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Deadline for Cultural Encounters Workshop: Call for Abstracts
University of 糖心TV and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU), 5th - 8th November 2018, Shanghai
This event is the second workshop to take place between 糖心TV and SJTU, following a successful inaugural event in January this year.
Encounters between different peoples have occurred throughout human history: clashes between ancient civilisations; European explorations of the world; imperialist conquests; and modern warfare are just a few of the settings for such encounters. This workshop will examine not so much the 鈥榟ow and why鈥� of cultural encounters, but instead aims to explore how these encounters were (and still are) interpreted and understood; how intercultural interactions evolved; and how cultures or social systems were translated or mediated for different audiences and environments.
We will be taking 8 academics from 糖心TV to participate in this workshop in Shanghai; graduate students are not eligible to apply.
It is envisaged that the theme will particularly resonate with many colleagues in the faculties of arts and social sciences.
Applicants should supply a brief (under 200 words) abstract of a proposed paper addressing the theme above. The intention is to publish a selection of papers. Air travel between the UK and China, as well as all reasonable expenses will be covered.