Faculty of Arts and Humanities | University of Macau

"澳門出發的全球敘事" 名家講座 第二講: "從鄭舜功《日本一鑒》到復原列島周邊海路" 及 "地圖的融合與文化流"
2025-03-26 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | E2-G018

UM Language and Culture Day 2025
2025-03-26 13:00 - 2025-04-25 15:00
We are excited to announce the return of the UM Language and Culture Day! As one of the flagship events of the FAH, this year’s UM Language and Culture Day will take place on 26 March 2025 (Wed), with the theme “Cherish Mother Tongues; Embrace All Cultures.” The event aims to celebrate linguistic and cultural diversity while preserving mother tongues on the UM campus, as well as in Macau in general. Building on the success of last year, we have prepared a series of engaging and interactive activities, including the Opening Ceremony, various handcraft workshops, games booths, and the Cultural Treasure Hunt. We warmly invite all UM members to join us in making this fantastic event a great success.

Below is the summary of the activities:
1.GRAND OPENING
Date: 26th Mar 2025
Time: 13:00 – 14:00
Venue: E21A FAH Lobby

Time
Item

12:00-12:35
Redeem Raffle Tickets*

13:00-14:00
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Cultural Performances
Lucky Draws**

* Offer valid while stocks last.
** Winners must immediately come on stage to receive their awards, or else they will forfeit.
PRIZES TO BE WON ON-SITE:

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Marshall EMBERTON II BT Speaker
1 pc

Fujifilm Instax Mini 12 Blue
1 pc

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$200 Supermarket cash coupon
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$100 Supermarket cash coupon
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2. Handcraft Workshops
Date: 26th Mar 2025
Time: 14:00-15:00
Registration：https://umac.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1RlRQhjVWebtbtY
Successfully registered participants will receive a confirmation email on or before 21 March 2025. If a registered participant is unable to attend, please notify us (Email: lisalam@um.edu.mo) by 24 March 2025; otherwise, it may impact your eligibility for future activities organised by FAH. Therefore, please review your schedule carefully before completing registration. Thank you!

The “Sweetheart Handkerchief” – A Portuguese Traditional Embroidery |14:00––15:00| E21A-G049 (SI Lab)
Language: English
Quota: 15 participants
The sweetheart handkerchief is a fine linen or cotton handkerchief embroidered with various motifs. It is a traditional handicraft and garment from northern Portugal, worn by women of marriageable age. According to custom, a girl in love would embroider a handkerchief and gift it to her beloved. The handkerchiefs feature embroidered verses, drawings, and declarations related to friendship, love, fidelity, and pure, innocent love.

The Art of Blooms: Chinese Painting and Poetry Experience ︱14:00 – 15:00 ︱ E21A-G040
Language: Mandarin & English
Quota: 20 Participants
This workshop offers participants the opportunity to explore the elegance of Chinese culture through floral painting, blending traditional brush techniques with poetic expression. It provides a platform for East-West cultural fusion.Under the guidance of Prof. ZHANG Yan from the Department of Arts and Design, participants will learn Chinese painting techniques, focusing on brushwork and composition. They will create floral motifs using either meticulous (gongbi) or expressive (xieyi) styles, discovering the expressive power of brush and ink.
Once their artwork is complete, participants from diverse cultural backgrounds will add poetry, phrases, or personal messages in their native or familiar languages, enhancing the connection between the visual and emotional elements. By merging brushstrokes and words, participants will experience a dialogue between Eastern and Western cultures, showcasing the unique charm of cross-cultural exchange.

Cork Arts & Crafts Workshop |14:00 – 15:00｜E21A-G039
Language: Mandarin & English
Quota: 15 participants
Cork is 100% natural, recyclable and sustainable material with carbon sequestration ability. By utilizing our creative and crafty talents, we can use recycled cork to make eco-friendly, useful and unique handmade crafts.

Ancient Sachet Making Workshop |14:00––15:00| E21A-G038
Language: Mandarin & English
Quota: 15 participants
Sachet, also known as a perfume pouch or incense bag, is a traditional Chinese folk craft. This workshop will introduce the history of sachets, teach the different ways of wearing sachets and its traditional etiquette, and participants will also get to grind spices and enjoy the fun of making their own sachet.

Philosophy in Action: A Shared Quest for Truth and Wisdom |14:00 – 15:00|E21A-G035
Language: English
Quota: 45
Participants will be invited to watch a series of very short, animated videos that explain a mixture of philosophical ideas, concepts, and theories. After each short video, a brief philosophical discussion will take place.

Japanese Origami ︱ 14:00 – 15:00 ︱ FAH Learning Commons
Language: Mandarin, Cantonese & English
Quota: 15 participants
Japanese Origami is a traditional Japanese craft that creates various shapes, like animals and flowers, by folding square paper. Using only hands without scissors or glue, it embodies simplicity and creativity.

Ink Dance and Book Fragrance Workshop ︱ 14:00 – 15:00 ︱ FAH Learning Commons
Language: Mandarin & English
Quota: 20
This workshop features calligraphy moon lamps and oil-paper umbrellas as mediums, infusing traditional crafts with new vitality through creative calligraphy. It creates an immersive experience space for participants, fully showcasing the unique atmosphere where classical and modern elements merge. Participants not only have the opportunity to admire these exquisite artworks but also to personally experience the charm of calligraphy, feeling the beauty of the characters and the rhythm of the brush and ink.

3. CULTURAL TREASURE HUNT
Date: 26/03/2025 – 14/04/2025
Venue: FAH Ground Floor
Find answer clues around the ground floor of FAH and answer all questions online to enter the Ultimate Lucky Draw.
Draw results will be announced on 23 April 2025 on the faculty website.
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Terms & Conditions

Each person is eligible for one draw and can win only one prize.
Participation in the lucky draws and workshops is limited to UM members only
FAH administrative staff and organising committees are not eligible for the Lucky Draw.
The winner will receive a phone call for prize collection. The winner must redeem the Prize before 01/05/2025 otherwise the prize will be forfeited.
FAH reserves the right to amend the Terms and Conditions and may withdraw or discontinue the Lucky Draw without prior notice. All matters and disputes will be subject to the final decision of FAH.

Department of Japanese: 日本映画『ゴジラ』（ 1954）のインパクトーアメリカ映画 と日本怪獣映画のポップカルチャーGodzilla’s Legacy: The Impact of Japanese Kaiju Cinema on American Film and Pop Culture
2025-03-26 10:00 - 11:30 | E4-1061

人文學院中國語言文學系嘉賓講座: “中國古典詩歌體格律研究法芻議” – 杜曉勤教授 FAH-DCLL Guest Lecture: “A Preliminary Discussion on the Research Methods of Style, Form, and Rhythm in Classical Chinese Poetry” by Prof. Du Xiaoqin
2025-03-21 10:00 - 11:30 | E21-3118

Coffee-Tea with Professors
2025-03-19 15:00 - 17:00 | E21-2001

ELC- ECAC: American Ways 2
2025-03-19 11:00 - 12:30 | E6-1113B
We’re back with American Ways 2—the sequel to our hit 2024 workshop!
This fun, interactive session will dive deeper into American social norms, behaviors, and traditions. You’ll gain fresh insights into Western culture, while exploring the similarities and differences between American and Chinese customs. Your super charismatic and high-energy instructor Ricky will keep you hooked with fun and engaging stories, examples and quizzes. Plus, there are #Awesome_Prizes to win!
Don’t miss this chance to learn, laugh,
and level up your cultural knowledge!

Date: 19 March 2025 (Wed)
Time :11:00 – 12:30
Venue: E6-1113B

Students who attend will also earn Smart Points (SP).
This ELC ECAC event is presented by Mr. Ricardo Ribeiro, an English Instructor at the ELC, who has been teaching English to students from all over the world for over 15 years. He’s passionate about American pop culture, cross-cultural studies, and using humor to make learning fun. When he’s not teaching, you’ll find him jamming on his guitar, practicing Capoeira, or swimming.
​​​​​​​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

Short Course on Chinese-Portuguese Simultaneous Interpretation
2025-03-19 - 2025-04-30 | 澳門大學

Through the Eye of the Storm Innovation and Research in Art and Design Amid Technological Shifts - 風眼 穿透“風眼”探詢藝術與設計領域的創作與研究
2025-03-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Room G011, Cultural Building, Lecture Hall (E34)

FAH/DPHIL Lecture Series – "Spiritual-Based Values at the Cultural Crossroads" by Prof. Dan Chițoiu, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Romania
2025-03-14 15:30 - 17:00 | E21A-3118
Microsoft Teams: https://go.um.edu.mo/3w6maslx

Abstract
In an increasingly interconnected world, the intersection of diverse cultures has become a rich ground for exchanging ideas, traditions, and values. At the heart of this cultural crossroads lies the potential for spiritual-based values to go beyond geographical, linguistic, and ideological boundaries. These values emerge from religious traditions, philosophical inquiry, or personal spiritual practices and experiences. Spiritual-based values are those principles and codes that arise from an awareness of the interconnectedness of all aspects of life, a multimillennial wisdom. Such values, rooted in the deeper dimensions of human existence, offer a framework for harmony in a world marked by division and conflict. Yet, while the potential of spiritual-based values is great, their integration into the cultural crossroads is not without challenges.

Bio
Dan Chițoiu is Professor of Philosophy at Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iași, Romania. Founder of the Institute for the Study of Values and Spirituality with John Farina. Director of the Iași Center of the Council for Research in Values and Philosophy (Washington DC). Editor of the Journal for Research in Values and Spirituality. Former Research Coordinator at the Romanian Academy-Iași Branch. Founding and organizing with Dr. Constantinos Athanasopoulos (FHEA, UK/Greece) the St Gregory Palamas Seminar: International Research into the Philosophical and Theological Work of St Gregory Palamas. His research interests are in Eastern European Spirituality and Philosophy, Intercultural Philosophy and Comparative Philosophy. He has attended conferences, lectured, and/or has been published in many countries, including the United States, Greece, Italy, Slovakia, Portugal, Turkey, Lebanon, Russia, China, Thailand, India, Pakistan, Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Argentina, and Australia. His most recent publications include Philosophizing in the Christian East; Founding Ideas of the Eastern-European Cultural Horizon; Person, World, Ultimate Reality and Faces and Sur-faces: A Phenomenology of Intercultural Encounters.

FAH/DPHIL Lecture Series – "Diverse Fates in Homer" by Prof. Hao Chunpeng, Shanghai Normal University, China
2025-03-12 17:30 - 19:00 | E21A-3118
Microsoft Teams: https://go.um.edu.mo/soiigfgx

Abstract
How does fate play out in Homer’s epics? Were Hektor’s and Achiles’s ends predestined? Do ordinary humans have any control over their lives, or do gods direct their plans? And does Zeus always have the final say? Fate is usually understood as the unknowable will of a supernatural power controlling all events in human life. In Homer, fate is a highly diverse notion, reflecting the hierarchical structure that defines the relationships between Zeus, other gods, heroes, and ordinary people. In what follows we look at how this structure plays out in the unfolding of events in the exciting Homeric universe.

Bio
Chunpeng Hao is an Associate Professor of Philosophy at Shanghai Normal University. He obtained his B.A. in Administration from Hebei University of Economics and Business in 2005, Ph.M. in Western Philosophy from Hainan University in 2009, and Ph.D. in Western Philosophy from Fudan University in 2014 with a dissertation on “Raymond Aron and the Philosophy of History”. He was a visiting scholar at Boston College (2017.12-2018.12) and Université de Paris-Ouest-Nanterre-La Defense (2012.12-2013.4).
His research focuses on Philosophy of History, Political Philosophy, and French Philosophy. He has published books such as “A Companion to Utopia” (2022) and “Understanding and Construction: Raymond Aron’s Philosophy of History” (2021), and articles in refereed journals like “Diverse Fates in Homer” in Philosophy and Literature (2024).

FAH-DPORT: Palestra “A ALIT e a Linguística Aplicada: exemplos de investigação ”, pela Professora Adelina Castelo, Professora Auxiliar, Departamento de Humanidades, Universidade Aberta, Portugal
2025-03-11 19:00 - 21:00 | E21-3118
Convidamos todos os Professores e Alunos a estarem presentes na palestra online “A ALIT e a Linguística Aplicada: exemplos de investigação ”, pela Professora Adelina Castelo, Professora Auxiliar do Departamento de Humanidades da Universidade Aberta, Portugal, no dia 11 de Março de 2025 (Terça-feira), pelas 19:00 horas, na sala E21a-3118 (disponível online através de Teams Video Conferência em https://go.um.edu.mo/qu4qet8s).

Adelina Castelo
Professora Auxiliar, Departamento de Humanidades
Universidade Aberta, Portugal
Adelina Castelo é doutorada em Linguística Educacional (2012), mestre em Linguística Portuguesa (2004) e licenciada em Estudos Portugueses e Franceses (1999), pela Universidade de Lisboa. Atualmente é Professora Auxiliar no Departamento de Humanidades da Universidade Aberta, membro colaborador do centro de investigação LE@D (Laboratório de Educação a Distância e E-Learning, da Universidade Aberta) e membro integrado do CLUL (Centro de Linguística da Universidade de Lisboa). Anteriormente, trabalhou como Assistente e Professora Adjunta Convidada no Instituto Politécnico de Viseu (Portugal) e como Professora Adjunta no Instituto Politécnico de Macau (atual Universidade Politécnica de Macau). As suas áreas de investigação, ensino e orientação de trabalhos académicos abrangem a Linguística e o ensino do Português como língua materna e língua não materna, especialmente nas áreas da consciência fonológica, oralidade e pronúncia. Tem ainda dado formação a professores de português, tendo publicado diversos trabalhos científicos, bem como material didático.

RESUMO
A ALIT e a Linguística Aplicada: exemplos de investigação
A Aprendizagem de Línguas Intensificada por Tecnologias (ALIT) – em inglês, Technology-Enhanced Language Learning (TELL) – abrange todas as formas de utilização de tecnologias digitais com o objetivo de otimizar o ensino e a aprendizagem de línguas, sobretudo línguas não maternas. Após uma breve apresentação da história e de conceitos relativos à ALIT, explicitam-se as suas vantagens para os aprendentes e aborda-se a relação entre diferentes recursos digitais (por exemplo, vídeos e áudios com conteúdos diversos, tradutores automáticos, dicionários online, conversores de texto em fala e sistemas de reconhecimento de fala) e o ensino e a aprendizagem de competências diversas. Por fim, são expostas algumas investigações já realizadas no âmbito da ALIT. Com estes exemplos pretende-se ajudar os alunos de pós-graduação a refletir sobre as propriedades da investigação em Linguística Aplicada e a elaborar novos projetos de pesquisa na área.
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Online
Teams Vídeo Conferência
https://go.um.edu.mo/qu4qet8s

【Macao Humanities Forum】Meaning Beyond the Text and Allegorical Interpretation
2025-03-10 09:30 - 11:00 | E21A-G035
We are delighted to invite you to the 5th Lecture of the FAH Macao Humanities Forum (2024/2025) scheduled on 10 March 2025. The forum provides a platform for world-renowned scholars from diverse humanities fields to share their academic and research outcomes with FAH community and other UM scholars. All members of UM community are cordially invited to this splendid event.
In the upcoming forum, we are honored to have Professor Zhang Longxi as our guest speaker to deliver a lecture on “Meaning Beyond the Text and Allegorical Interpretation”. Professor Zhang is the Li De Chair Professor at the Yenching Academy of Peking University and the Xiaoxiang Chair Professor of Comparative Literature at Hunan Normal University. He received his MA in English from Peking University (1981) and a PhD in Comparative Literature from Harvard University (1989). He has taught at Peking University, Harvard University, the University of California, Riverside, and the City University of Hong Kong. Prof. Zhang has been an elected foreign member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities since 2009 and of Academia Europaea since 2013, in addition to serving as President of the International Comparative Literature Association in 2016-2019. Furthermore, Prof. Zhang is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of World Literature, and Advisory Editor of New Literary History, having published more than 20 books and hundreds of articles in both English and Chinese on the East-West comparative studies.
Details of the forum are as below:
Speaker: Professor Zhang Longxi
Topic: Meaning Beyond the Text and Allegorical Interpretation
Date: 10 March 2025 (Mon)
Time: 09:30 – 11:00
Venue: E21A-G035
Language: Mandarin (with onsite simultaneous interpretation into English)
*Light refreshments will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please register for the forum by 6 Mar 2025 (Thu) via https://go.um.edu.mo/qaemspma.

Drilling Holes in Chaos The Artistic Practice of Shiro Matsui - 混沌鑿竅 松井紫朗的藝術活動
2025-03-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Room G011, Cultural Building, Lecture Hall (E34)

ELC- ECAC: Photography in the American West
2025-03-05 15:00 - 16:30 | E3-1032
The American West is a unique region that has attracted photographers for centuries. In this workshop, students will explore the physical, cultural, and political dimensions of the region through the lenses of historic and contemporary photographs. Participants will learn how photography has been used as a tool of conquest and self-expression, recognize different types of photographic materials and technologies, and expand their photography- and history-related vocabulary.
Students who attend will also earn Smart Points (SP).
This ELC ECAC event is presented by Hugo Teixeira, an English Instructor at the ELC and a visual artist specializing in photography and printing. His work explores landscape imagery as a mirror of identity.

Date: 5 March 2025 (Wed)
Time :15:00 – 16:30
Venue: E3-1032
Presented by ELC Instructor Mr. Hugo Teixeira

​​​​​​​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

Classical Translation Workshop
2025-03-04 - 2025-03-06 | E34-1002
Session 1: Translation Theory and Translation of Chinese Classical Literature

Date: 04/03/2025
Time: 14:30-17:00

Place: E34-1002, UM
Language: Portuguese
Content:

To present the theory of Chinese-Portuguese translation for Classical Chinese
Introduce to Students the translation of Chinese Classics

Session 2: Translation methods and strategies: In the literary work of Matteo Ricci: The Treaty of Friendship 《交友論》
Date: 06/03/2025

Time: 14:30-17:00

Place: E34-1002, UM
Language: Portuguese
Content:

Translate for publication a short treatise by Ricci, On Friendship 《交友論》

Registration link: https://forms.gle/eWmWg3tXtcqS43rt9 (deadline: 26/02/2025)

“記憶之場的理論與實踐”學術工作坊
2025-03-01 09:00 - 2025-03-02 18:00 | E21-3118
緣起
“歷史在加速消失。”
“記憶（研究）的興起是文字書寫的輝煌的葬禮！”
隨著法國《記憶之場》全譯本被陸續譯介到中國，借鑒他山之石，展開關於中國“記憶之場”研究的時機業已成熟。記憶之場具有實在性、象徵性、功能性等特徵，以什麼標準、使用怎樣的方法展開澳門的記憶之場研究，是本次學術工作坊的目的所在。本次工作坊擬就三個方面進行深入討論：
一曰從法國和歐洲歷史探討記憶研究的方法論問題。
二曰通過若干實例檢討目前記憶研究狀況。
三曰就如何展開澳門的記憶之場研究進行討論。
會議議程

人文學院中國語言文學系嘉賓講座: “兩部英美版「中國文學史」與漢學” – 徐志嘯教授
2025-02-24 16:30 - 18:00 | E21-3118

History Forum 22: Refugee Issue and Cross-border Funeral: The Rise and Fall Macao Tung Sin Tong Cemetery
2025-02-21 12:30 - 13:30 | E21-3118

【Macao Humanities Forum】 Confucius or Confucianism: Which Came First?
2025-02-20 14:00 - 15:30 | E21A-G035
We are delighted to invite you to the 4th Lecture of the FAH Macao Humanities Forum (2024/2025), scheduled on 20 February 2025. The forum provides 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 Professor Chen Zhi as our guest speaker to deliver a lecture on “Confucius or Confucianism: Which Came First?“. Professor Chen is the President and Chair Professor of Beijing Normal University—Hong Kong Baptist University United International College (UIC), as well as a Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of the Humanities (HKAH). As an internationally renowned scholar and researcher on Chinese Studies, his research interests cover classical studies, early Chinese culture and history, historical writings, traditional Chinese poetry, excavated documents (particularly bronze inscriptions and bamboo/silk writings), and the intellectual history of the Ming and Qing dynasties. He has served as the founding Editor-in-Chief of several prestigious academic journals and book series, in both Chinese and English, and has published extensively in top-tier journals, as well as with renowned publishers, in the UK, the U.S., Europe, Japan, and China. He is the author of The Shaping of Book of Songs: From Ritualization to Secularization. Prof. Chen was appointed the local convener of Chinese Language and Literature in the Panel of Humanities of RAE 2009-2014 in Hong Kong.
Details of the forum are as follows:
Speaker: Professor Chen Zhi
Topic: Confucius or Confucianism: Which Came First?
Date: 20 February 2025 (Thu)
Time: 14:00 – 15:30
Venue: E21A-G035
Language: Mandarin (with onsite simultaneous interpretation into English)
*Light refreshments will be served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Please register for the forum by 18 Feb 2025 (Tue) via https://umac.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bxCqPpFJy5t0LmS.

人文學院中國語言文學系嘉賓講座: “類型學視野下的南島語言語法特點” – 潘家榮教授 FAH-DCLL Guest Lecture: “Grammatical features of Austronesian languages from the typological perspective” by Prof. Pan Chia-Jung
2025-02-19 19:00 - 20:30 | E21-3118

DHIST Guest lecture: "澳門出發的全球敘事”名家講座第一講: 從「何以澳門」到「從澳門出發」", Dr. Wu Zhiliang 吳志良博士
2025-02-18 16:00 - 18:00 | E34-G011

FAH-DPORT: Palestra “O Espaço Lusófono nas Relações Internacionais: o caso de Portugal”, pelo Professor Doutor Luis Tomé, UM Distinguished Visiting Scholar, Faculdade de Ciências Sociais – Universidade de Macau
2025-02-17 19:00 - 21:30 | E21-G049
Convidamos todos os Professores e Alunos a estarem presentes na Palestra “O Espaço Lusófono nas Relações Internacionais: o caso de Portugal”, pelo Professor Doutor Luis Tomé, UM Distinguished Visiting Scholar, Faculdade de Ciências Sociais – Universidade de Macau, no dia 17 de Fevereiro de 2025 (Segunda-feira), pelas 19:00 horas, na sala E21a-G049 (Laboratório de Interpretação).

Professor Doutor Luis Tomé
Professor Catedrático,
Director do Departamento de Relações Internacionais,
Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa
UM Distinguished Visiting Scholar, Faculdade de Ciências Sociais – Universidade de Macau

Professor Catedrático da Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa (UAL), onde é o Director do Departamento de Relações Internacionais e do OBSERVARE – Observatório de Relações Exteriores. Investigador integrado no Instituto Português de Relações Internacionais da Universidade Nova de Lisboa (IPRI-Nova).
Tem sido Professor Convidado do Instituto Universitário Militar (IUM), do Instituto da Defesa Nacional (IDN), do Instituto Superior de Ciências Policiais e Segurança Interna (ISCPSI) e da Universidade de Coimbra, e Visiting Professor da La Sapienza-Università di Roma- Itália e da Middle East Technical University (METU) de Ankara-Turquia, bem como de várias instituições universitárias de Angola, Brasil e Timor-Leste.
Foi Adjunto/Técnico Especialista para as Relações Internacionais e o Combate ao Terrorismo no Gabinete da Ministra da Administração Interna (Nov. 2015 – Out. 2017); Assessor do Vice-Presidente do Parlamento Europeu (1999-2004); e Investigador da NATO durante dois anos, autor do relatório “Russia and NATO’s Enlargement” (2000).
Investigador nas áreas das Relações Internacionais, Geopolítica e Estudos de Segurança especializado nas regiões Euro-Atlântica, Eurásia e Ásia-Pacífico, é autor de mais de uma dezena de livros e de inúmeros ensaios e artigos publicados nas revistas da especialidade. Orador convidado de conferências de alto nível, colabora regularmente com vários órgãos de comunicação social, analisando e comentando assuntos de relações internacionais, geopolítica e segurança.
É Licenciado em Relações Internacionais pela Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa (UAL), Mestre em Estratégia pelo Instituto Superior de Ciências Socias e Políticas (ISCSP) da então Universidade Técnica de Lisboa e Doutorado em Relações Internacionais pela Faculdade de Economia da Universidade de Coimbra (FEUC).
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FAH/DPHIL Lecture Series – "Fake News and the Dark Side of Speech" by Prof. Carlo Penco, University of Murcia, Spain
2025-02-12 17:30 - 19:00 | E21-3118
Microsoft Teams: https://go.um.edu.mo/w7j1ioud

Abstract
In the talk, I will discuss the topic of disinformation, starting with the different approaches taken by the United States and Europe to the notion of free speech. After discussing problems that connect free speech with disinformation and fake news, I will use some basic tools in the philosophy of language to give some clarification of the notion of fake news. First of all, I will use Austin’s notion of speech act, and in particular, I will describe fake news as a kind of speech act falling under the force of assertion. I then will treat some aspects of pragmatics dealing with the idea of common ground (Robert Stalnaker) and accommodation (David Lewis). Through these notions, I will illustrate with examples how hidden presuppositions can persuade people implicitly, leading them to easily believe fake news. If there is time, I will conclude on the problem of the relation between fake news and belief: do people believe in fake news? And if yes, why?
Bio
After studying in Oxford with Sir Michael Dummett, Professor Penco taught philosophy of science at the University of Salento (1988–1992) and then became a full professor of philosophy of language at the University of Genoa, where he was head of the master’s in philosophy and of the doctorate in philosophy. he edited many volumes and collections of classical and contemporary philosophers (Gottlob Frege, John L. Austin, Michael Dummett, Hilary Putnam, Donald Davidson, Saul Kripke, David Kaplan, John Perry, and others) and published in many philosophical journals such as Philosophia, Philosophical Investigations, and Theoria. He co-organized many international conferences, including conferences on modeling and using contexts, a venue for interdisciplinary research with computer scientists, philosophers, and other social science experts. He was a visiting scholar at various institutions, such as the Pittsburgh Center for Philosophy of Science and London’s Institute of Philosophy. Among his main works are an introduction to the philosophy of language and a book on disinformation, The Dark Side of Speech.

ELC-EWCC: “Library DROP-IN Tuesday”
2025-02-11 13:30 - 2025-04-30 16:00 | 1/F, University of Macau Library (E2) , AI Cabin
Dear students,
What’s your new year resolution for your academic studies? Have you ever explored the UM library, and have you ever met with any tutors at the English Writing and Communication Center (EWCC)?
This semester, the writing centre EWCC will collaborate with the UM library to provide quick consultation support. Starting from February 11th, every Tuesday, you can bring your questions and concerns and meet with our tutors in the library !
You can find us in the AI Cabin, on the Ground Floor of the Library, every Tuesday from 1:30pm to 4pm. The drop-in service will offer fast and effective guidance for students who need help with:

Understanding essay questions
Quick check of drafts and structuring ideas
Referencing
CV formatting
General academic concerns

Each session lasts up to 20 minutes and operates on a first-come, first-served basis—no appointments required! Whether you’re in the early stages of brainstorming or making final touches to your work, our team is ready to assist you.
The service will run until April 30th. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to refine your academic writing and improve your assignments. Simply drop by the AI Cabin and get the help you need!

Location: AI Cabin, Library Ground Floor
Dates: February 11th – April 30th
Time: Every Tuesday, 1:30pm – 4:00 pm
Sessions: Up to 20 minutes per session, first-come first-served

For further enquiries, contact us at fah_elc_ells@um.edu.mo.
We are looking forward to seeing you at the drop-ins and at the library!
Best wishes,
Writing and Communication Centre
English Language Centre
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
The University of Macau
親愛的同學們，
新年好！新的學年，你有想實現的願望嗎？你探索過澳大圖書館，和預約過英語寫作中心的服務嗎？
人文學院英語寫作中心將和澳大圖書館合作，於2月11日起每個星期二, 下午1:30 – 4:00在圖書館地面層的AI未來學習艙進行即時諮詢服務。屆時，中心導師將會對英文寫作、學習技巧等的相關學術疑慮進行快速有效的協助。每節諮詢持續二十分鐘左右，為同學提供快速理解作業要求、討論寫作想法、學術引用、調整簡歷格式等問題的幫助。諮詢服務先到先得，無需預約。歡迎同學們每週二下午一點半到四點間前來拜訪參觀！

地點：圖書館地面層 AI未來學習艙
日期： 2月11日-4月30日
具體時間：逢星期二下午, 1:30 – 4:00
諮詢時間：每人二十分鐘，先到先得，無需預約

如有任何疑問，請通過fah_elc_ells@um.edu.mo 與我們聯繫。
我們期待在圖書館和你相見！

澳門大學人文學院英語中心謹啟

ELC-EWCC: 21-Day Podcast Listening Challenge
2025-02-10 - 2025-03-07
Dear Students,
We’re excited to invite you to join our 21-Day Podcast Listening Challenge! This engaging activity will take place from February 10 to March 7.
Here’s what to look forward to:

Co-listening partners: You’ll team up with a peer to explore podcasts together.
Dedicated support: Four writing centre tutors will guide you in improving your listening skills.
Interactive sessions: Spend 5 hours per week on podcasts and enjoy 1-hour weekly sessions at the writing centre. During these meetings, you’ll learn effective listening techniques, share ideas, and practice your English-speaking skills.

We are welcoming 8 students to participate in this challenge. The seats are limited! Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a Certificate of Completion and gain membership in our podcast club, Postopedia!
Let’s make this a fun and rewarding journey of learning together.
Here is the link for you: https://umac.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eXRp1srQHqa8Isu
↓ ↓ Register NOW ↓ ↓

Best wishes,
English Writing and Communication Centre
Writing and Communication Centre
English Language Centre
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
The University of Macau

ELC-Spring 2025 i-Learner English for Universities Marathon Competition
2025-02-06 08:00 - 2025-04-15 23:30
This semester, the ELC is thrilled to present the i-Learner English Marathon Competition! Dive into as many lessons as you can by April 15, 2025.
To join the contest, students have to complete a minimum requirement of lessons with a score of 70% or above. Students from UE1 to UE3 must complete a minimum of 35 lessons, while students from E4 to E5 must complete at least 20 lessons to enter the competition. 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 2024/25 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; Advanced Skills Practice lessons are open to EELC2008 to EELC2013 students.

For inquiries, contact us at fah_elc_ells@um.edu.mo / ewcc@um.edu.mo.
Best regards,
English Language Centre
親愛的同學們，
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4月15日。
同學們需要在截止日期前完成要求課程節數，並獲得70%或以上的分數，方被納入參賽考量成績。UE1至UE3的學生須至少完成35課節，E4與E5的學生則須至少完成20課節。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，在各級別的榜首均能獲得精美獎品。
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2024/25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；進階練習課程則開放給EELC2008至EELC2013的學生

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

人文學院中國語言文學系嘉賓講座: “自然語言處理與大模型：回顧與思考" - 王厚峰教授 FAH-DCLL Guest Lecture: “Large Language Models and Natural Language Process” by Prof. Wang Houfeng
2025-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | E21-2100

UM Distinguished Visiting Scholar Series – "Humans and Gods: The Theme of Self-Divinization in Early China and Early Greece" by Prof. Michael Puett, Harvard University, USA
2025-01-17 17:30 - 19:00 | E21-3118

Design as a Driving Force Han Zhanning's Poster Design and Urban Cultural Practice - 設計作為動力 韓湛寧的海報設計與城市文化實踐
2025-01-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Room G011, Cultural Building, Lecture Hall (E34)

FAH/DPHIL Lecture Series – "How Belief Functions" by Dr. Ema Sullivan-Bissett, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom
2025-01-15 17:30 - 19:00 | E21-3118
Link: https://go.um.edu.mo/eds02x2h

Abstract
Our beliefs shape our understanding of the world and are key to how successful we are interacting with it. Fortunately, most of our beliefs get things (at least roughly) right, perhaps because they are constrained by evidence and not under our voluntary control. But sometimes we go wrong. We are overly optimistic, we engage in self-deception, we fail to properly update beliefs we hold dear in response to evidence, and, in perhaps the most paradigmatic case of belief gone wrong, we become deluded. How can we explain what belief is and how it behaves when faced with such a range of cases? In this talk, I argue that if we want our account of belief to be explanatorily adequate, we should separate the modal question concerning the nature of belief across possible worlds, from a more local question concerning the manifestation of its various guises in the actual world. I propose that what is necessary to belief is its motivational role, and it is this which sets the boundaries of the class of beliefs. But this unifying feature is not where our explanatory gains lie. Rather, the contingent biological circumstances of belief’s manifestation in the actual world is where we find explanations of the behaviour of garden variety beliefs, as well as the resources to accommodate various bad beliefs. If we want to explain its various operations, we must focus on how belief functions.

Bio
Ema Sullivan-Bissett is a Reader in Philosophy at the University of Birmingham. Her research concerns the nature of belief and its connection to truth, as well as delusional belief formation and implicit bias. She has recently been the Principal Investigator of two research projects: Deluded by Experience (funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council), and Conspiratorial Ideation and Pathological Belief (funded by the British Academy). She is the editor of Art and Belief (Oxford University Press, 2017), Belief, Imagination, and Delusion (Oxford University Press, 2024), The Routledge Handbook of the Philosophy of Delusion (Routledge, 2024), and the author of Irrationality (Cambridge University Press, 2025). She has also published in the British Journal of Aesthetics, Erkenntnis, European Journal of Philosophy, Mind & Language, Philosophical Psychology, Philosophical Studies, Synthese, and others.
