The 12th International Conference on the Dialogical Self

Tallinn University, Estonia
4-7 June, 2024
Contact: ds2024@tlu.ee

Purpose

The purpose of the conference is to create a forum for dialogue across the boundaries of specific (sub)disciplines, and to explore the possibilities and challenges related to the dialogical self. As such, the 12th International Conference on the Dialogical Self is open to psychologists and scholars of social sciences, linguistics, and arts.

Fields of study and application

Exploration of the dialogical self has a broad scope, including areas as far-reaching as literary science, empirical psychology, and psychotherapy practice. It brings together different fields of psychology, such as personality, developmental, social, political, cultural, and clinical psychology, and brain sciences. Increasingly, researchers use the theory to make meaning of the complexity of educational, coaching, and counselling practices. Across these diverse fields, the Dialogical Self provides an interdisciplinary platform for innovative research, theory and practice.

Central topics of interest

Central topics of interest include, but are not limited to the following:

• self and identity
• culture and self
• self and education
• globalization and glocalization
• social power and dominance
• self and emotions
• dialogue and linguistics
• self-narratives in psychotherapy
• dialogue and development
• wisdom, maturity and health
• multivoicedness and art.

Keynote speakers

Every day there will be presentations by internationally recognized keynote speakers and lecturers who will give a full hour presentations. Submissions for symposia, papers, posters, workshops, and topic groups are welcome.

Source: Estonian Convention Bureau, video link.

Venue

Tallinn University is located in the heart of Tallinn, situated between the historically rich Kadriorg district and the wonderful and charming Tallinn Old Town. As such, the university campus is surrounded by picturesque locations that are a wonder to explore. If you're looking for ideas on what to do, we recommend taking a long, relaxing walk in the Kadriorg Park or by the Reidi tee promenade to experience the dazzling Baltic sea. 

Tallinn University is located on Narva road and the university campus consists of 6 buildings that are all connected to each other. The university buildings are an academic mixture of modern and historic, offering a unique atmosphere for all those who visit the us. Thanks to its convenient location, the university campus is accessible via car, bicycle, electric scooter, public transport, or even by foot. Moreover, Tallinn University is the only Estonian university that is accessible via tram, which is the greenest option in public transport. For more information on where to park your car or your bike, please visit the university website here.

Tallinn University campus is fully accessible for people with disabilities and challenged mobility. Read more about that under "Venue". 

On behalf of the organizing committee, we warmly welcome you to the conference in Tallinn and hope you will create memorable moments.