Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Taiwan

2024 Wenzao Ursuline Conference on Southeast Asian Studies ICSEAS

Oct 17-19

CALL FOR PAPERS

REGISTRATION

AGENDA

VENUE & LOCATION

PUBLICATION

CALL FOR PAPERS

Southeast Asia: State vs Market vs Society

We are pleased to announce a call for papers for the upcoming conference titled "Southeast Asia: State vs Market vs Society." The conference aims to explore the intricate dynamics between the state, market, and society in the context of Southeast Asia.

Background: Southeast Asia, with its diverse cultures, economies, and political landscapes, presents a fascinating terrain for examining the interactions between the state, market forces, and societal structures. This region has witnessed significant transformations over the years, shaping its political, economic, and social landscapes. From state-led development models to the rise of market-oriented policies, and the evolving role of civil society, Southeast Asia offers rich ground for interdisciplinary inquiries.

Conference Themes

We invite submissions that critically engage with the following themes, but are not limited to:

1. State Interventions and Market Forces: Examining the role of the state in shaping economic policies, regulation, and market dynamics.
   
2. Marketization and Socioeconomic Transformations: Exploring the impacts of market-oriented reforms on livelihoods, inequality, and social welfare.
   
3. Civil Society and Grassroots Movements: Analyzing the role of civil society organizations, social movements, and grassroots initiatives in advocating for change and challenging dominant narratives.
   
4. Governance and Political Dynamics: Investigating the interplay between state power, governance structures, and political processes in Southeast Asian countries.
   
5. Cultural Dynamics and Identity Politics: Understanding how cultural identities, ethnicity, and religion intersect with state and market dynamics in shaping societal norms and practices.
   

Registration

AGENDA

For more information please see the full-version agenda (under planning)

VENUE

Conference Venue

Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Wenzao, founded in 1966, is the only foreign languages specialized higher education in Taiwan cultivating abundant successful diplomat, international trade experts, interpreters, translator...etc. Beyond offering more than 15 different foreign languages quality education to both local and international students, Wenzao has expanded to include other foreign languages applied academic subjects, such as international affairs, digital content management, international business administration, communication, etc.

Whereas in Wenzao more than 5 different Southeast Asian languages (Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Filipino) are being offered, academic issues of political, economic and cultural importance are also debated and discussed in the diversified courses that we offer at both undergraduate and master degree graduate level.

LOCATION

Traffic information please see here

Google Map Information

●Traffic

※From THSR Zuoying Station to WENZAO

• Bus: 90 Minzu Main Line, Red35, No. 3

(about NT$ 12)

• Taxi: about 3.5 KM

(about NT$130~ NT$170)

※From Kaohsiung Main Station to WENZAO

• Bus: No.28 (about NT$ 24)
• Taxi: about 6.5 KM

(about NT$170~ NT$210)

※From Kaohsiung International Airport to

WENZAO

• Taxi: about 15 KM (about NT$400~ NT$420)

Accommodation Information

• All paper presenters and participants need to contact hotels via email or phone and make reservation by themselves.
• More Kaohsiung city or tourism info click HERE
• Kaohsiung metro map click here (Wenzao is 5 minutes taxi or 20 minutes walk from Redline R14 Kaoshiung Arena stop)

1. Howard Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung

(Taxi 15 minutes to Wenzao, 10 minutes to MRT O6)

2. Hotel R14

(near metro R14/Taxi 10 minutes to Wenzao/ walking distance to biggest night market enjoyed by the local: Rueifong Night Market in Kaohsiung)

3. Karo Hotel

(10 minutes walking distance to Wenzao/10 minutes taxi to major shopping mall or night market)

4. Garden Villa

(Taxi 15 minutes to Wenzao/ walking distance to the famous historical Lotus Lake)

5. Hotel Ambassador

(Taxi 25 minutes to Wenzao/ along the famous Love River in Kaohsiung)

About Kaohsiung City

Kaohsiung is the 2nd largest city/metropolitan in Taiwan with 2.7 million population. Originated from a fishermen based harbor city to a heavy-industrial infrastructure based city that supports the Taiwan economic miracle growth during 1970s-80s, in the 21st century, the city of Kaohsiung is under great transformation combining art, balance of ecology and the typical sunshine in southern Taiwan.

Welcome to explore more beauties, local culture and people in Kaohsiung, Taiwan!

More Kaohsiung city or tourism info click HERE

Kaohsiung metro map click here (Wenzao is 5 minutes taxi or 20 minutes walk from Redline R14 Kaoshiung Arena stop)

PUBLICATION

The Wenzao ICSEAS organizer will form a Wenzao ICSEAS Publication Evaluation Committee to selectively invite quality paper presenters to revise their conference papers after the conference and to join the upcoming edited book volume publication effort for June 2019. See publication example from 2017 ICSEAS edited book-Southeast Asia: Beyond Borders and Boundaries (publication by June 2018). If you plan to publish with us, please follow the format: Asian Survey citation/recommendation.

Please note that due to the volume of papers presented every year, only selected papers can be included in the edited book volume (maximum 10 chapters). Conference papers that are not included in the edited volume are encouraged to submit to other call for papers in journals elsewhere or "Languages and International Studies" published by Wenzao (we might consider a Languages and International Studies 2019 June special issue if enough quality papers are accepted by external review).

Wenzao ICSEAS Papers Submission and Acceptance for Publication

1. Wenzao ICSEAS only accepts papers submitted in full text to be included in the conference agenda and (oral) presentation.
2. All the presented papers at the Conference are reviewed by the Conference Committee which consists of senior members of Wenzao faculty. The presentation of the author and comments by audience are videotaped, and are uploaded onto the ICSEAS official website. After which the authors can revise their papers accordingly. This stage is regarded as the first round of peer review.
3. The Editorial Committee which consists of at least 3 senior academics in the University will review all presented papers, selects about 8 to 9 papers, and invites the authors to re-submit revised papers for inclusion in the journal/publication. Authors can choose to accept or reject the invitation.
4. If the author accepts our invitation, he or she must submit the revised full text by certain deadline. The Editorial Committee will review the full text again and offer suggestions for content revision and language editing. This is the second round of peer review. If the author accepts and re-submits the full text after revision, it will be considered for publication.

OUR PUBLICATIONS

Southeast Asia: Beyond Borders and Boundaries, 2017

Southeast Asia: Transition and Transformation,2018

Special issue: Journal of the Global South(Vol.7 No.2 Sep.2020)

Southeast Asia: Statecraft in motion,2020

Southeast Asia: Under Stress COVID-19, Geopolitics and Domestic Challenges, 2021

SOUTHEAST ASIA: RECOVERY AMIDST UNCERTAINTY, 2022

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Contact

For the administrative inquiry, please contact

Mr. Kai Otto Chang

Coordinator,

Dept. of Southeast Asian Studies and Master in Southeast Asian Studies

Email: seas@mail.wzu.edu.tw

TEL: +886-7-342-6031 # 7802

For the academic inquiry, please contact

Prof. Wen-Pin Lin

Director,

Dept. of Southeast Asian Studies and Master in Southeast Asian Studies:

Email: seas@mail.wzu.edu.tw

TEL: +886-7-342-6031 #7801