Fw: H-ASIA: Healthcare Reform and Disaster Preparedness Planning in Japan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Monika Lehner" <monika.lehner@UNIVIE.AC.AT>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2011 11:31 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: Healthcare Reform and Disaster Preparedness Planning in
Japan

> H-ASIA
> June 7, 2011
>
> Healthcare Reform and Disaster Preparedness Planning in Japan
> ******************************************************************
> From: Tracy Timmons-Gray <ttimmonsgray@nbr.org>
>
> Dear H-Asia members,
>
> In a new Q&A, The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR) spoke with Dr.
> Makoto Aoki (Sakura Seiki Co. Ltd ) about Japan's healthcare needs and
> care coordination for affected populations following the March 11, 2011
> crisis.
>
> Dr. Aoki explains that many of the challenges encountered in relief and
> recovery efforts point to core issues in Japan's healthcare system and
> disaster preparedness planning, both of which he feels would benefit from
> reform. Read the full interview to learn about:
>
> - Japan's level of preparedness and response following the disaster
>
> - What can be done to improve both inter-agency coordination and general
> preparedness for future disasters
>
> - How the crisis and recovery could influence Japanese healthcare reforms
>
> "Healthcare Reform and Disaster Preparedness Planning in Japan"
>
> Q&A with Dr. Makoto Aoki, Sakura Seiki Co. Ltd.
>
> Read the full Q&A: http://m.nbr.org/lFnKVz
>
>
> Tracy Timmons-Gray
> The National Bureau of Asian Research (NBR)
> Seattle, WA
>
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Fw: H-ASIA: Positions (2) SE Asia Economics & Politics, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto Univ. , Professor or Assoc. Prof

----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 1:35 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: Positions (2) SE Asia Economics & Politics, Center for
Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto Univ. , Professor or Assoc. Prof

> H-ASIA
> June 7, 2011
>
>
> Position(s): Economics & Politics, Professor or Associate Professors,
> Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University
> ************************************************************************
> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=42595
>
>
> Center for Southeast Asian Studies
>
> Two openings at the Economics and Politics Division, Center for Southeast
> Asian Studies, Kyoto University
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Japan
> Position: Associate Professor, Full Professor
>
>
> Two job openings at the Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto
> University:
>
> 1) the Regional Integration Section of the Economics and Politics
> Division (Professor or Associate Professor)
> http://www.cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp/job-openings/faculty-20110620a_en.html;
> and
>
> 2) the Regional Development Section of the Economics and Politics
> Division (Professor or Associate Professor)
> http://www.cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp/job-openings/faculty-20110620b_en.html.
>
> Applications close June 20th. See links or below for details.
>
>
>
>
>
> Position (1): Professor or Associate Professor (1 position)
>
> Section: The Regional Integration Section of the Economics and Politics
> Division
>
> Description: We will recruit a scholar who has made significant
> contributions to the fields of political science and/or regional
> integration in Southeast Asia. He or she should also have a profound
> knowledge and understanding of histories and societies in Southeast Asia
> Asia, and is expected to play a leading role in the development and
> promotion of new, interdisciplinary area studies capable of bridging
> human and ecological studies, socio-cultural studies, and studies of
> political economy.
>
> Starting date: April 1, 2012. Performance evaluation will be carried
> out in accordance with Center regulations to determine renewal of
> contract.
>
> Qualifications: The position is open to applicants of all
> nationalities. For those applying for the position of Professor, a
> Ph.D degree is required in principle, and the applicant should have at
> least five articles or two books with demonstrable influence in his or
> her field. For those applying for the position of Associate Professor,
> a Ph.D degree is required in principle, and the applicant should have
> published at least two articles with demonstrable influence in his or
> her field.
>
> Documents to be submitted:
> 1)A letter of intent stating that one is applying for a professorship
> or for an associate professorship (applicants may indicate that they
> are "applying for either professorship or associate professorship")
> 2) Curriculum vitae
> 3) A complete list of publications: please indicate the five most
> influential articles or books in the case of those applying for
> professorship (as well as those applying for "either professorship or
> associate professorship"), or two most influential articles in the
> case of those applying for associate professorship
> 4) Three sample articles and/or books, with a 300-word abstract for each
> 5) 1000-word summary of past research
> 6) 1000-word description of your ideas on promoting interdisciplinary
> collaborative research after joining the Center (both content of
> research and contribution to Southeast Asian area studies)
> 7) A list of research funding, grants, or fellowships obtained
> 8) Two recommendation letters
>
> Deadline for application: June 20, 2011
>
> Position (2): Professor or Associate Professor (1 position)
>
> Section: The Regional Development Section of the Economics and Politics
> Division
>
> Description: We are looking for a scholar who has done significant
> contributions to the field of micro economic studies on enterprises or
> urban sectors in the dynamism of regional development in Southeast
> Asia. He or she should also have a solid grasp of macro-economic
> issues in Southeast Asia, and demonstrate strong motivation to develop
> and promote new perspectives and synergies in interdisciplinary area
> studies.
>
> Starting date: April 1, 2012. Performance evaluation will be carried
> out in accordance with Center regulations to determine renewal of
> contract.
>
> Qualification to apply: The position is open to applicants of all
> nationalities. For those applying for the position of Professor, a
> Ph.D. degree is required, and the applicant should have at least five
> articles or two books with demonstrable influence in his or her field.
> For those applying for the position of Associate Professor, a Ph.D.
> degree is required, and the applicant should have at least two
> articles with demonstrable influence in his or her field.
>
> Documents which must be submitted:
> 1)A letter of intent stating that one is applying for professorship or
> for an associate professorship (applicants may indicate that they are
> "applying for either professorship or associate professorship")
> 2) Curriculum vitae
> 3) A complete list of publications: please indicate the five most
> influential articles or books in case of those applying for
> professorship (as well as those applying for "either professorship or
> associate professorship"), or two most influential articles in the
> case of those applying for associate professorship
> 4) Three sample articles and/or books, with a 300-word abstract of each
> 5) 1000-word summary of past research
> 6) 1000-word description of your ideas on promoting interdisciplinary
> collaborative research after joining the Center (both content of
> research and contribution to Southeast Asian area studies)
> 7) A list of research funding or fellowships obtained
> 8) Two recommendation letters
> Deadline to apply: June 20, 2011
>
> Process of selection: Shortlisted candidates may be required to come
> to the CSEAS for an interview (to be scheduled on the last week of
> July, 2011). Travel costs will be borne by the Center only for those
> who will be flying into Japan from abroad. The position may not be
> offered if no appropriate applicant is chosen.
>
> Date of announcement: The final decision will be announced by 31 October
> 2011.
>
> Mailing address for applications:
> The Director
> Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University
> 46 Shimoadachi-cho, Yoshida, Sakyo-ku
> Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
> (Please write "Application Documents for Professor or Associate
> Professor for Economics Enclosed" in red ink on the envelope
> containing the documents and send them by registered mail.)
>
> * Application documents will not be returned.
>
>
>
> Equal opportunity: Kyoto University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
>
>
> Contact: Contact address for further information:
> Mr. Kazuhiko Toyota
> Chief, General Affairs Section
> Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University
> 46 Shimoadachi-cho, Yoshida, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan
> Fax: +81-75-753-7350
> Email: k-toyota@office.cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp
> Web: www.cseas.kyoto-u.ac.jp
>
> Website: None
> Primary Category: Political History / Studies
>
> Secondary Categories: Economic History / Studies
>
> Posting Date: 06/07/2011
> Closing Date 08/31/2011
>
>
>
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Fw: H-ASIA: Position Chinese Histgory, DePaul Univ., Vstg Asst Prof

----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 1:41 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position Chinese Histgory, DePaul Univ., Vstg Asst Prof

> H-ASIA
> June 7, 2011
>
>
> Position: Chinese History, Visiting Assistant Professor, DePaul
> University, Chicago, IL
> ************************************************************************
> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=42598
>
>
> DePaul University, History
>
> Visiting Assistant Professor Chinese history
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Illinois, United States
> Position: Visiting Assistant Professor
>
>
> DePaul University is accepting applications for a Visiting Assistant
> Professor (non-tenure track) in Chinese history, all subfields and periods
> welcome, to begin Autumn 2011. Completed PhD preferred, advanced ABD
> considered. Pending performance, departmental need, and funding, the
> position may be renewed up to two additional years. Initial appointment
> and any renewals are dependent on teaching excellence. The successful
> candidate should be willing to teach introductory survey sequences in
> Chinese and East Asian history, as well as sections of the World History
> sequence. The teaching load is nine courses per year (three per quarter).
> Review of applications will begin July 5 and will continue until the
> position is filled. Please submit a letter of application, CV, teaching
> statement, and a sample syllabus from a Chinese history survey course
> electronically. At least one letter of recommendation should be sent to
> Warren C. Schultz, Chair, Dept. of History, DePaul University, 2320 N.
> Kenmore Ave., Chicago, IL 60614. Interviews will be conducted by
> telephone. DePaul is committed to recruiting a diverse faculty to
> complement the diversity of its student body. Therefore, applications from
> underrepresented groups are particularly encouraged. As an Equal
> Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, DePaul University provides job
> opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to race, color,
> ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age,
> marital status, physical or mental disability, parental status, housing
> status, source of income or military status, in accordance with applicable
> federal, state and local EEO laws.
>
>
> Contact: Warren C. Schultz, Chair, Dept. of History, DePaul University,
> 2320 N. Kenmore Ave., Chicago, IL 60614.
>
> Website:
> https://facultyopportunities.depaul.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=138678
> Primary Category: East Asian History / Studies
>
> Secondary Categories: None
> Posting Date: 06/07/2011
> Closing Date 07/15/2011
>
>
>
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Fw: H-ASIA: Position, Dean, Lahore University of Management Sciences

----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 1:44 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position, Dean, Lahore University of Management Sciences

> H-ASIA
> June 6, 2011
>
>
> Position: Lahore University of Management Sciences, Dean
> ************************************************************************
> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=42604
>
> Lahore University of Management Sciences, SHSSL
>
> Dean
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Pakistan
> Position: Dean
>
>
> The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) invites nominations
> and applications for the position of Dean in the School of Humanities,
> Social Sciences and Law (SHSSL). LUMS is Pakistan's premier private
> university, founded in 1986 and renowned for the quality and impact of its
> graduates. Its 100-acre campus in suburban Lahore, Pakistan's cultural
> capital provides world-class educational and residential facilities.
>
>
>
> The School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law encompasses the
> departments of Economics, Humanities and Social Sciences and Law and
> Policy and enjoys a strong reputation of academic excellence. Focusing on
> a multidisciplinary approach so that students study a mix of wide ranging
> courses, the SHSSL imparts long-serving and high-quality liberal arts
> education.
>
>
>
> As the administrative head of the school, the Dean will be responsible for
> the School's academic affairs and its strategic vision, for developing
> partnerships with local and international academic organizations, civil
> society and policy think tanks. As part of the university's senior
> leadership, the Dean will work closely with other senior officers to
> realize the school's and the university's vision.
>
>
>
> This position offers a unique opportunity for personal and institutional
> impact. It requires candidates with exceptionally strong vision and
> leadership qualities. In particular, the successful candidate will have an
> outstanding record of scholarship and academic leadership; a broad
> awareness of conditions shaping higher education, exceptional
> interpersonal skills, and strong networking ability. He or she will have
> demonstrable success in recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty,
> while guiding them towards a standard of excellence in research and
> teaching.
>
>
>
> This appointment is for an initial three-year term beginning September 15,
> 2011 or on a mutually agreeable date and carries with it an attractive
> compensation and benefits package. A concurrent faculty appointment,
> either term or permanent, will provide a base for continuing active
> personal scholarship. Internationally recognized scholars with a strong
> research background are especially encouraged to apply.
>
>
>
> Applications and nominations, including a letter describing the
> candidate's qualifications and accomplishments, should be sent to the
> Convener of the Dean Search Committee by July 31st, 2011. Applicants
> should provide a Curriculum Vita.
>
>
>
> Applicants and nominators are strongly encouraged to communicate by email:
>
> Convener, Dean Search Committee
>
> Email: shssldeansearch@lums.edu.pk
>
>
> Applications and nominations will be reviewed on an ongoing basis,
> starting June 01, 2011, and continue until the position is filled.
>
>
>
> LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. Only short-listed candidates will
> be contacted.
>
>
> Contact: Lahore University of
>
> Management Sciences
>
> Sector U, D.H.A. Lahore Cantt. 54792 Pakistan
>
> Tel | +92 42 3560 8000
>
> Fax| +92 42 3572 2592
>
> http://shssl.lums.edu.pk
>
> Website: http://shssl.lums.edu.pk
> Primary Category: Social Sciences
>
> Secondary Categories: None
> Posting Date: 06/07/2011
> Closing Date 07/31/2011
>
>
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Fw: H-ASIA: Position Early or Medieval Islamic World, Univ. of Cincinnati, Educator Asst. Prof. (sic)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 1:56 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: Position Early or Medieval Islamic World, Univ. of
Cincinnati, Educator Asst. Prof. (sic)

> H-ASIA
> June 6, 2011
>
>
> Position: Early or Medieval Islamic World, Educator Assistant Professor
> (apprently no chance of tenure, limited term, but with a possibility of
> promotion with "educator rank") University of Cincinnati
> ************************************************************************
> Ed note: This is a new one on me--apparently there will be a second
> category of faculty with the title "Educator" who will be eligible for
> reappointment. It appears that this involves a divorce of research
> and teaching, but I am not sure that that is the case. FFC
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> From: H-Net Job Guide:
>
> JOB GUIDE NO.: https://www.h-net.org/jobs/job_display.php?id=42606
>
>
> University of Cincinnati, History
>
> Educator Assistant Professor in Early or Medieval Islamic World (pre-1500)
>
>
> Institution Type: College / University
> Location: Ohio, United States
> Position: Non-Tenure Track Faculty
>
>
> The Department of History at the University of Cincinnati is searching for
> an Educator Assistant Professor with research expertise in the history of
> the Early or Medieval Islamic World (pre-1500). The Educator position is a
> three-year, non-tenure-track, renewable appointment with the possibility
> of promotion through the Educator ranks. The department is seeking to hire
> an individual who combines strong teaching experience in Early or Medieval
> Islamic World and World History. Special consideration will be given to
> candidates familiar with student profiles comparable to UC's large, urban
> university. Teaching load is 2-2-2, in conjunction with service as
> director of the department's undergraduate advising program.
>
>
>
> The application deadline is June 20, 2011. Questions may be directed to
> the Chair of the search committee, Professor Elizabeth Frierson at
> frierseb@ucmail.uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an equal
> opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, people of color, the
> disabled and veterans are encouraged to apply.
>
>
>
> Must have a PhD in hand by 1 September 2011.
>
>
>
>
> Contact: Three letters of recommendation should be sent directly to
> Elizabeth Frierson, Chair, Educator Search Committee, Department of
> History, 360 McMicken, University to Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
> 45221-0373.
>
> Website: None
> Primary Category: Islamic History / Studies
>
> Secondary Categories: Middle East History / Studies
> World History / Studies
>
> Posting Date: 06/07/2011
> Closing Date 06/20/2011
>
>
>
> The H-Net Job Guide is a service to the profession provided by H-Net. The
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Fw: H-ASIA: CFP “Performing Religion: Actors, contexts, an dtexts” November 16-18 2011 Orient-Institut Beirut

----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 2:02 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: CFP "Performing Religion: Actors, contexts, an dtexts"
November 16-18 2011 Orient-Institut Beirut

> H-ASIA
> June 6, 2011
>
> Call for papers: "Performing Religion: Actors, contexts, an dtexts"
> November 16-18 2011 Orient-Institut Beirut
>
> ***********************************************************************
> From: H-Net Announcements <announce@MAIL.H-NET.MSU.EDU>
>
> "Performing Religion: Actors, contexts, and texts", November 16-18 20
> 11Orient-Institut Beirut
>
> Location: Lebanon
> Call for Papers Date: 2011-06-28 (in 21 days)
> Date Submitted: 2011-06-06
> Announcement ID: 185717
>
> Following a recent shift of focus from "ritual thinking" to "ritual
> action" in contemporary studies of religion, the Orient-Institut Beirut
> plans a conference which focuses on the relationship between textual
> traditions and ritual practice in Islam. One of the main questions
> concerns how theological concepts are transformed into religious practice
> – and vice versa. The conference aims at bridging disciplinary barriers
> between philologically grounded and fieldwork-based studies on Islam.
> Religion is not only constituted by texts but by experiences which involve
> multi-layered perceptions: visual, acoustic, kinaesthetic, olfactory, and
> others. Nevertheless, texts play an important role in religion, especially
> in Islam which has a long and highly esteemed textual tradition: a
> revealed script, commentaries, theological treatises, handbooks for law
> and ritual, texts in praise for God and the prophet, elegies, and prayers,
> to name a few. What is the relationship between texts and their believers?
> How are they delivered, performed, staged? Who takes part in this process?
> How do texts shape daily religious life? How are borders, if any,
> perceived between piety and entertainment?
>
> Particular topics of interest include:
>
> • The performance of texts (e.g. liturgy, sermons, popular preaching,
> mada'ih) Questions may include the musical sound, formal characteristics,
> the relationship between reciters and listeners, and the function of the
> performance.
>
> • Changing contexts Changing contexts may include migration and cultural
> transformations, but the question of context touches also questions of the
> public/private, profane/sacred dichotomies.
>
> • Definitions and classifications Does a stronger focus on ritual action
> make it necessary to re-evaluate our definitions and categories?
>
> Papers on historical as well as contemporary research are welcome.
> Abstracts of about 200-300 words should be sent to Ines Weinrich
> (weinrich@oidmg.org) before June, 28.
> Papers are accepted in English, Arabic, and French.
>
>
> Ines Weinrich
> Orient-Institut Beirut
> Zokak al-Blat |Rue Hussein Beyhum
> P.O. Box 11-2988 | Beirut-Lebanon
> Tel. +961 (0)1 359 237 Fax +961 (0)1 359 176
>
> Email: weinrich@oidmg.org
> Visit the website at http://www.orient-institut.org
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Fw: H-ASIA: CFP Happiness and Sadness: Taiwan society and its emotional textures (8-9 Dec 2011, The Asia Institute, The University of Melbourne)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Frank Conlon" <conlon@U.WASHINGTON.EDU>
To: <H-ASIA@H-NET.MSU.EDU>
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 2:41 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: CFP Happiness and Sadness: Taiwan society and its emotional
textures (8-9 Dec 2011, The Asia Institute, The University of Melbourne)

> H-ASIA
> June 7, 2011
>
> Happiness and Sadness: Taiwan society and its emotional textures (8-9 Dec
> 2011, The Asia Institute, The University of Melbourne)
>
> ***********************************************************************
> From: H-Net Announcements <announce@MAIL.H-NET.MSU.EDU>
>
> Happiness and Sadness: Taiwan society and its emotional textures (8-9 Dec
> 2011, The Asia Institute, The University of Melbourne)
>
> Location: Australia
> Call for Papers Date: 2011-12-08
> Date Submitted: 2011-06-01
> Announcement ID: 185610
>
> We invite submissions for papers for a workshop to be held at the
> University of Melbourne in December 2011 that explores the varying
> emotional textures of Taiwan life. It takes the dyad of Happiness and
> Sadness as its point of departure, but also examines other emotional
> registers and how these might relate to Taiwan's social and historical
> structures. These emotional textures can be seen as both products of
> particular kinds of social, political, cultural and economic structures
> and as ways in which those structures are experienced and interpreted. We
> hope that an exploration of Taiwan society through the paired themes of
> happiness and sadness (while not excluding other emotions) will offer new
> ways to approach the study of Taiwan.
>
> This workshop seeks to provide an opportunity for intensive and
> collaborative discussion of the participants' work. It is envisaged that
> during the two days of the workshop each paper will be presented in turn,
> and each presentation will be followed by a roundtable discussion.
>
> Participation in the workshop offers the opportunity to refine ideas and
> develop working relationships that will facilitate publication of the
> papers, either as a collection or as individual articles. Papers will be
> circulated prior to the workshop to facilitate dialogue between papers and
> exploration of the workshop's themes.
>
> Examples of possible topics include:
>
> • Livelihood: the emotional textures of economic life
> • Identity: the happiness and sadness of being Taiwanese
> • The culture and literature of happiness and loss
> • Politics and emotional intensity
> • Urban design, transportation and the sense of emotional security
> • Media: representing the emotional textures of everyday life
> • Construction of social collectivity through emotional ideologies
> • Food and commodities: consuming happiness and sublimating sadness
>
> Please submit abstracts of 250-300 words with a brief CV to
> taiwan-studies@unimelb.edu.au by 15 July 2011. If the paper is accepted,
> the contributor will be invited to submit a full text of around 5000
> words. The due date for the full text will be 1 November 2011. All papers
> should be submitted in English.
>
>
> Dr. Du liping and Dr. Lewis Mayo
> The Asia Institute, the University of Melbourne
> Email: taiwan-studies@unimelb.edu.au
> Visit the website at
> http://www.asiainstitute.unimelb.edu.au/taiwan-studies-workshop/
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Fw: H-ASIA: CFP 5th Intl Buddhism & Nordland Conf, Tallinn, 15-17 September 2011

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Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2011 2:46 AM
Subject: H-ASIA: CFP 5th Intl Buddhism & Nordland Conf, Tallinn, 15-17
September 2011

> H-ASIA
> June 7, 2011
>
> Call for papers 5th International 'Buddhism and Nordland' Conference
> University of Tallin, September 15-17, 2011
> ***********************************************************************
> From: H-Net Announcements <announce@MAIL.H-NET.MSU.EDU>
>
> Call for papers 5th International 'Buddhism and Nordland' Conference
>
> Location: Estonia
> Conference Date: 2011-09-15
> Date Submitted: 2011-06-03
> Announcement ID: 185669
>
> The Estonian Nyingma has pleasure to inform you that the 5th International
> 'Buddhism and Nordland' Conference will be taken place on the 15th-17th
> September 2011 in Tallinn University.
> The Conference acknowledges Buddhism in the Nordic countries, its' history
> and knowledge involving Buddhism and notable people in its' religious
> history.
>
> The main subject of the Conference 'Buddhism and Nordland 2011' is
> 'Historical Connections of Buddhism in the Nordic countries'
>
> other possible topics may include:
>
> * 5 years research into Northern European Buddhism 'Buddhism and Nordland'
> is the only Conference on European Buddhism.
> * What to change in a project like the study of European Buddhism to which
> gave impetus to 'Buddhism and Nordland'
> * Is it worth arranging a separate field that researches the history of
> Buddhism in Northern Europe, or would it be logical to organize projects
> that would involve the entire of Europe.
> * Buddhism in a broader sense of schools.
> * Themes related to Buddhism such as architecture, art, literature, music,
> and martial arts.
> * Buddhist philosophy, psychology, and rituals.
> * Western Buddhism and local cultures; contemporary Buddhism in Asia.
>
> We are also soliciting paper proposals on any aspect of the Buddhist
> tradition.
>
> The Conference will be English.
> The time for paper presentation is 30 minutes. Papers to be presented in
> the conference will be published on the Conference website
>
> If you are interested to participate in the Conference 'Buddhism and
> Nordland 2011' please contact the Secretary of Estonian Nyingma, Marju
> Broder, beforehand.
>
> The title of your paper and a short introduction of yourself should be
> submitted by the 30th June 2011, and please submit a text of your
> presentation before the 1st August 2011 to the following e-mail:
> marju.broder@gmail.com
>
> Contact/Information:
> Marju Broder
> Secretary of Estonian Nyingma
> phone+37256562325
> e-mail: marju.broder@gmail.com
> Visit the website at: www.budcon.com
>
>
> Contact/Information:
> Marju Broder
> Secretary of Estonian Nyingma
> phone:+37256562325
> e-mail: marju.broder@gmail.com
> Visit the website at: www.budcon.com
>
> Email: marju.broder@gmail.com
> Visit the website at http://www.budcon.com
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Fw: H-ASIA: CFP Transnational Boysʼ Love (BL) Fan Studies, special issue of TWC

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Subject: H-ASIA: CFP Transnational Boysʼ Love (BL) Fan Studies, special
issue of TWC

> H-ASIA
> June 7, 2011
>
> Call for papers: Transnational Boys' Love (BL) Fan Studies, special issue
> of TWC
>
> ***********************************************************************
> From: H-Net Announcements <announce@MAIL.H-NET.MSU.EDU>
>
> Transnational Boys' Love (BL) Fan Studies, special issue of TWC
>
> Call for Papers Date: 2012-03-01
> Date Submitted: 2011-06-06
> Announcement ID: 185722
>
> "Transnational Boys' Love Fan Studies," a special issue of Transformative
> Works and Cultures, edited by Kazumi Nagaike and Katsuhiko Suganuma, Oita
> University
>
> The editors of this special issue of Transformative Works and Cultures
> seek papers examining the activities of transnational 'BL' (Boys' Love)
> fans, fan communities, fandom, and the production of fan fiction beyond
> Japan and North America. Specifically, we are seeking contributors who are
> engaged in the exploration of non-Japanese and non-North American contexts
> (e.g. Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, Africa, and others). Transnational
> BL fan studies may also be incorporated into the broader socio/political
> critical frameworks offered by studies in economics, gender/sexuality,
> race/class, and other areas.
>
> 'BL' (Boys' Love), a genre of male homosexual narratives (consisting of
> manga, novels, animations, games, films, and so forth) written by and for
> women, has recently been acknowledged, by Japanese and non-Japanese
> scholars alike, as a significant component of Japanese popular culture.
> The aesthetic and style of Japanese BL have also been assumed, deployed
> and transformed by female fans transnationally. The current thrust of
> transnational BL practices raises a number of important issues relating to
> socio/cultural constructs of BL localization and globalization.
>
> We welcome submissions dealing with, but not limited to, the following
> topics:
>
> --Case-studies and ethnographic examinations of BL fans, specifically
> examining fans' sex/gender, age, occupation, class, race/ethnicity, et
> cetera.
>
> --Local ethnographies relating to BL fans' production, distribution, and
> use of these materials. Discussions concerning the ways in which broadly
> framed socio/political issues or forms of consciousness (e.g.
> gender/sexuality formations, authorities' interference, censorship, and so
> forth) impact fans' BL activities.
>
> --Media and social responses to fans' involvement in BL activities.
>
> --Commercial aspects of BL and fans' contribution to the development of BL
> economics.
>
> --The integration of research on BL fans into a wider discussion of social
> theory, differing cultural discourses, and globalization.
>
> --Discussions concerning the ways in which BL fans' forms of production,
> distribution, and consumption might challenge traditional notions of
> Author, Reader, and Text.
>
> --Theoretical overviews reflecting traditional/contemporary ideas of
> fandom, fans, fan communities, and fans' means of communications,
> demonstrating how these ideas specifically relate to BL fans.
>
> --Explorations of the ways in which BL participants are motivated to
> become involved in other fan-oriented activities (e.g. cosplay; female
> fans' cross-dressing as male BL characters).
>
> ##Submissions##
>
> TWC accommodates academic articles of varying scope as well as other forms
> that embrace the technical possibilities of the Web and test the limits of
> the genre of academic writing. Contributors are encouraged to include
> embedded links, images, and videos in their articles or to propose
> submissions in alternative formats that might comprise interviews,
> collaborations, or video/multimedia works. We are also seeking reviews of
> relevant books, events, courses, platforms, or projects.
>
> --Theory: Often interdisciplinary essays with a conceptual focus and a
> theoretical frame that offer expansive interventions in the field. Peer
> review. Length: 5,000–8,000 words plus a 100–250-word abstract.
>
> --Praxis: Analyses of particular cases that may apply a specific theory or
> framework to an artifact; explicate fan practice or formations; or perform
> a detailed reading of a text. Peer review. Length: 4,000–7,000 words plus
> a 100–250-word abstract.
>
> --Symposium: Short pieces that provide insight into current developments
> and debates. Editorial review. Length: 1,500–2,500 words.
>
> Submissions are accepted online only. Please visit TWC's Web site for
> complete submission guidelines, or e-mail editor AT
> transformativeworks.org.
>
> ##Due dates##
>
> Contributions for blind peer review (Theory and Praxis essays) are due by
> March 1, 2012.
>
> Contributions that undergo editorial review (Symposium, Interview, Review)
> are due by April 1, 2012.
>
>
> Kazumi Nagaike, nagaikeoita-u.ac.jp
> Katsuhiko Suganuma, suganumaoita-u.ac.jp
> Oita University, Japan
> Email: nagaike@cc.oita-u.ac.jp
> Visit the website at
> http://journal.transformativeworks.org/index.php/twc/announcement/view/19
>
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