The deadline for applying to the fall mobility programme and to the annual retreat is 15th May (see further down).
In the fall we will give our second course in the Graduate School. The course on Ideologies in East and South-East Asia: Legacies and Contemporary Developments, 7.5 credits, will combine online and in-person events. It addresses how ideologies shape people’s everyday life, including education, cultural and private life, building on different disciplines and methods. The course focuses specifically on the history and contemporary development of nationalism and communism. We will also study different manifestations of ideology in and through propaganda, media, and art, and through different institutions such as museums and schools. For the syllabus and course literature see here. Deadline to apply is 1 June.
We are also planning other activities and seminars for the fall and welcome suggestions.
Greetings Marina Svensson Coordinator of the Graduate School in Asian Studies
PhD Mobility
PhD students working on East and South-East Asia and enrolled in a Swedish university can now apply to become visiting PhD students in one of the partner institutes in the Graduate School in Asian Students during the fall of 2023.
PhD students working on East and South-East Asia and enrolled in a Swedish university can now also apply for the 2023 annual retreat held on 20-22 September in Ystad. Application deadline: 15 May
Ideologies in East and South-East Asia: Legacies and contemporary developments.
This course explores ideologies as a ubiquitous phenomenon that shapes political, social, and cultural beliefs and practices. It examines how ideologies are formed, translated, and contested across historical periods and different societies in East and South-East Asia. Specific focus is given to nationalism and communism, including their emergence, development, and contemporary legacies. The course also covers the manifestation of ideologies in various media and art, and in museums and schools. The course provides an opportunity for in-depth study of relevant ideologies in the student's own research project and encourages comparing ideologies in different countries.
Preparing for a career outside of academia: Policy writing and research communication
Workshop at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs (UI)
In this workshop, PhD candidates will gain insight into policy analysis and report writing, as well as the dissemination of material to policymakers. Furthermore, candidates will receive career advice and learn about different perspectives on the work of think-tanks, government organizations, and international institutions.
