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TransArea : a literary history of globalization - OA PDF: https://lnkd.in/gRbXtHTd Ottmar Ette's TransArea proceeds from the thesis that globalization is not a recent phenomenon, but rather, a process of long duration that may be divided into four main phases of accelerated globalization. These phases connect our present, across the world's widely divergent modern eras, to the period of early modern history. Ette demonstrates how the literatures of the world make possible a tangible perception of that which constitutes Life, both of our planet and on our planet, which may only be understood through the application of multiple logics. There is no substitute for the knowledge of literature: it is the knowledge of life, from life. This English translation will be of great interest to English-speaking scholars in the fields of Global and Area Studies, Literary Studies, Cultural Studies, History, Political Science, and many more.

(con't) Last Saturday, Catriona Woodrow talked on our founder, Rev. Dr. James Legge—a true trailblazer in spreading the gospel in Hong Kong. His other contribution to Hong Kong and Chinese Culture are equally significant: (2) Introducing the Chinese classics to the western world James Legge's contributions to introducing the 'good' of Chinese culture to the Western world are substantial and multifaceted. He believed that the moral and philosophical richness of Chinese classics were manifestations of divine goodness and deserved recognition and understanding by the Western audience. To achieve this, Legge dedicated his life to translating key Chinese texts, particularly the Analects of Confucius, into English. Legge's approach was not just about translation but involved meticulous academic annotations that explored the origins and meanings behind the words and concepts of the original Chinese texts. This rigorous methodology made his translations academically robust and accessible to Western scholars, significantly enhancing their appreciation and understanding of Chinese philosophical and moral thought. His work was supported by key figures like John Chalmers and financially backed by Joseph Jardine, which allowed him to use high-quality materials for his publications. The first volume of his translations made a profound impact across Europe, celebrated for its academic excellence and depth. This dissemination of Chinese intellectual culture helped bridge the cultural and philosophical gaps between East and West, presenting Chinese thought as a valuable and integral part of world philosophy. Overall, James Legge's translations and scholarly efforts provided the Western world with unprecedented access to the ethical and philosophical insights of Chinese culture, promoting a greater respect and understanding of China at a time when such perspectives were rare and often undervalued in the West. #JamesLegge #translation #chinese #classics #allgoodthingscomefromGod #history #rememberourroot #180thAnniversary

What singles out Christian Lamouroux's La dynastie des Song (& its planned English translation) as the best survey of Song history to date and a must-read for Chinese historians and any historian interested in medieval and early modern world history? My take on this:

"Classics Speaker Series: Kelly Nguyen" Looking for an interesting way to spend your Friday afternoon? Why not join the Mario Einaudi Center at Cornell University for a talk by Kelly Nguyen at 4:30 PM! Nguyen will discuss the experiences of Vietnamese refugees by analyzing the intersectional works of two contemporary writers, Linda Lê and Ocean Vuong, and how their work challenges the “good refugee” myth. Register below!

Call for Chapters: Discursive Constructions of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Edited by Innocent Chiluwa, Heriot-Watt University Giuliana Tiripelli, De Montfort University To be published by Cambridge University Press The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not only the world’s oldest conflict but also the most controversial and the most misunderstood. No other conflict has generated the most news headlines, or stirred up so much intense passion and debates in world parliaments, disagreements on campuses, or arguments in international organisations (Waxman, 2019). Symbolic and ideological constructions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict represent a variety of perspectives as well as diverse interpretations and representations of the conflict across different media, law reports, policy statements, religious journals, etc. These varied and often contested perspectives enable us gain a comprehensive understanding of the conflict – about  human struggles and resistance to forces that threaten their existence. The editors of this oncoming collection seek thoroughly researched academic studies that will not only contribute to new knowledge through in-depth analyses of the constructions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict but also highlight how public opinion, perceptions, attitudes and responses to the conflict might have been influenced or  manipulated by these ideological constructions. We therefore invite researchers, scholars and professionals in conflict and peace studies, linguistics, journalism, media studies, discourse analysis, semiotics, political science and cultural studies to submit chapters, which will highlight  interdisciplinary approaches to Discourse Analysis to studying discursive constructions of: ·      media reports ·      online reports/campaigns ·      law reports ·      religious documents ·      political discourses ·      policy statements etc. Please, submit an abstract of about 250 words as an email attachment to: ichiluwa@gmail.com /ic3000@hw.ac.uk and giulianatiripelli@gmail.com Deadline:  December 31, 2024. This is a 2-year project and we hope the book should be released by the Autumn of 2026. All Questions & Enquiries to: Innocent Chiluwa at: ichiluwa@gmail.com Department of Languages & Intercultural Studies Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh

Journal of Chinese Humanities Journal of Chinese Humanities, a Diamond Open Access journal, is an English-language extension of Literature, History and Philosophy (Wen Shi Zhe 《文史哲》), a famous Chinese journal published by Shandong University. The content is not restricted to one aspect of Chinese culture but rather spans important topics within the fields of Chinese history, philosophy, and literature. It covers both traditional and modern areas of re-search. Importantly, as opposed to most English language journals that treat on Chinese studies, this journal aims to represent the current research coming out of mainland China. Thus each issue will be composed primarily of articles from Chinese scholars working at Chinese institutions, while at the same time including a small number of articles from foreign authors so as to provide opposing perspectives. This way, top scholars in China can be read in the Western world, and our Western readers will benefit from a native perspective and first hand material and research coming out of China. https://lnkd.in/eU3PXPjb #china #humanities #tcm #brill

📢 Exciting News! 📢 Our article Alex DeCoteau, @Dan Conn has been accepted for publication in the Genocide Studies International (GSI) journal! 📚 🌍 Our work is not only timely but critical. As highlighted by The Guardian, "Every 40 days a language dies. This 'catastrophic' loss is being amplified by the climate crisis, according to linguists. If nothing is done, conservative estimates suggest that half of all the 7,000 languages currently spoken will be extinct by the end of the century." Speakers of minority languages have endured persecution throughout history, leading to the extinction of half of all Indigenous languages in present-day Australia, the United States, South Africa, and Argentina by the 1920s. The climate crisis now poses as the "final nail in the coffin" for many Indigenous languages and the invaluable wisdom and worldviews embodied within. 📝 Titled "ANI-ANISHINAABEWAADIZING (Becoming Indigenous): Healing from Sustained Cultural Genocide and Linguicide Through Ojibwe Language World View," our manuscript, authored by myself, Alex Decouteau, and Dan Conn, will be showcased in the upcoming special issue on The Erasure and Revitalization of Indigenous Cultures and Languages. 🔍 GSI, aligned with the objectives of the International Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies, serves as a vital platform for scholars, policymakers, and civil society actors to delve into critical analyses of genocide, human rights, crimes against humanity, and related mass atrocities. 🙏 A heartfelt thank you to the International Association of Genocide Scholars community for the invaluable journal publication workshop conducted at the Barcelona 2023 conference. And to @Lorena Fontaine and @Adam Muller, editors for your encouragement in embracing Indigenous Research Methods and the philosophy of Research as Ceremony for this project. Stay tuned for more updates! #IAGS #GenocideStudiesInternational #ResearchPublication #IndigenousCultures #LanguageRevitalization #Ojibwe 🌍✍️ https://lnkd.in/eGzaXf75

Discourse RoundTable Please, Consider submitting a chapter to our book project on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. To be published by Cambridge University Press. A detailed CFP is below: Discursive Constructions of the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Edited by Innocent Chiluwa, Heriot-Watt University Giuliana Tiripelli, De Montfort University To be published by Cambridge University Press The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is not only the world’s oldest conflict but also the most controversial and the most misunderstood. No other conflict has generated the most news headlines or stirred up so much intense passion and debates in world parliaments, disagreements on campuses, or arguments in international organizations (Waxman, 2019). Symbolic and ideological constructions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict represent a variety of perspectives as well as diverse interpretations and representations of the conflict across different media, law reports, policy statements, religious journals, etc. These varied and often contested perspectives enable us gain a comprehensive understanding of the conflict – about  human struggles and resistance to forces that threaten their existence. The editors of this oncoming collection seek thoroughly researched academic studies that will not only contribute to new knowledge through in-depth analyses of the constructions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict but also highlight how public opinion, perceptions, attitudes and responses to the conflict might have been influenced or  manipulated by these ideological constructions. We therefore invite researchers, scholars and professionals in conflict and peace studies, linguistics, journalism, media studies, discourse analysis, semiotics, political science and cultural studies to submit chapters that will highlight  interdisciplinary approaches to Discourse Analysis to studying discursive constructions of: ·     media reports ·     online reports/campaigns ·     law reports ·     religious documents ·     political discourses ·     policy statements etc. that Please, submit an abstract of about 250 words as an email attachment to: ichiluwa@gmail.com /ic3000@hw.ac.uk and giulianatiripelli@gmail.com Deadline:  December 31, 2024. This is a 2-year project and we hope the book should be released by the Autumn of 2026. Questions & Enquiries to: Innocent Chiluwa (ichiluwa@gmail.com Department of Languages & Intercultural Studies Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh

To be published in September 2024, ‘Muslim Sicily: Encounters and Legacy,’ edited by Nuha Alshaar, explores Sicily's Arabo-Islamic past, highlighting its role as a key Mediterranean cultural and intellectual hub, its rich legacy of Muslim-Jewish-Christian interactions, and its significant contributions to knowledge exchange and artistic development. Book Summary: “Showcases the importance of cultural exchange through an exploration of Sicily’s Arabo-Islamic past: ~ Discusses Sicily as a key Mediterranean political, trade and intellectual centre, and its interaction with the rest of the Muslim world, especially the Fāṭimids of Ifrīqiya, a process that resulted in knowledge exchange and mutual influences. ~ Produces a better understanding of Sicily’s role as a cultural hub that competed with major intellectual centres of the time, including Qayrawān and al-Andalus, in the transmission of knowledge from East to West. ~ Studies the rich intellectual and artistic legacy of Muslim Sicily in its own right. ~ Explores Muslim-Jewish-Christian interactions in Sicily and highlights the island’s legacy as a place of dialogue and encounter between people from different communities and faith-traditions. The period of Arabo-Islamic domination of parts of Sicily, and the consequent large Muslim presence on the island from 800 to the mid-13th century constitutes a crucial epoch whose influence remains an integral part of the island’s architectural and cultural landscape. This volume builds on existing scholarship and goes beyond the ‘Arabo-Norman’ construct to afford greater recognition to the island’s Arabic and Islamic history. Using a multidisciplinary approach, the chapters examine Sicily’s mercantile, artistic and architectural links to the Muslim world, including the subjects of the Fāṭimids of Ifrīqiya and their Kalbid allies in Sicily. It also reflects upon the Arabo-Islamic philosophical legacy at the court of Frederick II, Muslim accounts of medieval Sicily, Fāṭimid influence on the arts, women’s textile production, discussions of linguistics and literature, and various other aspects of Sicily’s diverse cultural and religious life during this period.” Available: https://lnkd.in/dX2xdpBU Tags: #islamichistory_zubairsbookshelf #italy_zubairsbookshelf

Now in AMAZON.... This book primarily sheds light on the contributions of the British media in dehumanizing Muslims and oriental refugees through news coverage, movies, tv shows, documentaries, and even on social media by presenting them as threats to national security, economy, and the Western cultural values. It may include some specific terms that might need an explanation or definition for the average Western reader that may not have so much in common with Muslims and their religion on daily basis. Namely, Orientalism, Refugee, Media, and Islamophobia. It thus, seeks to analyze orientalism in the British media. It also portrays the impact of orientalism in English literature with the aim of comprehending the stereotypes and images at work in the types of cognition European countries have about Muslims and Muslim countries. The book is greatly indebted to Edward Said’s two ground-breaking publications on the top of other valuable contributions to the field by various scholars with their books and articles. One of them is Orientalism 1979, which in fact forms the theoretical framework.