No. 7 (2023): The Dynamics of Ethnological Research
The present Issue 7 of Terrains serves as a form of recompense to the authors whose articles were originally intended for publication in Ethnologia Academica, Volume 12—an edition that, unfortunately, never materialized in print.
This volume of Ethnologia Academica continues the long-standing tradition of the Department of Ethnology at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” in organizing national ethnological conferences. These events bring together undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students from various programs at Sofia University and other institutions engaged in related research. In doing so, the Department of Ethnology provides a valuable platform for young researchers in the fields of ethnology, cultural studies, sociology, history, and other humanities to share their academic interests with peers.
The present collection includes articles addressing a wide array of topics in ethnology, sociology, and history, highlighting both the dynamism and the diverse potential of contemporary ethnological research. The studies explore a range of issues—from transformations in tradition in contemporary contexts, to urban space, coexistence between communities, and urban culture and festivity. Topics such as social inequality, foster care, and current migration processes are also among the focal points of scholarly interest.
The texts in this volume stem from two National Ethnological Conferences: the National Student Ethnological Conference held in Gabrovo – Etar in 2015, and the Student and Doctoral Readings held in Pamporovo in 2017. Both events were organized by the Department of Ethnology at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski” and co-financed by the Student Council. The issue features contributions from participants representing various academic and research institutions across the country, including Sofia University, Plovdiv University “Paisii Hilendarski,” Veliko Tarnovo University “Sts. Cyril and Methodius,” and the Institute of Ethnology and Folklore Studies with Ethnographic Museum at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences.
