The 12th International Convention of Asia Scholars (ICAS 12) plans to host panels and roundtable discussions, craft exhibitions, an Asian film festival and a book fair in Kyoto, Japan.  The events will take place in Kyoto Seika University from August 24-27, 2021.

The suggested submissions are individual abstracts, panels, roundtables, book presentations, PhD dissertation presentations, documentaries, though one may appeal for a different proposal format. The special focus of ICAS 12 is Crafting a Global Future, but proposals for ICAS 12 may involve topics from all Asian Studies disciplines in the broadest possible sense. Topics may include, among others: Arts; Economy, Development and Urbanization; Education and Knowledge; Environment and Climate Change; Gender and Diversity; Heritage and Culture; History; Language and Literature; Media and Digital Age; Migration and Diasporas; Politics and International Relations; Philosophy, Religions and Beliefs; Society and Identity.

Call for proposals – deadline: 1 October 2020

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