Authoring Community and State: Political Culture in Asian Context

This event will be hosted by Eckerd College in Florida in conjunction with the Asian Studies Development Program with funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities. This interdisciplinary faculty development workshop is part of a two-year project, Cultures of Authority in Asian Practice: A Seminar Series for Undergraduate Educators. Speakers and Topics include:

• Dr. Roger Ames, University of Hawaii, “The Sage as Ruler: Good Governance and the Ideals of Authoritative Personhood.”

• Dr. Barbara Andaya, University of Hawaii, “Authoring the State and the Moral Leadership in Southeast Asia.”

• Dr. Guo Xuezhi, University of Virginia, “Chinese State and Authority Before and After Mao.”

• Dr. Peter Hershock, East West Center, and Dr. Ames, “Human Rights and Human Wrongs: Does Culture Matter?”

• Dr. Sankaran Krishna, University of Hawaii, “Borders, Books, and National Identities: Reflections on the Relationship among Culture, Political Legitimacy, and Authority in Indian Contexts.”

• Dr. Michael Robinson, Indiana University, “Authoring Post-Colonial Identity: The Histories and Politics of 20^th Century Korea.”

Applications are invited from faculty of American colleges and universities who are interested in infusing Asian content into their undergraduate curriculum. Generous funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) allows lodging (single occupancy) and meals to be provided. Participants or their home institutions are responsible for travel expenses. The workshop will be directed by Dr. Roger Ames, University of Hawaii.

Application deadline: September 12, 2002. Participants will be notified about the status of their application on September 20, 2002. For application instructions and logistical questions, please contact Dr. Shiping Hua at 727-864-8308 or huasp@eckerd.edu. For information on the workshop program, please contact Dr. Peter Hershock at 808-944-7757 or hershocp@eastwestcenter.org.