub-forums addressing various aspects of global ecological literature and criticism, featuring numerous renowned scholars as hosts and commentators [6]