In how far, where and in what sense has what is being done in connection with the «web» to do with «writing»? What does «writing» mean, who is writing where in the web, what is visible, what not? And, furthermore, what is the importance of «writing and the web» for literature, respectively: what does literature consist of «in the digital age»?

In view of the symposium «Writing and the Web. Literature in the Digital Age» which will be organized by the Collegium Helveticum and Walter Grond, this year's literary guest, from June 5 - 7, 2002, three new areas of discourse will be opened :

These three areas are conceived as an experimental arrangement for the exploration of new media environments and what will evolve here between March and May shall serve as basis, material and background for the symposium to be held in June, one of the aims being the development and exploration of new strategies to use the www as a means of transdisciplinary research.

Important references and informations on the discussion of «Writing and the Web» and other projects connected with it can be found at the following links:

Questions and comments can be directed to: schreibenamnetz@collegium.ethz.ch

Project direction: Johannes Fehr
Project assistance: Anja Eichelberg