摘要：We live in the time of globalization,which, whether viewed positively or negatively, is our reality and should be not only accepted but also studied. It is an exciting and challenging time for researchers in the humanities,as it is difficult to define any sphere of life as purely national;there is an important European and global dimension to most contemporary economic,social, political,cultural,and language matters. In this respect,the conference “Towards a Eu?ropean Society? Transgressing Disciplinary Boundaries in European Studies Research,” organized by the Centre for European and International Studies Research of the University of Portsmouth and held there from 28–30 June,was of great interest and importance.
