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Summer 2008
GRANTS AND FELLOWSHIPS
Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for Advanced Asian Language Study
Asia
http://www.blakemorefoundation.org/language.htm
Blakemore Freeman Fellowships are awarded for one year of advanced level language study in East or Southeast Asia in approved language programs. Eligible Languages Blakemore Freeman Fellowships are awarded for study of the principal modern languages of East and Southeast Asia such as: Chinese, Japanese Korean, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Khmer, Malaysian, Tibetan, and Thai, or Burmese. Consideration will be given to other East or Southeast Asian languages on an individual basis. Grants will not be made for the study of Asian languages not in current use. To be eligible for a grant, an applicant must: (1)Be pursuing an academic, professional or business career that involves the regular use of a modern East or Southeast Asian language; (2)Have a college undergraduate degree; (3)Be at or near an advanced level in the language as defined on the web-site; (4)Be able to devote oneself exclusively to language study during the term of the grant; grants are not made for part-time study; (5)Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States. "Professional or business career" includes, but is not limited to, careers in computer science, engineering, international business, journalism, law, medicine, NGO work, and teaching. Blakemore Freeman Fellowships are made for one year of full-time language study. This may include study in the summer preceding or following an academic year program. The Foundation encourages applicants who are applying for an academic year program to include a summer term. No deferrals of grants will be permitted. Study must start between June of the year of award and May of the following year.
Deadline: 30 December 2008
CONFERENCES AND PAPERS
“Language, Literature, and Culture in ASEAN: Unity in Diversity.”
Organized in Commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of ASEAN 4-5 August 2008
Maha Chulalongkorn, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University Bangkok, Thailand
http://www.arts.chula.ac.th/~cuasean/
The year 2007 marks the fortieth anniversary of the establishment of ASEAN. To commemorate this milestone, the ten member nations of the organization have organized various activities under the main theme, "One ASEAN at the Heart of a Dynamic Asia". The celebrations commenced in January 2007 and will continue until August 2008, which coincides with the month of ASEAN's birth. Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Arts is an institution of higher learning that offers classes related to the languages, literature, history and culture of the ASEAN countries. It also serves as a resource center for academics and specialists in topics on the ASEAN region. It has therefore been deemed appropriate that it lend support to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by organizing an international conference on "Language, Literature and Culture in ASEAN: Unity in Diversity". This conference will serve as a platform for academics and graduate students, from within Thailand and abroad, to present their research on topics reflecting their scholarly interests. The conference will not only highlight the major theme of "One ASEAN at the Heart of a Dynamic Asia" but will also reflect the strength and dynamism manifested in the rich and diverse culture which has been a part of the potential of this organization during the past four decades, a fitting finale for the year-long celebrations that have taken place between 2007 and 2008. Abstract Submission Interested participants may submit the abstract of not more than 250 words (using 1" margins on all sides and 12 pt font size). The title of the paper, the name of the author/authors, the institute the author/authors attached to, contact details, and the panel and/or section for which you would like you abstract to be considered should be written at the top of paper before the text. The abstracts are subjected to be reviewed by a panel of reviewers and the accepted abstracts will be announced on the web as well as personal contact via e-mail. All abstracts submitted in time will be published in the abstract booklet.
All abstracts should be submitted as attachments, in MS Word or PDF format to cuaseanconference@yahoo.com. Abstract submission: 31 May 2008
ICAS 6: Think Asia!
6 -9 August 2009
Daejeon, Korea
http://www.icassecretariat.org
Submission of abstracts and panels is possible as of 15 March 2008 at the ICAS website. Please note that all abstracts and presentations should be in English. Submission of abstracts for panels and papers can be made through ICAS 6 registration forms available on website. For the third time the ICAS Book Prizes will be awarded in the categories: Humanities, Social Sciences, Best PhD and Colleagues’ Choice Award. A selection of the ICAS 6 papers will be included in edited volumes of the ICAS Publications Series at Amsterdam University Press. Financial support for travel and lodging will be made available to a selected number of PhD students and young academics. Information The International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS) is one of the largest biennial gatherings for Asia scholars to meet and discuss new developments in the fields of the Human and Natural Sciences. Since 1998, ICAS has brought more than 5,000 academics from 60 countries together at five conventions. For more information on ICAS 6 and requirements for participation, please visit http://www.icassecretariat.org
Deadlines:
15 October 2008: Submission of Individual Abstracts
15 October 2008: Submission of Organized Panels: organized by a group of
different (national) backgrounds.
15 November 2008: Submission of Institutional Panels: constituted and sponsored
by an institution, association or a network.
RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES
Whitman College, Religion Department
Replacement Position in Asian Religions for AY 2008-2009
Area of specialization and methodological approach are open, but preference will be given to applicants with an ability to teach courses in the religions of South and Southeast Asia, as well as General Studies; appointment at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, with possibility of renewal. Completed PhD preferred but ABD candidates will be considered. In their application, candidates are strongly encouraged to address their potential contribution to the promotion of diversity, a core value of the Whitman College community; their interest in working with undergraduates as teachers and scholars in a liberal arts environment that emphasizes close student-faculty interaction; and their interest in participating in the College's general education offerings. Terms: Three courses per semester; 2008-2009 Academic Year. Salary: Competitive salary and benefits. How to Apply: Materials should include a letter of application; curriculum vitae; three letters of reference; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; teaching evaluations or other evidence of demonstrated or potential excellence in undergraduate instruction; and separate statements on the candidate’s teaching interests and scholarly agenda. Send to: Professor Robert Morrison, Chair, Asian Religions Search Committee, Whitman College, 345 Boyer Ave, Walla Walla, WA 99362.
For more information on the College and the Walla Walla area, see www.whitman.edu and www.wallawalla.org.
Deadline: N/A, please contact Whitman College.
Cornell University
Short-term Language Teaching Positions in Burmese, Indonesian, Khmer, Tagalog,
Thai, and Vietnamese.
The Department of Asian Studies is currently updating files of applications for possible temporary teaching positions in Bengali, Burmese, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Hindi/Urdu, Indonesian, Japanese, Khmer (Cambodian), Korean, Nepali, Sinhala, Tagalog, Thai and Vietnamese language. We anticipate temporary position openings in Mandarin Chinese and Japanese, other temporary positions often become available on short notice. Level of appointment will be based on duties, academic credentials, and prior teaching experience. Appointments may be full-time or part-time temporary teaching positions, with possible renewal based on need and funding. Candidates must possess a BA or equivalent and native or near native level fluency in the language of application. Prior teaching experience in a university setting preferred. Term: Variable. Salary: N/A. How to Apply: Applications for the 2008 - 2009 academic year will be accepted until December 31, 2008. Send letter of application, CV, a statement describing prior experience in teaching and the development of language instruction materials, and the names and e-mail addresses for three or four individuals who can provide a recommendation to:
Asian Language Search Cornell University, Department of Asian Studies
350 Rockefeller Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853-2502
Website: http://lrc.cornell.edu/asian/highlights_opps/employment/language
Deadline: December 31, 2008.
Skidmore College
Assistant Professor in Asian Art History.
All Asian or Islamic concentrations considered; focus may include global-contemporary. Teach 5 undergraduate courses/year. Application review begins immediately. Please indicate if planning to attend CAA or AAS. Term: Fall 2008, 1-year position. Salary: Commensurate with experience. How to Apply: Send cover letter, cv, teaching philosophy and three letters of recommendation by e-mailattachment to Rob Linrothe, Art History Program Director: rlinroth@skidmore.edu.
Deadline: N/A; please contact school for information.