| |
The Department of Japanese Studies of the National University of Singapore will host the inaugural conference of Japanese Studies Association in Southeast Asia from 12 to 14 October 2006. The conference will be held as part of the events to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Department of Japanese Studies, as well as to mark the 40th Anniversary of the diplomatic relations between Japan and Singapore.
The Japanese Studies Association in
Southeast Asia (JSA-ASEAN) is an academic association of scholars and researchers set up in 2005 to serve as a catalyst in promoting Japanese studies in the region. One of the objectives of the association is to organize a biennial conference in the region as the major platform for a trans-disciplinary international exchange and networking among scholars in Southeast Asia, as well as other parts of the world.
The association conference will enable scholars from the region to come together regularly, present their research and explore the many opportunities for collaborative research that exist. For the inaugural conference the Department has also invited renowned scholars outside Southeast Asia to make presentations and interact with participants.
The conference organizers especially encourage younger scholars to participate and will provide financial support on a competitive basis to help facilitate their participation.
|
|
