What happens when knowledge of Chinese language, history, and culture is generated from beyond these centres of gravity? As a means of answering this question, we invite scholars from the so-called centre(s) and periphery(ies) to participate in what we hope might be a fruitful exchange of insights, expertise, and methodologies pertaining to Chinese studies around the world. To that end, our primary objective is to foster and develop the role that peripheral localities play in the circulation networks of Chinese studies research and communication.
We welcome proposals for individual papers and panels of 3-4 people from across the Humanities, especially where they relate to the conference theme of recognizing work from or about Chinese studies beyond the centre. Research about or involving comparative methodologies are particularly welcome. The following topics may be used as a guideline for the kinds of issues the conference may cover, but it is by no means an exhaustive list:
Finally, we aim to produce an edited volume of selected papers focused on new understandings generated within the conference about Chinese studies beyond the centres of gravity.
Instructions for abstract submissions:
Individual abstracts (200-250 words) should be submitted in a Word document and must include the paper title, the author’s name and affiliation, email address, and a brief bio.
Panel proposals should be submitted in one Word document and must include a provisional panel title and 3-4 paper abstracts, each no more than 250 words with their own title. Please also include the name of the panel organiser, chair and participants, along with a short bio and the contact details for each person.
All abstracts and panel proposals must be sent to amcs@um.edu.mt by 15 November, 2022 [Extended deadline]. Requests or queries may be addressed to Dr. Lehyla Heward or Ms. Wei Chen.
Presentations may be given in English or Chinese. Please indicate your language preference/comfort for presenting.
Conference location: University of Malta, Valletta campus
Conference dates: 1-3 February
Deadline for abstracts: 15 November 2022 [Extended deadline]
Notification of acceptance: 30 November 2022 [Extended deadline]
AMCS Conference Committee: Dr. Lehyla Heward, Ms. Wei Chen, and Dr. Dennis Mizzi
当关于中国语言、历史和文化的研究从这些中心地域之外产生时会发生什么？为了回答这个问题，我们邀请来自所谓的汉学研究的“中心”以及“非中心”地区的、世界各地的学者们参与到与汉学研究有关的见解、知识和方法的交流讨论中。我们的主要目标是发掘和发扬非汉学研究重镇在汉学研究和交流中的作用。我们期盼着与会者都能从这场盛会中有所收获。
本次会议欢迎个人投稿，也欢迎3-4人的小组提案，提案主题须在人文学科范围内、与会议的”非中心地区汉学研究”的主题相关，特别欢迎关于或涉及比较方法的研究。包括但绝不限于以下议题：
优秀论文将结集出版，对非中心地区汉学研究的新见解是论文集评选稿件的重要标准。
论文摘要提交要求：
写清摘要的议题和题目、 2-3 个关键词、作者姓名、工作单位以及电子邮箱。
写清提案的题目、组织者、主席、和参与者以及各自的简历及联系方式。此外，须同时提交小组的3-4篇论文摘要。每份论文摘要字数在英文250词或中文300字左右，须写清题目。
所有的论文摘要、小组提案至迟2022年11月15日提交到amcs@um.edu.mt。
论文摘要提交截止日期：2022年11月15日
摘要及提案入选通知：2022年11月30日
