5th BABEL PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES

Dr Jennifer Wood:

Civilisation versus Barbarism: The (Re)Branding of the Falklands / Malvinas

An exploration of how the conflicted nation-space of the Falklands / Malvinas has been imagined in the national consciousness of both Britain and Argentina. Starting from the recent Top Gear furore, we will explore how the Islands have become mythologised in Argentina and also how they have been framed to take on a role (post 1982) that they never had in the British national imaginary.

The Babel Lectures is an initiative of the School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, NUI Galway, which intends to reinforce the connection with Galway through an annual series of lectures especially designed to promote creative exchange and dialogues between academics and the community.

Entrance is free, and everybody is welcome.

For more information please contact suzanne.gilsenan@nuigalway.ie