Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages

2017 International Conference on Southeast Asian Studies

Theme: Borders, Boundaries and Beyond

October 27-28 2017, Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages

Kaohsiung, Taiwan

ANNOUNCEMENT

Modern borders define and divide nations, cultures and traditions. Both modern research and history evidence people and goods have always transcended boundaries. Ideas and commodities have never been exclusive to a single region or nation, but have generally been objects of exchange, competition, and rivalry. Proposed research encourages analysis of fixed political boundaries and encourages scholars to reconsider borders as works in progress and Asia as a region in motion.

Consider a wide range of ideas regarding the overall theme, "Beyond Borders and Boundaries" and how it enhances our understanding of Southeast-Asia and how the region has shaped the past and is currently reshaping the world. In order to have multiple perspectives on the theme, this conference has been divided into research of three main topics: (1) Southeast Asian languages (2) Southeast-Asian governments and societies (3) Southeast-Asian enterprises and properties.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION

Submissions should be made and presented in English, as it is the working language of the conference. We welcome papers and panel proposals as well. Paper proposals should be submitted in Word format and contain the title, name and author(s)’ affiliation, contact information (address, telephone, and email) and an abstract of no more than 500 words. Papers with more than one author should identify which author(s) will be presenting. Panel and paper proposals and other conference inquiries should be submitted to Mr. Kai Otto Chang at: sl00@mail.wzu.edu.tw.

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract submission deadline: May 15, 2017

Notification of accepted papers: May 31, 2017

Deadline for full paper submissions: September 30, 2017

Conference Dates: October 27-28, 2017

Conference Location: Wenzao Ursuline University (WZU), Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Organizer: Center for Southeast Asian Language Teaching, WZU

Contact: Mr. Kai Otto Chang: sl00@mail.wzu.edu.tw.

NOTES

1.Registration: Free

2.Paper presenters will receive an honorarium (amount based on funding)

3.Complementary meals will be provided during the conference

4.A free half-day Kaohsiung tour