Faculty of Arts and Humanities | University of Macau

人文學院中國語言文學系嘉賓講座: “論體傳統的現代轉化—文科學術論文撰寫的方法論繼承與創新” – 張慕華博士 FAH-DCLL Guest Lecture: “The Modern Transformation of Traditional Literary Forms: Methodological Inheritance and Innovation in the Writing of Humanities Academic Papers” by Dr. Zhang Muhua
2025-09-03 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | E21-2100

FAH/DPHIL Work-in-progress Seminar - "Self-Misidentification in Higher-Order Theories" by Mr. Chu Kin Lok
2025-09-03 17:30 - 19:00 | E21A-3118
Microsoft Teams: https://go.um.edu.mo/eab6bban

Abstract
Higher-order (HO) theories of consciousness aim to resolve the “hard problem of consciousness,” arguing that what renders a mental state phenomenally conscious is that it is, or is disposed to be, the object of a HO mental state. While various versions of HO theories of consciousness are widely discussed, some HO theories have been expanded to explain the first-personal and reflexive nature of self-consciousness and its psychopathology, yet these explanations have received little attention. This is unfortunate, since a theory of self-consciousness is essential for a theory of consciousness. In this talk, I mainly discuss Rosenthal’s higher-order thought (HOT) theory of self-consciousness. I argue that his HOT theory fails to explain alleged which-object self-misidentification, a form of misidentification defined by James Pryor as distinct from de re self-misidentification. As a result, his theory fails to explain thought insertion, a pathological condition characterized by which-object self-misidentification. Finally, I extend these arguments to all two-state HO theories, arguing that they, in principle, fail to explain which-object self-misidentification and thought insertion.

Bio
Chu Kin-Lok (Gary) is a PhD student under the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at the University of Macau. While continuing his master’s research on self-consciousness and self-disorders in schizophrenia from the perspective of contemporary phenomenology, his PhD project concentrates on various theories of self-consciousness and self-oriented delusions. He is under the supervision of Professor Nevia Dolcini and co-supervision of Professor Benjamin Winokur.

Doing Art, Do What? - 做藝術是在做什麼？
2025-09-08 18:00 - 20:00 | E31-G001 學生活動中心劇場

Workshop on Preparation for the CELPE-Bras Exams
2025-09-10 - 2025-09-17 | E34-1002
At the end of this course, the students will be able to:

Identify the five tasks of the CELPE-Bras exam and understand what to expect;
Explain the organization of each part of the exam and its fundamental theoretical principles;
Complete the four tasks of the written and listening sections of the exam, as well as the interview;
Develop practical skills to approach the exam with confidence.

Registration link (Deadline 08/09/2025): https://forms.gle/442ivZs2BNhGjk3k7

The 3rd Short Video Shooting Contest of Higher Education Institutions in China
2025-09-10 - 2025-11-20
Please visit the Contest’s webpage at https://cpc.fah.um.edu.mo/the-3rd-short-video-shooting-contest-of-higher-education-institutions-in-china/ for details.
The application form can be download from the following link: https://www.wjx.top/vm/r3BsZnT.aspx#

[Macao Humanities Forum] A Forgotten Literary Colloquy: Qian Zhongshu, Su Dongpo, and Cyril Drummond Le Gros Clark, Sarawak’s Chief Secretary in 1935 by Prof. Ronald Egan from Stanford University (10 Sept, E21A-G035)
2025-09-10 11:00 - 12:30 | E21A
We are very pleased to announce that the 21st Lecture of the FAH Macao Humanities Forum (the 1st in the 2025/2026 academic year) will be held on 10 September 2025. The forum aims to provide a platform for world-renowned scholars from diverse humanities fields to share their research with the FAH community and other UM scholars. All members of the UM community are cordially invited to this splendid event.

In this upcoming forum, we are honored to have Prof. Ronald Egan as our guest speaker to deliver a lecture on the topic “A Forgotten Literary Colloquy: Qian Zhongshu, Su Dongpo, and Cyril Drummond Le Gros Clark, Sarawak’s Chief Secretary in 1935.” Prof. Egan is the Stanford W. Ascherman, M.D. Professor and Confucius Institute Professor of Sinology of the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures at Stanford University, specializing in classical Chinese literature with a particular focus on the poetry and aesthetics of the Tang and Song dynasties (7th–13th centuries). A renowned scholar in the field, he has published extensively on major Chinese literary figures such as Ouyang Xiu, Li Qingzhao and Su Shi (i.e., Su Dongpo), and produced an acclaimed selected translation of the essays written by the prominent Chinese literary critic Qian Zhongshu. His recent work includes a complete translation of the works of the Song dynasty female poet Li Qingzhao, The Burden of Female Talent: The Poet Li Qingzhao and Her History in China (Harvard University Press, 2013). Prof. Egan is currently leading a new research project on Su Shi, tentatively titled “Exile and Invention in the Prose Writings of Su Shi.”

Details of the forum are as follows:
Speaker: Prof. Ronald Egan
Topic: A Forgotten Literary Colloquy: Qian Zhongshu, Su Dongpo, and Cyril Drummond Le Gros Clark, Sarawak’s Chief Secretary in 1935
Date: 10 Sept 2025 (Wed)
Time: 11:00 am – 12:30pm*
Venue: E21A-G035
Language: English (with onsite simultaneous interpretation into Mandarin)
*Light refreshments will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please register for the forum by 8 Sept 2025 (Mon) via https://umac.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9n0h2HJ9poso62O

FAH/DPHIL Lecture Series – "Problems of certainty in public life" by Dr. Drew Johnson, University of Oslo, Norway
2025-09-10 17:30 - 19:00 | E21A-G049
Microsoft Teams: https://go.um.edu.mo/5lvjfwfl

Abstract
There is a crisis of certainty in public life. Epistemic arrogance, closed mindedness, and deep disagreement have a close relationship to certainty, and are especially challenging online due to epistemic bubbles and echo chambers. In order to address these problems, we need to understand how it is rational to relate to certainty. When is it reasonable to be certain, and when not? Is certainty only a danger in public life, or can it be a value? This project addresses these questions by proposing and applying a theory of certainty. This theory is based on recent developments in ‘hinge epistemology’, which holds that belief, doubt, and inquiry are only possible given that we hold some core certainties fixed, despite the fact that those certainties lack rational support. I propose an account, Perspectival Hinge Epistemology, according to which core certainties are determined by individuals’ epistemic perspectives. I identify a form of intellectual humility that is rationally fitting for core certainties. Being intellectually humble about one’s core certainties is recognizing and taking responsibility for the rational groundlessness of that certainty. I argue that cultivating this form of intellectual humility can help address problems of deep disagreement, epistemic arrogance, and closed mindedness.

Bio
Drew Johnson is a philosopher affiliated with the GoodAttention research group at the University of Oslo, where he was a postdoctoral researcher (2022-2024). Before that, he received his PhD in philosophy from the University of Connecticut (2022), and an MA from Northern Illinois University (2015). Drew specializes in epistemology, philosophy of mind, and metaethics. He is currently working on a book about the epistemology of certainty and how to cultivate intellectual humility in order to address problems of certainty in public life. Other research interests include the functions of attention, the epistemology of self-knowledge, and teleosemantic theories of mental content.

人文學院中國語言文學系嘉賓講座: “融通古今，化合中西——晚清民國京劇的現代化” – 劉汭嶼教授 FAH-DCLL Guest Lecture: “Bridging the Ancient and Modern, Integrating East and West: The Modernization of Peking Opera in the Late Qing and Republican Era” by Prof. Liu Ruiyu
2025-09-11 19:00 - 20:30 | E21-G012

人文學院中國語言文學系研討會：「東亞人文國際學術研討會暨東方詩話學會第十四屆年會」 FAH-DCLL Conference: “International Symposium on East Asian Humanities and the 14th Biennial Conference of the Society for Oriental Poetry Talks”
2025-09-12 09:00 - 2025-09-13 18:30 | E34 Cultural Building

人文學院中國語言文學系嘉賓講座: “The Political Background to the Debates on Salt and Iron and its Later Reconstruction as a Literary Work” – 李安敦教授 Prof. Anthony Barbieri
2025-09-15 17:30 - 19:00 | E21-1031

Intersections of Plurilingual Education and Learning Sciences in the Age of Generative AI
2025-09-16 15:00 - 17:30 | E21-3118

ELC-Fall 2025 i-Learner English for Universities Marathon Competition
2025-09-17 - 2025-11-17
This semester, the ELC is thrilled to present the i-Learner English Marathon Competition! Dive into as many lessons as you can by November 17, 2025.
To join the contest, students have to complete a minimum of 35 lessons with a score of 70% or above. The ELC will select one champion who achieves the highest completion regardless of the level. The champion will be awarded a grand prize worth up to MOP 1,000. Meanwhile, the top students at each level who have completed the most will also be awarded amazing prizes for their outstanding efforts.
The ELC is also hosting a writing competition for UE 1-3 students. Students should complete the course required lessons (25 lessons for UE1/2, 12 lessons for UE3), and submit the writing assignment for the last lesson. Students with the highest writing scores at their levels will be awarded.
All winners will receive a certificate from the ELC.
All students enrolled in ELC courses in 2025/26 are automatically registered as i-Learner users. Follow the steps below to explore new lessons:

Log into https://um.i-learner.com.hk/ with your UM account information.
Lessons in both the “University English” and “English Marathon” sections are counted in the competition.
Choose the topics at your current ELC levels.
Complete as many lessons as you can with a score 70% or above to qualify!

*Notes:

Scores will be valid only if you complete the i-Learner lessons at your current ELC course level, e.g. students in EELC1011 should complete UE1 lessons
UE1 lessons are open to EELC1011 students; UE2 lessons are open to EELC1012 students; UE3 lessons are open to EELC1013 students.

For inquiries, contact us at fah_elc_ells@um.edu.mo / ewcc@um.edu.mo.
Best regards,
English Language Centre
澳門大學英語中心（ELC）將在本學期繼續舉辦i-Learner英語馬拉松競賽。競賽截止日期為2025年11月17日。
同學們僅需要在截止日期前盡可能完成最多的課節 (至少完成35課節，並獲得70%或以上的分數，方被納入參賽考量成績)。在眾多級別中表現最佳的總冠軍將獲得價值澳門幣1,000元的獎品。與此同時，在各自級別前三名的同學們均能獲得精美獎品。
另外英語中心也會繼續舉辦UE 1-3寫作比賽。同學們須完成課程要求的寫作練習節數（UE1/2需25課節，UE3需12課節），並提交最後一節課的寫作作品，，各自級別最高分數的同學將獲頒獎品。
所有得獎者將獲得英語中心頒發的優秀證書。
所有在2025/26學年註冊ELC課程的學生都自動註冊為i-Learner用戶。按照以下步驟探索新課程：

使用您的澳門大學帳戶信息登錄https://um.i-learner.com.hk/
“大學英語”和“英語馬拉松”部分的課程都計入比賽
選擇與您當前ELC課程級別相符的主題
完成盡可能多的課程，並且確保分數超過70%

*注意事項：

只有在您當前ELC課程級別完成的i-Learner課程分數才有效，例如EELC1011的學生應完成UE1課程
UE1課程開放給EELC1011學生；UE2課程開放給EELC1012學生；UE3課程開放給EELC1013學生

如有任何疑問，請通過fah_elc_ells@um.edu.mo / ewcc@um.edu.mo 與我們聯繫。
澳門大學人文學院英語中心謹啟

Department of Japanese: The Power of Language: How Should We Live in the Age of AI?
2025-09-17 10:00 - 11:30 | E4-1061

ELC- ECAC: "Improve your English with apps" workshop
2025-09-17 11:00 - 12:30 | E6-2112
This workshop aims to make students aware of their digital usage and share informal digital ways to enhance their English language learning outside the classroom. Students will develop greater awareness of different digital tools of learning English, and learn how learning apps like Busuu, Plastic Free Future, Beat the Microbead, and NGSL Builder are used. Through the activities designed, students will practice using these digital tools and share ideas on learning on their own outside of class.

Date: 17 September 2025
Time :11:00 – 12:30
Venue: E6-2112

​​​​​​​Scan the QR code on the poster to register now!
Should you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact us at ECAC_ELC@um.edu.mo
Best Regards,
English Co-Curricular Activities Committee (ECAC)
English Language Centre
Faculty of Arts and Humanities

UM-FAH-DPORT: Seminar by UMDVS Professor K.K. Luke on “What is language and how does it work? – A View from Ethnomethodology and Conversation Analysis”
2025-09-17 15:30 - 17:00 | E21A-3118
Dear Professors and Students,
We are most pleased to invite all to attend the following Seminar by UM Distinguished Visiting Scholar Professor K.K. Luke, Emeritus Professor at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, on “What is language and how does it work? – A View from Ethnomethodology and Conversation Analysis”, on Wednesday, 17/09/2025, at 3:30pm in room E21a-3118.
BIO
Professor K.K. Luke
Emeritus Professor
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
K.K. Luke is Emeritus Professor at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Prior to joining NTU in 2009, he was Professor of Linguistics at the University of Hong Kong. Professor Luke’s research is in talk and interaction using data from a variety of settings in Singapore, China and Hong Kong. His research explores the ways in which joint actions are achieved through talk and ‘body language’, and is driven by the question of what makes communication and joint action possible. How are intersubjective understandings achieved in interaction and what role do linguistic and embodied practices play in that process.

ABSTRACT
What is language and how does it work? – A View from Ethnomethodology and Conversation Analysis
Not only is language a universal possession of civilizations, it is also a defining hallmark of the human species. As Aristotle says, “Man alone among the animals has speech.” How did human language originate and evolve? How does language work to make possible the exchange of ideas and emotions and the coordination of joint actions? These fundamental questions have engaged many philosophers, psychologists, sociologists and linguists through the ages. In this lecture, I will introduce some of eye-opening insights proffered by preeminent thinkers like Wittgenstein, Austin, Merleau-Ponty, Gurwitsch and others on the nature and workings of language. Following Garfinkel and Sacks, I will then show how Ethnomethodological Conversation Analysis offers a new and interdisciplinary way of studying social interaction and through that, achieving a new understanding of the fascinating human invention called ‘language’.
IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE

FAH/DPHIL Work-in-progress Seminar - "Syncretizing Afterlife Beliefs in Early Medieval China: The Youming Lu and the Buddhist Transformation of Indigenous Cosmology" by Ms. Qiao Yiwen
2025-09-17 17:30 - 19:00 | E21-3121
Microsoft Teams: https://go.um.edu.mo/a1xhwfq8

Abstract
The Youming Lu (Stories of Darkness and Brightness), a compilation of works ascribed to Liu Yiqing (403–444) of the Liu-Song dynasty, is examined in this study as a document that illustrates the incorporation of Buddhist and native Chinese ideas about the afterlife in early medieval China. The paper demonstrates how Buddhist concepts, such as karma and rebirth, were localized within Chinese cosmological frameworks, particularly through bureaucratic and familial structures, by closely examining a select group of stories. According to the Youming Lu, the netherworld underwent a transitional period during which it gradually changed from an unspecified and indeterminate realm to a methodically structured system controlled by bureaucratic administration and karmic retribution.

The major themes examined in the study include the blurring of the boundaries between the living and the dead, the localization of Buddhist moral principles and the adaptation of karma into familial and communal ethics. According to the stories, ghosts are active beings whose interactions with the living highlight the importance of ritual effectiveness, moral reciprocity, and the perils of unresolved boundaries between two worlds. Ultimately, the Youming Lu provides a unique perspective on the dynamic interaction of religion, folk beliefs and society in early medieval China. It illuminates the process of cultural hybridization that made the netherworld more understandable and relevant for Chinese audiences. By shedding light on how pre-modern societies navigated conflicting worldviews to create new meaning systems, this research adds to larger conversations regarding the localization of foreign religious concepts and the function of literature in mediating cultural change.

Bio
Yiwen Qiao is currently a second-year PhD student in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. She received her BA from Bryn Mawr College and her MA from the University of Pennsylvania.

DHIST Guest Lecture | Dr. Ma Zoudan: "十七世紀的杭州人怎樣談論毛文龍" – 18 Sept 2025 (Thursday), 15:00 @ E21-3118
2025-09-18 15:00 - 17:00 | E21-3118

The 1st Chinese-Portuguese Lyrics Translation Competition
2025-09-19 - 2025-11-29
Please visit the Competition’s webpage at https://cpc.fah.um.edu.mo/zh-hant/pybzpgcfyds/
The application form can be download from the following link：https://www.wjx.top/vm/tU3udy4.aspx#

Art Practice is An Adventure - 藝術實踐是一場冒險
2025-09-19 14:30 - 17:30 | Room G011, Cultural Building, Lecture Hall (E34)

近代澳門在鴉片全球史中的角色與影響
2025-09-19 15:30 - 16:30 | E21-3118

Voices, Glances, Memories: Commemoration of the Centenary of José Cardoso Pires
2025-09-22 - 2025-12-19 | Sky Garden, 2/F, UM Wu Yee Sun Library (E2)
José Cardoso Pires (1925–1998) is considered as an indispensable reference in 20th-century Portuguese literary history. His works offer profound analyzes of the intricate interplay between power, identity, and memory. Through a distinctive narrative style and acute social observation, he chronicled Portugal’s social transformations and individual destinies during the latter half of the 20th century. This exhibition will explore Cardoso Pires’ literary heritage and spiritual world through three core dimensions—Voices, Glances, and Memories—offering a multi-faceted, immersive experience. It examines how literature holds the weight of both individual and collective memory, thereby fostering public engagement with and better understanding of his works.
Exhibition – Voices, Glances, Memories: Commemoration of the Centenary of José Cardoso Pires
Date and Time: 22/09-19/12/2025
Venue: Sky Garden, 2/F, UM Wu Yee Sun Library (E2)
Participate in the interactive games and have a chance to win a prize
Date and Time: 22/09-19/11/2025
Venue: Sky Garden, 2/F, UM Wu Yee Sun Library (E2)

人文學院中國語言文學系嘉賓講座: “《山海經》對中國文化的影響” – 張錦江教授 FAH-DCLL Guest Lecture: “Influence of Classic of Mountains and Seas on Chinese Culture” by Prof. Zhang Jinjiang
2025-09-22 17:30 - 18:45 | E21-1031

ELC-EWCC: Sweet Starts: EWCC Open House!
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:30 | E7-1022
Dear students,
We hope your semester is off to a great start.
Have you ever visited the English Writing and Communication Center (EWCC) and met the instructors who work there? Here’s your chance!
On Wednesday, September 24th, at 12:00 PM in E7–1022, members of the EWCC team (Kate, Henny, and Kirk) will be hosting a special open house event called Sweet Starts. This is a great opportunity to learn more about the services the EWCC offers, meet some of our instructors, and connect with other students in a relaxed, friendly setting. To make the event even sweeter, we will be creating a communal candy salad together. Please bring a bag of your favorite candy to share (but no candy with nuts, please). Along with candy, we will also have fun icebreaker games and chances to win exciting prizes.
Don’t miss out on this chance to meet new people, make new friends, and get to know the EWCC!

Location: E7–1022
Date: Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM

Registration is open now. Seats are on a first-come, first-served basis.
The activity will run for around one and a half hour. Students who participate in the activities will receive 1 smart point and 15 cs point.
Registration link: https://umac.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8dkryK2XHiKPZlQ

For any enquiries, contact us at fah_elc_ells@um.edu.mo.
We can’t wait to see you at Sweet Starts!
Best wishes,
English Writing and Communication Centre (EWCC)
English Language Centre
Faculty of Arts and Humanities

History Forum 26: Disciplined Democracy: Youth and the Making of Modern Singapore, 1940s-1970s
2025-09-26 12:00 - 14:00 | E21-3118

Confucius Institute’s Student Gathering – Weaving Wisdom: Confucius in Bamboo Threads
2025-09-27 10:30 - 12:30

“A Tree of Knowledge: Creation Based on Greatness” —— The 2025 Staff Art Exhibition of Department of Arts and Design, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, University of Macau - 「知識樹：基於偉大的創造」—— 澳門大學人文學院藝術與設計系教師作品展
2025-09-29 10:00 - 2026-01-22 19:00 | Museum of Art, University of Macau Wu Yee Sun Library (E2)1F, Museum of Art, University of Macau Wu Yee Sun Library (E2)1F

Seminar of "The Future of Art Education" & New Book Launch of An Addendum with Fourteen Rejoinders - 「藝術教育的未來」研討會暨《十四答》新書發佈會
2025-09-29 11:00 - 13:00 | Cultural Building Lobby (E34-Lobby)

FAH-DENG: 'Crossing Boundaries: Reflections on Leading Transdisciplinary Research for Sustainable Food Systems'
2025-10-03 16:00 - 17:30 | E21A-3118
Abstract:
In recent years, I have had the opportunity to lead and participate in cross-disciplinary projects that bring together researchers from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences to address global challenges in food, health, and sustainability. In this talk, I will reflect on my own experience of working with colleagues across fields such as environmental science, linguistics, aquaculture, nutrition, computer science, and political ecology in a project on aquatic food perceptions in Vietnam. Leading such a diverse team taught me the importance of building trust, negotiating different disciplinary languages, and creating a shared framework where cultural perspectives are valued alongside quantitative evidence. Through this process, I came to appreciate how humanities-led approaches can illuminate aspects of food, identity, and health that numbers alone cannot capture. My reflections will highlight both the challenges and the rewards of cross-disciplinary collaboration (e.g. publications and further project collaborations), and how culturally informed leadership can shape research agendas that strengthen sustainable food practices, ecological resilience, and public health.
Biography:
Dr. Saihong Li (University of Stirling, UK) is a co-editor of Perspectives: Studies in Translation Theory and Practice and a book series editor for Routledge Studies in Global Food Translation. Her publications include monographs and refereed journal articles on themes ranging from menu translation to bi/trilingualism. Her current research spans four interlinked areas: food and tourism translation; translation and cultural perspectives on One Health; translators’ and interpreters’ mental health using multimodal experimental methods; and political and cultural discourse translation. Widely published and an active editor, Dr. Li has secured major funding, received multiple awards, and regularly delivers invited lectures and keynotes at international conferences.

Department of Japanese: The Nature and Climate, and the Natural Disasters of the Hokuriku Region, Central Japan: Heavy Snow, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, and Volcanic Eruption
2025-10-08 10:00 - 11:30 | E22-G013

ELC- ECAC: “Discover a New Presentation Style: Pecha Kucha” workshop
2025-10-08 14:30 - 16:00 | E3-3033
Pecha Kucha is a dynamic presentation format that emphasizes imagery over text, challenging speakers to convey their message through 20 slides shown for just 20 seconds each. This concise, visually driven style offers an excellent opportunity to sharpen public speaking skills and creative expression.
Join our upcoming workshop to explore the techniques and structure behind Pecha Kucha. Whether you’re new to the format or preparing for the Pecha Kucha Presentation Competition on 22 October 2025, this session will equip you with the tools you need to craft compelling slides and captivate your audience.
Bring your friends, master a cutting-edge presentation style, and earn Smart Points along the way.
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ECAC Pecha Kucha Workshop

Date: 8 October 2025
Time :14:30 – 16:00
Venue: E3-3033

​​​​​​​Scan the QR code on the poster to register now!
Should you have any inquiries, please feel free to contact us at ECAC_ELC@um.edu.mo
Best Regards,
English Co-Curricular Activities Committee (ECAC)
English Language Centre
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
