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Thesis (Magisterarbeit)--Martin-Luther-Universität, Halle-Wittenberg, 2007. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 135-149).

Cette thèse sur l'identité nationale et ecclésiale macédonienne développe trois axes de recherche afin de mieux cerner cette notion complexe d'identité : les cartes ethnographiques, l'ecclésiologie et l'usage des mythes nationaux de 1870 à 2013. Elle mobilise des informations issues de l'aire balkanique, de pays d'Europe occidentale et de Russie, des documents d'archives diplomatiques et ecclésiastiques inédits, et des enquêtes de terrain. La thèse montre d'abord comment, à travers la cartographie ethnographique, a été forgé le concept de « Slaves macédoniens », longtemps resté dans l'ambiguïté d'une acception territoriale ou ethnique ; elle montre aussi les bases théoriques de la notion (avec le rôle d'un Jovan Cvijic), et les différents acteurs, des cartographes et géographes aux théoriciens de la particularité ethnique des Macédoniens. Puis la thèse analyse le rôle des Eglises dans l'affirmation du sentiment national et les critères ecclésiologiques. Les cas de l'Eglise orthodoxe et de l'Eglise uniate macédoniennes prouvent que l'espace ecclésial constitue un excellent observatoire d'analyse identitaire, qui permet de mesurer l'impact des facteurs impliqués dans le processus d'établissement d'Eglises et de situer les défis ecclésiaux aux échelles nationale, régionale et internationale. Enfin, la prise en compte de la construction et de la diffusion de mythes géographiques et historiques en tant que vecteurs d'identité collective, mis en avant par l'Etat, permet de saisir leurs effets dans trois champs : l'enseignement universitaire et scolaire, la révision de l'histoire et l'aménagement territorial, qui concourent au processus actuel de reconstruction identitaire. / This thesis deals with Macedonia's national and ecclesiastical identity and develops three research areas to better define the complex notion of identity : ethnographic maps, ecclesiology, and the use of national myths from 1870 to 2013. It uses information from the Balkans, Western Europe, and Russia along with unpublished documents from diplomatic and ecclesiastical archives as well as field surveys. First of all, through the use of ethnographic maps, the thesis shows how the idea of « Macedonian Slavs » came about, a concept long anchored in the ambiguity of a territorial and ethnic definition. It also demonstrates the theoretical foundation of the idea (including the rôle played by Jovan Cvijic) and presents the various actors from cartographers and geographers to the theoreticians of Macedonian ethnic particularity. The thesis then analyses the rôle of Churches in affirming national feelings as well as ecclesiological criteria. The cases of the Macedonian Orthodox and Uniate Churches prove that the ecclesiastical space constitutes an excellent observation point for analyzing identity. From this observatory, the impact of factors that contributed to the establishment of the Churches can be measured, and the ecclesial challenges can be situated on regional, national, and international scales. Finally, the study of the construction and diffusion of geographical and historical myths, as markers of a collective identity which have been put forward by the State, help to understand their impact in three areas : high school and university teaching, the revision of history, and territorial planning. These three play a rôle in the contemporary process of identity reconstruction.

Les rites funéraires pratiqués dans le royaume téménide et ses environs au cours de la période archaïque témoignent de l’usage de pratiques standardisées en lien avec de fortes croyances locales. Les nécropoles pouvaient regrouper un grand nombre de tombes dont le mobilier, souvent riche, était composé de différentes catégories d’objets tels que des vases, des pièces d’armement, des parures, et des miniatures. Des ornements en feuille d’or couvraient les vêtements des défunts et pouvaient orner certains objets. Dans le cas des tombes les plus riches, des masques en or étaient présents. En analysant les informations publiées, nous pouvons mettre en évidence des assemblages d’objets, des thèmes récurrents ainsi que des caractéristiques communes à l’ensemble des nécropoles étudiées tout en soulignant les particularités de chaque site. / The funerary practices used in the Temenid kingdom during the archaic period testify of the use of standardized practices linked to strong local beliefs in the afterlife. In some cases, cemeteries could be particularly vast, and display a variety of funerary artefacts, often richly ornated, like vases, weaponry, jewellery and miniature objects. The wealthiest tombs could also contain funerary masks. If we analyze the data that has been published, it is possible to determine patterns in the selection of objects, recurrent iconographical themes as well as common features linking together these different cemeteries. It is also possible to determine local characteristics present in each site.

Skopje 2014: Governmental Role in the Spatial Politics of Collective Memory In my research the key interest is to understand how the government uses public spaces in order to supply the continuity of the narratives and how it maintains collective memories. In the matter of the public interpretations of the past, I am especially interested in the effects it has upon the collective memories of the citizens, notably to the generations, who have experienced the city. Above all, I examine the work of artists and architects who are using styles and symbols that affect the memories by ambivalent imitations and interpretations. Such content is seen within the framework of a multi- ethnical state presented by polarized public with polarized relations between the two major ethnicities of Macedonians and Albanians. I will try to examine the level of manipulation while demonstrating history in public space, creating false correlations of the past. Such phenomenon has been perceived as a one of having negative influence at present. It is taken as a possible change within the process of identification of future generations. I organized the research in two parts. In the first one I give a synchronic presentation of delivered criticism and comments on the project"Skopje 2014". In the second part, having a...

abstract: Naming and naming practices take place at various sites associated with international politics. These sites include border crossings, migrations, diasporas, town halls, and offices of political parties representing minorities. This project is an investigation of these and other sites. It takes seriously questions of names and naming practices and particularly asks how people participate in these practices, often doing so with states and state authorities. It not only looks at and discusses how people proceed in these practices but also assesses the implications for people regarding how and when they can be at home as well as how and where they can move. Through an ethnography of Aegean Macedonians involving interviews, participant observation, and archival research, I find that naming practices occur well beyond the sites where they are expected. Names themselves are the result of negotiation and are controlled neither by their bearers nor those who would name. Similarity of demonyms with toponyms, do not ensure that bearers of such demonyms will be at home in the place that shares there name. Changes in names significance of names occur rapidly and these names turn home into abroad and hosts into guests. / Dissertation/Thesis / Ph.D. Political Science 2014

The purpose of this paper was to address the issue of democratic restrictions in Macedonia today, 2017, due to all the media attention of the Macedonian political life. It was also an interesting country to study because of its disputes with its neighbouring country Greece, which blocks Macedonia from entering both the European Union and the Northern Atlantic Treaty Organization, NATO. The study was carried out on the grounds of Roberts Dahl’s seven institutions regarding Polyarchy which are elected officials, free and fair elections, inclusive suffrage, right to run for office, freedom of expression, alternative information and freedom of assembly. The method which was applied to this study was an ideal-type of democracy. The seven institutions of Polyarchy is the nearest a democratic governance one can come, and therefore Polyarchy became the main ideal-type. The seven institutions were later compared with both the Macedonian constitution and how these institutions are applied to daily life in the country. The results showed that the institutions inclusive suffrage and right to run for office were the only ones which met up to Dahl’s definition of those two institutions. Further, the institutions elected officials and freedom of assembly are partly restricted by the state. The institutions freedom of expression and freedom of assembly are the ones which are most restricted in Macedonia. The institution free and fair elections is also since 2016 an institution with restrictions because of the political crisis in recent years. Due to these results, one can conclude that Macedonia does not meet up to the requirements of all seven institutions and one can therefore infer that there are several democratic restrictions in Macedonia in 2017.