Dates: September 17-18, 2020
Location: University of Verona, Verona (Italy)

The circulation and the dissemination of knowledge rely in essential ways on forms of linguistics transformation, alteration and manipulation. Historically, practices of linguistic transformation and manipulation, from the writing of glosses and paraphrases to the elaboration of full-fledged commentaries and rewritings, have served as important vehicles for the transmission and dissemination of knowledge. In a similar way, nowadays, the ever-increasing specialization of language use within large sectors of knowledge (e.g. in the fields of law, medicine, science, technology etc.) is often counterbalanced by efforts to make the language more readily understandable and to improve textual comprehensibility. On the other hand, a certain opacity of language still maintains an indisputable relevance in many situations.
In engaging with the dynamics of knowledge transmission within Chinese textual traditions, this workshop aims to address the specific question of language use in a variety of textual practices that can enable or hinder transfer processes. It invites theoretical and descriptive contributions on all periods of Chinese textual tradition.

Topics of interests include but are not limited to the following:

– Notions of popularizing discourse, language simplification, intralingual translation, textual comprehensibility, and the correlated view of language obscurity and opacity, in different textual traditions;
– Investigations on language features, discourse strategies and textual practices related to notions of ‘simple’ language (i.e. simple literary Chinese, plain language, traditional discussions on categories like su 俗, wen 文, ya 雅, qian 淺 etc);
– Practices of language transformation and textual modes of transmission in relation to genre categorization and to the emergence of new genres;
– Agents, networks, media engaged in practices of knowledge transmission and linguistic transformation;
– Digital tools for the investigation of textual transmission and linguistic transformation.

We invite submission of up to 500 words abstract. Please send abstract, or other questions or queries, to barbara.bisetto@univr.it and to rainier.lanselle@ephe.psl.eu
Submission deadline: March 31, 2020.
Notification of acceptance: April 30, 2020.

For further information, see the CFP

Details

Track A – Classical Chinese
Track B – Classical Japanese/Kanbun

Programme Directors
Tiziana Lippiello (Ca’ Foscari University Venice)
Martin Kern (Princeton University)

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Applications
Location: Venice, Italy – Ca’ Foscari University, School for International Education (SIE)
Credits: 12 ECTS or equivalent of one full semester
Fees: € 1.300,00 (accommodation not included)

Applications for international students are open now: apply online

Organisers: PhD students of the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (34th Cycle – 2018)

The “UKRAINIAN JOURNAL OF SINOLOGY STUDIES” founded by the Chinese Language Teachers Association of Ukraine, in cooperation with the Confucius Institute at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine), Center for Chinese Studies at Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University (Ukraine), Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (Beijing, PRC). UJSS welcomes contributions from scholars, researchers, postgraduate students, and Chinese language teachers working on relevant aspects within the scope of the journal.

Scope/Coverage. Both conceptual and empirical submissions are invited to explore Chinese Studies from various theoretical and practical lenses. Coverage includes, but is not limited to, the following research topics:

· Chinese linguistics and Chinese teaching as a foreign language (including embracing approaches from theoretical and applied linguistics, sociolinguistics, educational psychology, and information technologies applied to foreign language learning);

· Researches on the international promotion of Chinese language and culture;

· Chinese literature and philosophy;

· Current issues of Chinese history;

· Analysis of the modern development of the People’s Republic of China (including sociology, economy and political studies).

Publisher: Chinese Language Teachers Association of Ukraine, Confucius Institute at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Ukraine), National Institute of Social Development of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (Beijing, P.R. China), Center for Chinese Studies at Borys Grinchenko Kyiv University (Ukraine).

Submission. All the papers for the “UKRAINIAN JOURNAL OF SINOLOGY STUDIES” shall be submitted on e-mail: sinology.journal@gmail.com. Deadline of submission: 31 March 2020.

There are no submission fees, publication fees or page charges for the “UKRAINIAN JOURNAL OF SINOLOGY STUDIES”. The language of the publication is English.

Full submission details are in the author’s guidelines. All submissions will be subject to a rigorous double-blind peer-review process, with one or more of the guest editors acting as action editor.

Authors are kindly requested to use our template and to send their paper as an email attachment to ‹ bjoaf@rub.de › by May 1, 2020.

This project builds on a partnership with the Chinese government that involved field research and Knowledge Exchange activities to improve our understanding and management of fragile critical zone ecosystems across China. As the funding for this research has come from the Newton Fund, a key requirement of these projects is to deliver ODA compliant research and exchange this knowledge with science policymakers and practitioners, including farmers, to help ensure that management benefits from new scientific understanding. This post-doctoral position will provide knowledge exchange oversight to the MIDST project (http://www.czo.ac.cn) and has four core aims:

To research current knowledge and use of decision support tools (DSTs) in China to improve the environmental and social sustainability of agricultural practice in China;
To extend the geographic and/or depth of KE survey work of farmers to county leaders carried out in the earlier projects to inform the design of DSTs;
Use this understanding to inform the design of DSTs and the delivery of associated training workshops to be as well-suited for the Chinese context as possible;
Aims 1-3 will help ensure effective translation of research outputs and KE outcomes from the MIDST and earlier NERC-China CZO projects.

The ideal candidate will have training or experience to PhD level in socioeconomics, social science or geographical sciences, particularly in projects related to the management of land resources in Asia.

Closing date: 10 Feb 2020

More information

More details: https://www.gla.ac.uk/explore/jobs/; follow link “Search our vacancies” and then search by vacancy reference 032979.
The successful candidate will have expert knowledge in the area of Chinese language and intellectual history also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Perform the following activities in conjunction with and under the guidance of the Principal/Co Investigator:
· Plan and conduct assigned research individually or jointly in accordance with the project deliverables and project/group/School/College research strategy.
· Document research output including analysis and interpretation of all data, maintaining records and databases, drafting technical/progress reports and papers as appropriate.
· Develop and enhance your research profile and reputation and that of The University of Glasgow/School/Research Group, including contributing to publications of international quality in high profile/quality refereed journals, enhancing the research impact in terms of economic/societal benefit, and gathering indicators of esteem.
· Contribute to the presentation of work at international and national conferences, at internal and external seminars, colloquia and workshops to develop and enhance our research profile.
· Contribute to the identification of potential funding sources and to assist in the development of proposals to secure funding from internal and external bodies to support future research.
· Collaborate with colleagues and participate in team/ group/ meetings/ seminars/ workshops across the research Group/School/College/University and wider community.
· Contribute to the organisation, supervision, mentoring and training of undergraduate and/or postgraduate students and less experienced members of the project team to ensure their effective development.
· Perform administrative tasks related to the activities of the research group and School, Carry out modest Teaching activities [e.g. demonstrating etc.] and associated admin as assigned by the Head of School and in consultation with Principal Investigator.
· Keep up to date with current knowledge and recent advances in the field/discipline.
· Engage in continuing professional development activities as appropriate.
· Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of School/Director of Research Institute.
· Contribute to the enhancement of the University’s international profile in line with the University’s Strategic Plan, Inspiring People Changing The World.

Essential
– A1 Honours Degree in Chinese studies or related field. May be working towards post-graduate qualification such as a Masters or PhD
– A2 Specialist theoretical and practical knowledge of Chinese language and intellectual history
– A3 A comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of the wider subject area or subject specialism

Desirable
– B1 An awarded PhD in Chinese Studies or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential
– C1 Project or subject specific skills
– C2 Research creativity and cross-discipline collaborative ability as appropriate
– C3 Excellent communication skills [oral and written], including public presentations and ability to communicate complex data/concepts clearly and concisely
– C4 Advanced proficiency in written and spoken Chinese
– C5 Excellent interpersonal skills including team working and a collegiate approach
– C6 Appropriate workload/time/project/budget/people management skills
– C7 Extensive IT and data analysis/interpretation skills as appropriate
– C8 Self-motivation, initiative and independent thought/working
– C9 Problem solving skills including a flexible and pragmatic approach

Desirable
– D1 Knowledge and understanding of Classical Chinese

Experience

Essential
– E1 Sufficient relevant research experience appropriate to an early career researcher
– E2 Project or subject specific experience
– E3 Experience of scientific writing
– E4 Proven ability to deliver quality outputs in a timely and efficient manner
– E5 Evidence of an emerging track record of publications in a relevant field

Deadline for application: Tuesday 11 February 2020.

This new post will join the CCVA team by providing contribution and assistance to the research, curating and co-ordination of the research centre, including the organisation of conference, editing of CCVA publications, and management of CCVA publicity.

Applications from job seekers who require Tier 2 sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.

Initiated in 2007 with extensive regional and international partnerships, CCVA brings together artists, designers, curators and researchers who are working with, or are interested in the contemporary contexts of China, Hong Kong and Taiwan in order to share expertise, understanding, critiques and ideas of innovation. In addition, we develop cutting-edge curatorial projects and hold annual conferences to discuss and evaluate latest research development, and to expand expertise within the interdisciplinary community. For more details, please visit ccva.org.uk.

To arrange an informal discussion, please contact Professor Jiang Jiehong, Director of Centre for Chinese Visual Arts, joshua.jiang@bcu.ac.uk

Further details and apply online