MCLC: Visiting Program for Young Sinologists

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MCLC LIST
From: long ju <gyw106 at yahoo.com>
Subject: Visiting Program for Young Sinologists
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We are the Office of Cultural Affairs of the Consulate General of P.R.C in
Houston. We are authorized by the Ministry of Culture to issue information
about a Visiting Program for Young Sinologists and a seminar program for
the established China expert. Both programs are hosted by the Ministry of
Culture of China in Beijing annually. All costs including travel cost will
be covered by the host only the flight is limited to economy class. The
requirements for the ages and academic accomplishments are flexible.

Wang Yigong
Office of Cultural Affairs
The Consulate General of the P.R.C in Houston

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Visiting Program for Young Sinologists 2014

Ⅰ. About the Program

Cultural exchange has long been a direct bridge to enhance the mutual
knowledge and understanding between different nations, and a driving force
for human progress in history. In today’s China, profound changes are
happening every day in all areas including culture, society and economy,
which are closely related to the history, heritage and traditions of this
nation, providing diversified resources, approaches and perspectives for
the study of China and Chinese culture as an academic or professional
pursuit.

The Visiting Program of Young Sinologists, initiated by the Ministry of
Culture of China and the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, offers
opportunities for young scholars, translators and promoters of Chinese
studies around the world to visit China and forge research partnership
with prominent Chinese academic, cultural and educational institutions,
organizations, enterprises, scholars and artists. It aims to provide them
with first-hand and in-depth experiences, enabling environment and
substantial support to further deepen and enrich their studies about China
and Chinese culture for both short and long terms.

 
Ⅱ. Program Organizers

Host: Ministry of Culture, P. R. China
    The Chinese Academy of Social Sciences

Partners:
Chinese National Academy of Arts, The Palace Museum, National Museum of
China, Peking University, Tsinghua University, Renmin University of China,
Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing Language and Culture
University, Communication University of China, University of International
Relations, China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, China Writers
Association, Translators Association of China, China International
Publishing Group, China Cultural Media Group Limited, China Arts and
Entertainment Group, China Film Group Corporation, etc.

Ⅲ. Program Description

We look for 50-60 participants for two terms of the Program, the first
from July 1 to 23, and the second from September 2 to 24, 2014
respectively at different venues, each term lasting for 21 days (weekends
included) with no more than 30 participants, who will attend both group
activities and individual seminars.

   Research Topics 

(1)	Contemporary China and the World, including the concept of “Chinese
Dream”, contemporary policies of China, cultural development, social
management and social development modes, and studies on China’s soft power
and its impact,
(2)	Chinese humanities and social studies, including translation and
promotion of Chinese books, literature, history and philosophy studies,
art theories and practices, and history and contemporary development of
China’s external intellectual exchange.
(3)	 Inheritance and development of Chinese culture, including history of
Chinese culture and philosophies, preservation, inheritance and
development of cultural heritages, comparative studies about different
cultures and their relationship, and cultural communications in the new era

   Program Features

(1)	Group activities, including the opening ceremony of the Program (half
a day), workshops featuring renowned experts and scholars (2 days and a
half), and a group tour (1 day)
(2)	 Seminars. According to their individual interest and research plans,
the participants will join different partner
organizations/institutes/companies for in-depth researches and studies in
the following 14 days (including weekends).
(3)	Review and experience sharing session. At the end of each term, we
will organize a session for experience sharing and program review,
including field tours with a hands-on approach to experience China and its
development.

Ⅳ. Eligibility

 Applicants must be between 30 to 45 years old.
Specifically, they should be accomplished young scholars of Chinese
studies who have published essays, books or translations on Sinology and
Chinese studies; and talented young scholars who are interested in and
dedicated to the promotion and translation of Chinese culture worldwide.

The candidates will be recommended by Cultural Sections and Groups of the
Chinese Embassies and Consulates abroad, together with overseas China
Cultural Centers. The Ministry of Culture of China will determine the
final participants through reviews by an expert panel.

Download applications here:

http://mclc.osu.edu/rc/images/form1.docx

http://mclc.osu.edu/rc/images/form2.docx


Application Contacts:

Ms. Lv Jia and Ms. Zhang Fanghua, Center of International Cultural
Exchange, P.R. China
Tel: 86-10-59881856
Fax: 86-10-5988-1850, 86-10-5988-1890
Email: ysrp2014 at culturalink.gov.cn