Anthropology and teaching in a globalized world

In the age of globalization, societies in contact face unprecedented challenges. The increased interconnection between cultures and nations creates a complex dynamic in which, among other areas, education is called upon to take into account the needs of a diverse population. This challenge calls for a critical reflection on the place of a plural discipline such as anthropology (Anderson-Levitt K. M., 2006) in the face of development in its various forms: linguistic, socio-cultural, artistic, etc. In the knowledge that "development is [...] nothing other than the set of actions of all kinds that claim to be based on it" (Olivier De Sardan, 2001). The need to adapt to a multicultural reality is now more pressing than ever. As a result, this symposium explores how anthropology can enrich our understanding of social, linguistic, educational and scientific practices in the fields concerned. Within this framework, the overall aim is to contribute to the enrichment of research in anthropology and its related disciplines: human and social sciences, educational sciences, language sciences, exact sciences, etc. The aim is to find out to what extent changing contexts affect those involved in the field, the meanings they attribute to these practices, and the objects associated with them. New insights are thus expected to help not only in the renewal of research, but also in the making of relevant decisions concerning intersecting public policies: health, heritage, digital, education (link with Malagasy society and culture; with the expectations of learners of varied origins, etc.). In short, the aim would be to foster a more inclusive approach in a context of globalization.

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Paper proposals (in French, English or Malagasy) must fall within the scope of one of the nine axes above. They should be sent by e-mail (word format) to these two addresses: theis.rasoloarivony@univ-antananarivo.mg

and alice.ravonjiarisoa@inalco.fr

They should include a title, a 300-word abstract and 4 to 8 keywords. The deadline for submitting abstracts is Monday, March 17, 2025.

We will send an acknowledgement of receipt to those who have submitted a paper proposal. The scientific committee will inform authors of the results of the selection of successful proposals no later than Monday, April 28, 2025.

CONTACT

alice.ravonjiarisoa@inalco.fr