The Fourth Oxford Graduate Conference on Contemporary China

The Dickson Poon University of Oxford China Centre and St. Antony’s College, 22-23 May 2015

University of Oxford

Call for Papers – Deadline for Submission: 23 March 2015

The ideological landscape in China has flourished as the regime no longer rests its legitimacy on traditional socialist ideology but rather draws on a variety of ideologies as justificatory strategies. Furthermore, the problems caused by the economic reforms have reignited fierce, ideologically-avowed debates in the Party circles. Intellectuals, interest groups, internet users and citizens also have entered the debate. A vibrant and competitive ideological landscape has gradually developed in the public sphere, consisting of neo-leftism, liberalism, constitutionalism, Confucianism, Republicanism, etc. Despite the revival of ideologies, the study of ideology seems to be on the sidelines of mainstream research of contemporary China. It is also replete with methodological and conceptual challenges that are not yet satisfactorily resolved. 

This conference intends to create a platform for graduate students of humanities, social sciences and area studies to share their views on the study of ideology in contemporary China through their own research. Potential papers may discuss topics such as the origin, development and influence of a particular ideology, the role of ideology in shaping political conflicts and policy debates, and the regime's ability to influence ideological debates. In addition to the presentations on their specific research questions, participants are encouraged to present how their research tackles the methodological and conceptual challenges in the study of ideology.

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In conjunction with the first annual Critical Asian Humanities workshop at Duke University
April 3rd, 2015

Duke University will be host a select graduate student conference on April 3rd, 2015, in conjunction with its first annual Critical Asian Humanities workshop, which will run from April 3rd to April 4th. Integrating approaches and methodologies from cultural studies, critical theory, and area studies, Critical Asian Humanities is an interdisciplinary field that emphasizes humanistic inquiry while critically interrogating many of the assumptions on which the humanities have traditionally relied. The workshop’s keynote speakers will be:

Wai-yee Li (Harvard): “The Uses of Barbarians in Early China”
Lisa Yoneyama (Toronto):  ”A Transpacific Critique of Cold War Knowledge Formations”
Lisa Lowe (Tufts): “John Stuart Mill in Hong Kong”

Closing remarks:
Rey Chow (Duke)

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Date: March 13 & 14, 2015
Location: Harvard University
Application materials: A single-spaced 250-word paper proposal and a short bio.
Travel & lodging: Travel expenses are not covered, but lodging may be accommodated upon request.
Registration fee: $20

The Graduate Student Committee of the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations at Harvard University invites graduate students from any university to submit abstracts for our conference, to be held on March 13 & 14, 2015. The conference is sponsored by The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences and the Fairbank Center, and supported by the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations.

Between early textual practices and the arrival of our modern sense of what constitutes literature, the concept of “wenxue” 文學 went through myriad transformations that both enrich and challenge our understanding of the literary past. At this conference, faculty discussants and graduate student presenters will explore topics including (but not limited to): the relationship between textuality and genre, the performativity of ritual and religion, reciprocity between the authorial self and community, and the impact of trauma upon agency and literary
history.

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The CES 2015 North America Conference

March 14-15, 2015

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA 

http://china-ces.org/Conferences/ConferenceDefault.aspx?ID=39

 The Chinese Economists Society (CES) calls for paper submissions for its 2015  CES North America Conference, to be held at University of Michigan, March  14-15 (Saturday and Sunday), 2015. The local host for the conference is University of Michigan. It is also co-organized byHenan University, Kaifeng City, Henan Province, China.  The theme of the conference is “Economic Transformation and China’s Role in the World Economy”. The conference features some well-known scholars, invited speakers, round table forums, and parallel sessions. Arrival and registration of participants will take place on March 13, Friday. All speeches and sessions will be held on March 14-15.

This conference will promote exchanges of academic ideas related to the Chinese economy in a North American venue. It also provides an opportunity for Ph.D. students in North America interested in working in China to learn about employment opportunities in China. We invite Chinese universities to recruit at the conference for new faculty and pursue visiting opportunities in North America for their faculty members. This conference also invites student participation by offering a best paper award and valuable opportunities for students to network with experienced scholars.

PAPER SUBMISSIONS

CES invites both members and non-members to present papers and/or to propose organized sessions at the 2015 North America Conference. Non-members are invited to join CES and enjoy a discounted registration rate. All fields of specialization within Economics and Business will be considered, but papers focusing on the Chinese economy will be given priority. The abstract submission deadline is December 1, 2014.

Scholars interested in presenting a paper at the conference are asked to submit a paper proposal, which must include a title, abstract of no more than 400 words, and JEL code(s) with keywords. Paper proposals must be submitted via the CES website at www.china-ces.org. You will be notified by e-mail by December 30, 2014, as to whether your proposal has been accepted.

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