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niall johnson
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Department of Geography and Sidney Sussex College
University of Cambridge Cambridge
United Kingdom CB2 3EN United Kingdom CB2 3HU
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INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TRANSNATIONAL COMMUNITIES IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC
REGION: COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVES
Jointly organised by
The Centre for Advanced Studies
National University of Singapore
and
Transnational Communities Programme,
Economic and Social Research Council, UK
VENUE
Seminar Rooms A, B & C, Shaw Foundation Building
National University of Singapore
DATES
7-8 August 2000
The Centre for Advanced Studies, National University of Singapore together
with the Transnational Communities Programme, Economic and Social Research
Council, UK are pleased to announce a forthcoming conference on
'Transnational Communities in the Asia-Pacific Region: Comparative
Perspectives.' The main aim of the conference is to examine the dynamics
involved in the construction of various transnational communities against
the rich and diverse socio-cultural canvas of the Asia-Pacific. In doing so,
the conference would give attention to the links between 'home' and 'away'
and the construction of self/other divides differentiating these communities
from wider societies in which they are located. Comparison across different
communities would give us a broad-based understanding of the dynamics
involved. Some of these communities include Chinese, Indian, Filipino,
Vietnamese, Indonesian and Singaporean transnational communities as well as
American and European 'expat' communities in Asia.
Themes
Specific themes for the conference include:
* Transnationalism in the Asia-Pacific as a history of 'diasporic
encounters' or 'diasporic space.' The material and cultural interrelation
and exchange between different migrants in the development of various
Asia-Pacific societies and economies. Transnationalism as a history of
multiculturalism.
* Transnational communities, citizenship and national identities.
Relation between 'nation-states' and the 'transnational' - dependent,
independent or interdependent? The role and contribution of these
communities in nation-building and enrichment of national cultures.
Ethnicity and transnationalism.
* Impact of the Asian Economic Crisis on transnational communities.
The continuities and breaks in transboundary flows caused by the crisis.
Shifts in labour migration patterns and impacts on transnational households.
* Gendered character of transnational community formation. The
feminisation of migration and the place of diaspora women in the
Asia-Pacific. Comparative dimensions across countries and location in the
work force in terms of the movement of skilled and less skilled human
resources.
* Media and transnational communications - Popular culture in the
Asia-Pacific and 'transnationalism from below' - or 'transnational cultural
exchange.'
Abstracts
The deadline for the submission of abstracts is 31 January 2000. Those who
submit abstracts would be informed about the acceptance of their paper for
the conference by 15 March 2000. Registration forms will be sent along with
letters of acceptance.
Conference Registration Information
Registration Fees
Self-funded participant S$150 (inclusive of 3% GST)
Institution funded participant S$145.63
The fee includes lunch, tea and dinner (for the 7 August only) during the
conference and the accompany conference documentation.
Participants who are sponsored by an institution (outside of Singapore) will
be exempted from paying GST. A letter indicating this support must be
provided when paying.
Registration fees is to be paid only after receiving communication of the
acceptance of the paper for the conference. The deadline for the payment of
the registration fees is 31 May 2000.
Method of payment
Payment of registration, in cheque or bank draft, should be made payable to
National University of Singapore in Singapore dollars and should be sent
together with the registration form to:
Miss Kathleen Melissa Ke
TCAP Conference
Centre for Advanced Studies
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
National University of Singapore
Shaw Foundation Building
AS7, 6th Level
5 Arts Link\
Singapore 117570
Tel: (65) 874-4909
Fax: (65( 779-1428
Email: [log in to unmask]
Enquiries
All enquiries should be sent to Miss Kathleen Melissa Ke at the above
addresses. If you would like to be kept posted about the developments
regarding this conference, please complete the attached reply form.
Accommodation
Below is a sample of some off-campus accommodation:
RELC International Hotel
RELC Building
30 Orange Grove Road
Singapore 258352
Tel: (65) 737 9044
Fax: (65) 733 9976
Email: [log in to unmask]
Http://www.hotel-web.com
Rate: S$87++ Superior Twin
YMCA International House
1 Orchard Road
Singapore 238824
Phone: (65) 336 6000
Fax: (65) 337 3140
E-mail: [log in to unmask] <<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Web site: <<http://www.ymca.org.sg>>
Rate: S$80-S$119
The City Bayview Hotel, Singapore
30 Bencoolen Street
Singapore 189621
Phone: (65) 337 2882
Fax: (65) 338 2880
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
<<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Rate: S$80-S$119
Metropolitan YMCA
60 Stevens RoadSingapore 257854
Phone: (65) 737 7755
Fax: (65) 235 5528
E-mail: [log in to unmask] <<mailto:[log in to unmask]>>
Web site: <<http://www.singnet.com.sg/~mymca/>>
Rate: S$49-S$79
More information could be obtained from the Singapore Tourism Board's
website http://www.newasia-singapore.com
If you would like to be kept posted about the developments regarding the
TCAP conference, please send in this form to the address below.
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TRANSNATIONAL COMMUNITIES IN THE
ASIA-PACIFIC REGION: COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVES
7-8 August, 2000
Reply form
Title (Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms.):
Sex:
Surname:
First name:
Institutional Address:
Mailing Address (if different from above):
Fax: Telephone:
Email:
Please tick as appropriate:
( ) I would like to attend the conference only. Please send me the
registration form to my mailing address given above.
( ) I would like to present a Paper.
Title of paper::
PLEASE SEND IN THIS FORM BY 31 OCTOBER 1999. PHOTOCOPIES ARE ALLOWED.
This form should be sent or faxed to:
Miss Kathleen Melissa Ke
TCAP Conference
Centre for Advanced Studies
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
National University of Singapore
Shaw Foundation Building
AS7, 6th level
5 Arts Link
Singapore 117570
(fax: 65-779 1428)
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