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Ivana Marinkov Čolak is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Philosophy, University of Novi Sad, specializing in German Studies within Philological Sciences. Her academic career spans research, teaching, and publication in historical and contemporary German literature and culture. Education: Diploma (2014) and Master's degree (2015) in German Studies from the Faculty of Philosophy, Novi Sad Academic Rank: Elected Assistant Professor in 2021 Her research focuses on 18th-19th century German literature , with particular emphasis on fantasy and supernatural motifs , intermedial relationships, and intercultural adaptations. She analyzes literary translation practices and integrates canonical texts into modern language pedagogy. Recent publications reveal interdisciplinary expertise combining literary analysis, semiotics, and cultural studies . Her work explores ghost motifs in Romanticism, didactic uses of Goethe's writings, and cross-cultural representations of folklore in media like Japanese animation.

• German literature of the 18th and 19th centuries
• German fantasy literature
• Intermedia research
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Predrag Terzić serves as a full Professor in the Department of Digital Arts at the Faculty of Media and Communications (FMK), Singidunum University in Belgrade, Serbia. His academic career spans over a decade with teaching appointments at both the University of Business Studies in Banja Luka (since 2009) and FMK, where he currently instructs courses including Introduction to Digital Art, Interactive Installations, and New Media and Art. His academic foundation includes: Bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Arts in Belgrade (2000) Master's degree from the same institution (2004) Ph.D. in Intermedia Studies (Theory of Art and Media program) from the University of Arts in Belgrade (2010) Terzić's research centers on the philosophical and theoretical intersections of digital technologies and artistic expression. His work critically examines media-induced loneliness, digital image perception, visibility politics, and the societal implications of new media. As an active curator and theoretician, he has organized over a dozen international exhibitions challenging conventional artistic boundaries across Europe and North America. His publication trajectory reveals a consistent evolution from foundational studies in image visibility toward contemporary explorations of media psychology and digital existentialism. The works collectively form a cohesive investigation into how digital environments reshape human cognition, social interaction, and artistic creation, with increasing emphasis on the psychological consequences of media saturation. Professor Terzić contributes significantly to academic discourse as editor of CascaJournal and through writings for Remont magazine, Kultura, and Supervisuelna. His curatorial practice demonstrates strong international engagement with exhibitions at institutions including the Museum of Contemporary Art of Republika Srpska, National Museum of Montenegro, and Gallery of the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts. He actively participates in the FMK Lab's interdisciplinary research initiatives in digital media.

• Digital Arts
• New Media
• Art Theory
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Diana Popović is a Full Professor at the Department of French Language and Literature within the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Novi Sad. She joined the faculty in 1998 as an assistant-trainee after working as a librarian at Matica Srpska (1996–1998), rising through academic ranks to her current position. She teaches courses spanning French literature from the Middle Ages to contemporary periods, Francophone literature, and specialized seminars on Canadian Francophone literature. Research Focus: Her interdisciplinary work examines: French and Francophone literary traditions Intermedia connections between literature, visual arts, theater, and film Translation theory and Serbian-French cultural exchanges Migrant authorship in Francophone contexts Publications: Her scholarly output includes a monograph on Apollinaire's calligraphic poetics and articles analyzing Canadian, French, and Serbian literary intersections. Dominant themes include cultural identity in diaspora, experimental narrative forms, translation challenges, and avant-garde aesthetics across media. Her work frequently employs comparative methodologies. Professional Engagement: She is a member of the Serbian Association for Canadian Studies and a permanent associate of Matica Srpska. Additionally, she maintains active literary translation practice alongside academic work.

• French Literature
• Francophone Literature
• Intermedia Research
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