Applications for ASCJ 2009 now open

[ASCJ Secretariat]

We can now finally confirm the date and place of the next Asian
Studies Conference Japan.

The Thirteenth Asian Studies Conference Japan (ASCJ 2009) will be held
on the Yotsuya campus of Sophia University, Tokyo, on June 20-21,
2009.

Applications are now open. See the website for details.
Applications will close on November 20.

http://www.meijigakuin.ac.jp/~ascj/forms/proposal.html
Panels are proposed by individual scholars around a common subject.
Panels are composed of three or four paper presenters and one or more
discussants. Panel proposals should include a 250 word (maximum)
abstract from each participant as well as a 250 word (maximum)
statement that explains the session as a whole.

Roundtables offer an opportunity for participants to discuss a
specific theme, issue or significant recent publication. A maximum of
six active participants is recommended. While a roundtable proposal
will not be as detailed as a panel proposal, it should explain fully
the purpose, themes or issues, and scope of the session.

Individual papers give scholars an opportunity to participate in the
conference even if they are not able to put together a complete panel.
Since only a limited number of individual papers can be accommodated,
preference will be given to junior scholars. Your paper has a better
chance of acceptance as part of a panel. Paper proposals should
include a 250 word (maximum) abstract.

Best wishes,

Michael Watson
ASCJ President