Insularity : representations and constructions of small worlds, 2013 : conference review

Abstract

In November 2013, the Department of German at the University of Malta held its first international interdisciplinary conference, titled ‘Insularity: Representations and Constructions of Small Worlds’. The three-day conference took place at Europe House and the Old University Building, both in Valletta, Malta. Except for the second day, which featured several parallel sessions, the conference panels were grouped on an alternating thematic basis making the panel system as dynamic as possible. Despite the relatively tight schedule, the conference moved along smoothly and showed all the signs of an extremely well-organised, efficient and professional event. This review will attend to some of the main recurring strands of thought that featured throughout the conference accordingly.