Department of Southeast Asian Languages and Cultures, National Chengchi University

To enhance Southeast Asian studies and establish a key academic platform in Taiwan, National Chengchi University (NCCU) will co-host the "2024 International Conference on Southeast Asian Socio-Cultural Studies" (ICSAS 2024) with Thailand’s Thaksin University. Themed "People, Environment, and Methods in Southeast Asia," the event will feature over 30 scholars and cover diverse topics such as education, culture, and social practices. The conference will also include the "Zhinan International Arts Festival," showcasing performances by Southeast Asian artists, further strengthening cultural ties between Taiwan and the region. P.S. Lunch and light dessert will be provided at the venue.   Oral presnetation: December 6th, 2024  Conference Room No.1, No.2 & No.5, 7th floor, Administration Building, National Chengchi University (downhill campus)  Zhinan International Art Festival: December 7th, 2024 Art Culture Center Auditorium (uphill campus)     Contact Info: +886-2-2939-3091 #62572 ｜icsas.nccu@gmail.com

BA Program in Southeast Asian Languages and Cultures will host the 1st NCCU International Conference on Southeast Asian Socio-Cultural Studies from December 16th (Saturday) to December 17th (Sunday) at the First and Second Conference Rooms on the seventh floor of the Administration Building. The theme of the conference is " Contemporary Issues in Southeast Asian Socio-Cultural Studies" To integrate relevant studies from both domestic and international perspectives, BA Program in Southeast Asian Languages and Cultures is honored to invite scholars from more than 8 different countries to share their insights on the region of Southeast Asia. The speakers cover a wide range of backgrounds, promising to bring a fresh perspective to the study of Southeast Asia in Taiwan. This rare opportunity is open to all, and we welcome your presence. Details: Date: December 16th (Saturday) Reception at 8:30-16:30 & December 17th (Sunday) Reception at 9:00-12:20 Venue: First and Second Conference Rooms, 7th Floor, Administration Building Speakers: 23 scholars from all over the world specializing in Southeast Asian studies Registration link: https://shorturl.at/eqACN Organizers: BA Program in Southeast Asian Languages and Cultures Note: Lunch will be provided during the event. Conference information：https://icsas2023nccu.my.canva.site/

  Meet the Balinese Barong! A workshop on ritual art from Indonesia   Time: 14.00 – 17.00, Saturday 2 December 2023 Place: Room D, 7th floor, Dah Hsian Seetoo Library Speakers: I Made Sukariawan, woodcarving artist  Asst. Prof. Judith E. Bosnak, SEALC   [The workshop will be conducted both in English and Chinese, an NT200 material fee will be charged] Introduction: Indonesian woodcarving artist I Made Sukariawan, born and raised on the island of Bali, will introduce his audience to the sacred Barong Kèt: a Balinese mythological animal known for its peculiar mask and used during rituals. This workshop provides insight into the production process and ritual use of the leonine creature. Furthermore, it gives participants the chance to make their own colourful version of the Barong mask, which can be brought home as a souvenir.    Background of the speaker: I Made Sukariawan grew up on the island of Bali, Indonesia, where he learnt the art of wood carving from a very young age onwards. He worked, for over a decade, in the tourism industry (Club Med) and travelled many parts of Southeast Asia together with his Taiwanese wife Mrs Ling Fang. Pak Made is currently based in the Southern Taiwanese town Kaohsiung where he runs his own carving studio.

Time: 13:15 - 15:15, Mar. 26, 2020 (Thu.) Place: 學思樓040208 Title: The role of Vietnam's economy in ASEAN Community Speaker: Dr. Nguyen Thi Phi Nga, Vietnam National University - University of Economics and Business Abstract: The chapter "The role of Vietnam's economy in Asean" provides students with an overview of Vietnam country in general and analyzing the role of Vietnam in the ASEAN economic community in order to create a single common market and unified production base, including the free movement of goods and services, capita, labor; thereby improving competitiveness and promoting common prosperity for the whole region and creating an attraction for investment-business from outside.