I Congresso Nacional de Letramentos

Abstract

The I National Literacy Congress – COLES: Innovation and Diversity in Literacies and Genres is an inaugural milestone in the Brazilian academic landscape, dedicated to fostering, reflecting on, and disseminating knowledge in the study of textual/discursive genres and literacies. This unique event aims to bring together students, researchers, and teachers from all educational levels in Brazil, promoting a space for the rich and diverse exchange of experiences and knowledge. The 1st COLES is inspired by and originates from a history of academic events, with emphasis on the International Symposium on Studies of Textual/Discursive Genres – SIGET, in addition to the support of laboratories and research groups such as DICENS, GETE, GETEXTO, and LEIA. The congress was created with the vision of deepening and expanding debates on the intersection between genre and literacies studies, reflecting the importance of understanding how these fields of research are articulated in educational and professional contexts of teaching, research, and extension. The I National Literacy Congress (I COLES) is a pioneering event in the field of literacy studies in Brazil, establishing itself as a space for integration, debate, and expansion of knowledge about literacies and textual/discursive genres. Its implementation reflects the growing need for spaces dedicated exclusively to the discussion of these themes, promoting an in-depth dialogue between researchers, educators, and students from different regions of the country. By focusing on the intersection between the studies of textual/discursive genres and literacies, the I COLES emphasizes the importance of understanding language practices in specific contexts, contributing significantly to educational and scientific advancement in the field of Literature and Linguistics. This congress not only recognizes but also values ​​the complexity of literacy practices, encouraging research, pedagogical innovation, and professional development, which makes it a milestone in promoting a more inclusive, diverse, and reflective education on literacies in contemporary society.