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The conference Comparative studies are located at the heart of humanities and social science studies (Détienne 2000, Werner and Zimmermann 2004; Felsky & Friedman 2013), particularly in area studies (Anderson 1998, Lieberman 2009). In that field especially, implicit or explicit comparisons often determine certain conceptions of regional and sub-regional orders. For example, the study of East Asia is implicitly situated within a comparative approach to China and the Sinitic culture. What other “strange parallels” (Lieberman) could possibly be operational to…

Deadline of Submission: 23 February 2016 SHAPE SEA is pleased to call for participants to the Lecturer Training on Teaching Human Rights in collaboration with Mahidol University, Thailand. The training will develop lecturer skills and knowledge for teaching human rights at the undergraduate and graduate level. DOWNLOAD APPLICATION FORM: http://shapesea.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Application-form-Lecturer-training-on-HR-final.docx Source: http://shapesea.com/opportunities/calls/call-for-participants/  

About the topic: This presentation aims to highlight migration phenomenon in perspective of study in traditional festivals as well as migration effect on traditional practices of the sending community. Moreover, it is going to spotlight what is happening in traditional festivals after happening massive flow of young migration. Throughout this presentation, the speaker will talk and share her research experience base on the data conducted from the remote research site- “Za Yet Pyin village”, the Rakhine village located in Ramree…

The term “ulama” is often associated with male. In fact, “ulama” can be applied to both female and male, which are characterized by: a) holding strong knowledge on Islamic studies; b) understanding and implementing prophetic roles in expanding universal values of religion as rahmatan lil alamin (Blessing for the whole universe), c) care of social issues, d) promote critical thinking in tradition, e) being agent of changes with more constructive and evaluative way. In Indonesia, the role of female ulama…

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Deadline of Submission: 10 March 2017 This seminar and workshop programme will focus on the essence of Hinduism and the localization of Hindu art forms and living traditions in Southeast Asia. It will be held in Bali, home to the largest living Hindu community in the region. Led by expert scholars and practitioners from Southeast Asia and India, activities will include lectures on Hindu arts, practices and beliefs, iconography and mythology, hands-on workshops on music and dance, and field trips to…

Abstract submission deadline: 6 February 2017 The conference will address the general theme of “Indigenous Studies in the Philippines: Issues and Prospects.” Although special attention will be given to the study of indigenous societies in the Cordillera region of Northern Luzon, the conference seeks to provide a broad platform for the discussion of other indigenous societies in the Philippines and elsewhere. The conference is thus envisioned as a venue for the presentation and discussion of comparative indigenous studies, highlighting various…

Deadline of Abstract Submission: 28 February 2017 Asia Centre invites the submission of abstracts on the role of national human rights institutions (NHRIs) in Southeast Asia in protecting human rights. We welcome submissions from specialists in this field, including by former and current practitioners in the region’s NHRIs. The unique position of the NHRIs between the government and civil society provide opportunities and at the same time dilemmas in protecting human rights in the region. Their capacity to investigate human…