Language, Literature and Culture in ASEAN: Unity in Diversity - August 4-5, 2008, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok

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International Conference on "Language, Literature and Culture in ASEAN: Unity in Diversity"

• Organized in Commemoration of the 40th Anniversary of ASEAN

• Date: August 4-5, 2008

• Location: Maha Chulalongkorn Building, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok Thailand

• Organizer: Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University

-- The year 2007 marks the fortieth anniversary of the establishment of ASEAN. To commemorate this milestone, the ten member nations of the organization have organized various activities under the main theme, "One ASEAN at the Heart of a Dynamic Asia". The celebrations commenced in January 2007 and will continue until August 2008, which coincides with the month of ASEAN's birth.

-- As one of the founding members of ASEAN, Thailand is taking part in the celebrations, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as the coordinator of assistance and collaboration from other government agencies. The aim is to a generate greater awareness among the public of the significance of the role played by ASEAN, particularly in terms of political, economic, social and cultural collaboration between the member nations of this vital region.

-- Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Arts is an institution of higher learning that offers classes related to the languages, literature, history and culture of the ASEAN countries. It also serves as a resource center for academics and specialists in topics on the ASEAN region. It has therefore been deemed appropriate that it lend support to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by organizing an international conference on "Language, Literature and Culture in ASEAN: Unity in Diversity". This conference will serve as a platform for academics and graduate students, from within Thailand and abroad, to present their research on topics reflecting their scholarly interests. The conference will not only highlight the major theme of "One ASEAN at the Heart of a Dynamic Asia" but will also reflect the strength and dynamism manifested in the rich and diverse culture which has been a part of the potential of this organization during the past four decades, a fitting finale for the year-long celebrations that have taken place between 2007 and 2008.

-- Interested participants may submit the abstract of not more than 250 words (using 1" margins on all sides and 12 pt font size). The title of the paper, the name of the author/authors, the institute the author/authors attached to, contact details, and the panel and/or section for which you would like you abstract to be considered should be written at the top of paper before the text. All abstracts should be submitted as attachments, in MS Word or PDF format to <cuaseanconference@yahoo.com>. The abstracts are subjected to be reviewed by a panel of reviewers and the accepted abstracts will be announced on the web as well as personal contact via e-mail. All abstracts submitted in time will be published in the abstract booklet.

-- Deadlines: Abstract submission: May 31, 2008

-- For more information, please visit our official site at http://www.arts.chula.ac.th/~cuasean/ or contact the International Affairs Section, Faculty of Arts, Chulalongkorn University Bangkok 10330, Thailand Tel: (66) 02 218 4885, (66) 02 218 2724, or (66) 02 218 4725 Fax: (66) 02 218 4885 E-mail: <cuaseanconference@yahoo.com>