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EWCC-ELC chatroom #1 “University Journey: Challenges and Opportunities”
EWCC-ELC chatroom #1 “University Journey: Challenges and Opportunities”
Embark on Your University Journey: Opportunities and Challenges Chatroom! Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of university life? Join our interactive chatroom to explore the opportunities and challenges that await you!😉 What to Expect: Discover opportunities: Learn about clubs, internships, departments and study abroad programs. Tackle challenges: Get tips on managing your time, staying motivated, and balancing academic and social life. Share experiences: Meet new friends from other disciplines, connect with other fellow students and share your own journey. Why Join?👯 Gain insights from upperclassmen. Build a supportive network of peers. Get inspired to make the most of your university experience. All UM students are welcome! But if you're a freshman in UM, this chatroom is your […]
FAH-DENG Guest Lecture: No to “Yellow Peril”, No to “Honorary Whites”: Race and Diaspora in Chinese South African Life Writing
FAH-DENG Guest Lecture: No to “Yellow Peril”, No to “Honorary Whites”: Race and Diaspora in Chinese South African Life Writing
Abstract: Based on one of the central chapters of my book manuscript Yellow Peril Revisited: Mutations, Reactions, and Reinventions, this talk focuses on the experiences of the Chinese South African communities during apartheid presented in locally published memoirs. Situating these experiences in the long history of Chinese migration and localization in South Africa dating back to at least the mid-19th century, it organizes them into three analytical categories: everyday encounters of institutional racism, preservation of Chineseness, and associations with other non-white groups. I argue that contrary to the political and psychological struggles of postcolonial trauma that often characterize post-apartheid South African literature, Chinese South African life writing exhibits a kind of pragmatism, with which the material and emotional effects of […]
FAH/DPHIL Lecture Series – “Dialectics of Freedom in “Ode on a Grecian Urn”: Keats, Hegel, Marx” by Dr. James Chambers, Hebei University, China
FAH/DPHIL Lecture Series – “Dialectics of Freedom in “Ode on a Grecian Urn”: Keats, Hegel, Marx” by Dr. James Chambers, Hebei University, China
Zoom: https://umac.zoom.us/j/95244216235 Password: 409082 Abstract “Ode on a Grecian Urn” is an attractive site for mixing John Keats, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, and Karl Marx because Hegel and Marx were both philhellenes. In Hegel and Marx, the concepts of truth and beauty intertwine with the concept of freedom. Dialectical aesthetics defines beauty in terms of truth and defines art’s truth in terms of freedom. This article’s Hegelian interpretation is oriented around subjectivity and transcendence of freedom. Its Marxian interpretation is oriented around historicity and the immanence of freedom. The “negative capability” of the ode abolishes and uplifts the best of Hegelian and Marxian interpretation in aesthetic wonder with mystery. Bio Dr. James Chambers teaches philosophy at Hebei University. […]
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FAH-DENG Seminar: Becoming a Transnational and Situated Junior Scholar: Tips on Publications and Career Building
FAH-DENG Seminar: Becoming a Transnational and Situated Junior Scholar: Tips on Publications and Career Building
Abstract: Chinese scholars and students often find it difficult to break into Anglophone academia as the academic habits and writing styles can be vastly different from the paradigms they are used to. Similarly, scholars trained in Anglophone academia may find it difficult to navigate the academic job market in mainland China. Based on my own experience of publishing in English journals and working in different universities in the UK and China, I will share some tips on effective career building that would allow humanities scholars to flourish in particular local contexts and keep their transnational connections and international relevance. This sharing session will start with a summary of the major differences in modes of thinking and writing in Chinese and […]
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UM-FAH-DPORT: Seminar by Professor Xosé Luís Regueira Fernández on “The Galician language: problems and paradoxes of a minorized language in the periphery of Europe”
UM-FAH-DPORT: Seminar by Professor Xosé Luís Regueira Fernández on “The Galician language: problems and paradoxes of a minorized language in the periphery of Europe”
Dear Professors and Students, We are most pleased to invite all to attend the following Seminar by Professor Xosé Luís Regueira Fernández, Full Professor from Universidade de Santiago de Compostela on “The Galician language: problems and paradoxes of a minorized language in the periphery of Europe”, Monday, 02/09/2024, at 3:00pm in room E21b-G015. BIO Xosé Luís Regueira Fernández (Vilalba, 1958) is professor of Galician and Portuguese Philology. He graduated in Romance Philology at the University of Santiago de Compostela in 1982, and obtained a doctorate at the same university in 1989. He has formed part of ILG since 1981. He is the Institute's director since 2018. His research interests focus on phonetics and variation in the spoken language. He […]
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FAH/DPHIL Lecture Series – “Fearing Climate-Fictions: Emotions, Persuasion, and the Aesthetic Appreciation of Cli-Fi” by Dr. Marta Benenti, University of Murcia, Spain
FAH/DPHIL Lecture Series – “Fearing Climate-Fictions: Emotions, Persuasion, and the Aesthetic Appreciation of Cli-Fi” by Dr. Marta Benenti, University of Murcia, Spain
Zoom: https://umac.zoom.us/j/99087478661 Password: 910261 Abstract Most literary and cinematographic narratives about climate change depict catastrophic scenarios which have a tragic impact on the stories’ characters and frequently lead to hopeless endings (Trexler 2015). Owing much to dystopian literature, such cultural products as Cli-fi (or climate fictions) present their audiences with scary, shocking, or threatening images of more or less near futures (Benenti & Giombini 2023). As a consequence, narrative engagement with these works is often accompanied by feelings of discomfort, anxiety, and fear. While these emotional states can be thought to contribute to Cli-fi’s capacity to raise recipients’ awareness concerning the environmental crisis, empirical evidence suggests that negative emotions impair rather than foster climate-friendly behaviours (O’Neill & Nicholson-Cole 2009). In […]
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【Macao Humanities Forum】Imagine A Great Empire? A Study of Forged Li Gonglin’s Wanfang Zhigongtu by : Prof. Ge Zhaoguang from Fudan University
【Macao Humanities Forum】Imagine A Great Empire? A Study of Forged Li Gonglin’s Wanfang Zhigongtu by : Prof. Ge Zhaoguang from Fudan University
We are very pleased to announce that the 1st Lecture of the FAH Macao Humanities Forum (2024/2025) will be held on 13 September 2024. 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. Ge Zhaoguang as our guest speaker to deliver a lecture on the topic “Imagine A Great Empire? A Study of Forged Li Gonglin's Wanfang Zhigongtu”. Prof. Ge is a Distinguished Professor and the Founding Director of National Institute for Advanced Humanistic Studies at Fudan University. A graduate from Peking University and formerly a Professor at […]
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EWCC-ELC: English Writing and Communication Centre Promotional Booth
EWCC-ELC: English Writing and Communication Centre Promotional Booth
Dear students, The English Writing and Communication Centre (EWCC) is going to hold its Annual Promotional Booth themed Write and Win with EWCC on Tuesday, September 17! This event is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about writing centre consultation services, discover what will come up during Words Shape World Writing Month, and participate in fun activities like board games, lucky draws for trivia. Below is the schedule: Date: September 17 (Tuesday) Time: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Venue: Booth in E6 Learning Commons Activity: Board Games & Lucky Draws Facilitator: Writing Centre Tutors Writing centre will be providing Elysee desserts, beverages. No registration is required, but do note that snacks will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. So be sure to drop by early at E6 G learning […]
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Confucius Institute’s Student Gathering – Mid-Autumn Festival & Confucius Day Celebration
Confucius Institute’s Student Gathering – Mid-Autumn Festival & Confucius Day Celebration
Please register by scanning the QR code on the poster.
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EWCC-ELC: Fall 2024 EWCC Academic Workshop Series “Words Shape World”
The EWCC is thrilled to present an inspiring series of English academic workshops this September and October. This year's theme, "Words Shape World", empowers students to discover the transformative power of language. As we embrace new students this semester, our workshops aim to seamlessly integrate them into university life. Workshops include: Listening for Freshmen: Surviving English Lectures Avoiding Plagiarism Practical Writing: Describing Data Effective Presentation Skills Date: September to October Time: 16:30 - 18:00 Participate to earn smart points, and complete all four workshops to receive an EWCC Certificate of Completion. Enhance your skills and maximize your academic journey with us! Students who are of interest, please registered here: https://qfreeaccountssjc1.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ezaI7DMXqKabZVs For more details about each workshop, please refer to the […]
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Pechakucha Presentation Workshop
Pechakucha Presentation Workshop
Pechakucha Presentation Workshop Pechakucha is a unique presentation style known for using images rather than text. It is typically brief consisting of 20 slides displayed for only 20 seconds. In this workshop, students will be given the opportunity to present their ideas on a chosen topic in the Pechakucha style. With the use of powerful images, students will present their ideas in a timed manner encouraging them to speak spontaneously and fluently. Through this practice, students will experience the importance of conciseness, confidence, and good preparation. This workshop is hosted by Dr. Jean-Paul Duquette, ELC Senior Instructor. Come with your friends and learn while you earn smart points! Remember to bring a device to work on your PPT. Date: 25 […]
FAH/DPHIL Lecture Series – “Plato and Plato’s Socrates on Mythmaking” by Prof. Chloe Balla, University of Crete, Greece
FAH/DPHIL Lecture Series – “Plato and Plato’s Socrates on Mythmaking” by Prof. Chloe Balla, University of Crete, Greece
Zoom: https://umac.zoom.us/j/95701738202 Password: 257625 Abstract Writing in the 1st century BCE, the Roman scholar Cicero claimed that Socrates brought philosophy down from the heavens. Cicero’s claim ties in with Xenophon’s representation of his teacher, according to which Socrates advised his students to abstain from the study of nature and instead focused on their ethical cultivation. Xenophon also attributes to Socrates the groundbreaking idea of a divine Demiurge, a Craftsman who designed the world, including of course human beings. Plato, on the other hand, who is the most famous of Socrates’ students, presents his teacher not as the author but rather as a listener of a creation story that was recounted to him by Timaeus, an otherwise unknown philosopher and […]
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Fall 2024 i-Learner English for Universities Marathon Competition
This semester, the ELC is thrilled to present the i-Learner English Marathon Competition! Dive into as many lessons as you can by November 15, 2024. 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 cash prize of MOP 1,000. Meanwhile, the top three students at each level who have completed the most will also be awarded with cash prize, ranging from MOP 500 to MOP 300, 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 for UE1/2, 12 for UE3), submit the writing assignment […]