MCLC: Comparative Ed Society of Asia 2014--cpf

[Denton, Kirk]

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From: Sebastian Veg <sveg at cefc.com.hk>
Subject: Comparative Ed Society of Asia 2014--cfp
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The Comparative Education Society of Asia
 
9th Biennial Conference: Hangzhou, China, May 16-18, 2014
 
Education, Equality and Social Harmony:
Asian Experiences in Comparative Perspective
 
Host: School of Education, Hangzhou Normal University
 
http://cesa2014-hznu.com
 

The relationship between education and social inequality has aroused
increasingly acute concern in many Asian societies over recent years. This
conference will invite participants to consider what we can learn from the
experiences of developed and developing societies, within Asia and beyond,
regarding the relationship between education, equality and stability or
‘harmony’ – both within particular societies, and in their relations with
each other. This theme is intended to stimulate debate over what different
societies can teach us regarding the balance to be struck between
education’s role in promoting economically-relevant ‘skills’, and the
other vital roles that it performs – in terms of political socialization,
the distribution of opportunity, and the fostering of those capabilities
necessary to the pursuit of a fulfilling life.
 

The conference will feature keynote addresses by the following
distinguished scholars:

-              Prof. WANG Yingjie (Beijing Normal University, President of
the China Comparative Education Society)
-              Prof. KARIYA Takehiko (University of Oxford; formerly of
the University of Tokyo)
-              Prof. Krishna KUMAR (University of Delhi, former Head of
the National Council for Educational Research and Training) (to be
confirmed)
-              Prof. Paul MORRIS (IOE, University of London; former
President of the Hong Kong Institute of Education)
 

Paper presentations:

Those wishing to present papers should email an abstract and completed
registration form (downloadable from
http://cesa2014-hznu.com/show.asp?id=5) to: cesa2014conference at 163.com.

 
For early bird registration, please submit abstracts by February 28. (You
will informed by March 7 whether your abstract has been accepted, and will
then have to register by March 31 to enjoy the discount.)

The final deadline for abstract submission is April 11 (You will be
informed by April 14 whether your abstract has been accepted, and will
then have to register and pay by April 30 to enjoy the pre-conference
registration rate. Those paying at the conference itself will have to pay
the full fee, as shown on the website:
http://cesa2014-hznu.com/show.asp?id=5.)
 
When preparing an abstract, please consult the full Call for Papers,
available on the conference website: http://cesa2014-hznu.com

 
 
Hangzhou, famous for its scenic West Lake, was the capital of China during
the Southern Song Dynasty (1123-1276). Relics of its historic past remain,
and the city continues to attract large numbers of domestic and overseas
tourists. Conference participants are strongly encouraged to take the
opportunity of their visit here to take a day or two before or after the
conference to explore the lake and some of the related sights.

 
For further information on the conference, please consult the website, or
write to:

cesa2014conference at 163.com