Academic Activities
Recapping the academic seminar “四川成都金沙玉璋研究” conducted by Prof. TANG Chung on 3 November 2017
Prof. TANG Chung introduced how to study the formation of civilisation and nation by using archaeological method, especially the importance of social archaeology. Based on his archaeological research in Erlitou (二里頭) and other regions, he compared the Yazhang (牙璋) in different archaeological sites, and studied its origin, development and the spread. Prof. TANG pointed out that one type of Yazhang probably originated from Wangjinglou (望京樓) and spread to Jinsha (金沙) and Sanxingdui (三星堆) to Vietnam’s Xom Ren. This reflected the north to south spread of jade culture, and was also a symbol of early Chinese national culture.
Recapping the CUHK History Day 2017 held on 4 November 2017
The Department held the CUHK History Day 2017 on 4 November 2017. This annual event serves as a platform for the Department to share the teaching and learning of history with the secondary school sector. Participants enjoyed the informative and interesting public lectures delivered by three faculty members of the Department on the theme “民生日用：我們的日常史”. Three undergraduate students shared their learning experiences with the participants, including the pleasure of undertaking internships and overseas research trips during the summer.
The History Day ended with a tour to the University Library and CUHK Art Museum in the afternoon. The event was well received and attended by over 300 participants from 43 secondary schools.
Upcoming Events
Academic Seminar
| Date : | 17 November 2017 (Friday) |
| Time : | 4:00pm–5:00pm |
| Venue : | Room 304, 3/F, Lee Shau Kee Building, CUHK |
| Topic : | A Discussion of Urban History, and its Relevance |
| Speaker : | Prof. Ian MORLEY |
| Language : | English |
| Enquiry : | 3943 8541 |
Public Lectures on History 2017-18
With the theme of Modern Times of China, two distinguished scholars will give lectures at the Lecture Theatre, G/F, Hong Kong Central Library, 66 Causeway Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong in November 2017.
| Date : | 23 November 2017 (Thursday) |
| Time : | 7:00pm–8:30pm |
| Topic : | 中國的摩登時代：上海和香港的文學和歷史 |
| Speakers : |
Prof. LEE Ou Fan Leo Sin Wai Kin Professor of Chinese Culture Faculty of Arts, CUHK Prof. LEUNG Yuen Sang Dean, Faculty of Arts, CUHK |
| Moderator : | Prof. David FAURE Wei Lun Research Professor of History Department of History, CUHK |
| Language : | Cantonese |
| Date : | 30 November 2017 (Thursday) |
| Time : | 7:00pm–8:30pm |
| Topic : | 抗戰時期香港的文學和電影 |
| Speaker : | Prof. LEE Ou Fan Leo Sin Wai Kin Professor of Chinese Culture Faculty of Arts, CUHK |
| Moderator : | Prof. David FAURE Wei Lun Research Professor of History Department of History, CUHK |
| Language : | Putonghua |
Admission is free; reservation is required.
– For online registration and more information, please visit www.history.cuhk.edu.hk/Event/2017_PLH
– Call at 3943 7119 / 3943 8541
Organisers: Department of History, CUHK; Centre for Comparative and Public History, Department of History, CUHK; MA Programme in Comparative and Public History, Department of History, CUHK; Hong Kong Public Libraries, Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Academic Seminar
| Date : | 24 November 2017 (Friday) |
| Time : | 4:30pm–6:15pm |
| Venue : | Room 304, 3/F, Lee Shau Kee Building, CUHK |
| Topic : | Regional Patterns and Interaction of the Iron Industry during the Warring-States and Western Han Period: A Brief Discussion on the “Market” in Early China |
| Speaker : | Prof. LAM Weng Cheong |
| Language : | Putonghua |
| Enquiry : | 3943 8541 |
Information Seminar
| Date : | 25 November 2017 (Saturday) |
| Time : | 2:30pm |
| Venue : | Room 402, 4/F, Yasumoto International Academic Park, CUHK |
| Speaker : | Dr. MA Muk Chi |
| Language : | Cantonese |
| Enquiry : | 3943 8659 |
CALL FOR PAPERS:
Confronting Predicament: The Mentality and Patterns of Behavior of Chinese Intellectuals in the Second Millennium 25-26 May 2018
About this Workshop
The workshop focuses on the mental and social reactions of Chinese intellectuals in great periods of transformation during imperial and modern China. It attempts to provide early-career historians, social scientists, and researchers from different fields a chance to share findings on the cutting-edge theme of the history of Chinese intellectuals. The workshop is also open to research students and the learned public. Papers of relevance to the following four themes are welcomed:
| 1) | Rise of neo-Confucianism and its influence on the mentality of traditional scholars |
| 2) | Changing mentality and patterns of behavior of Chinese intellectuals in times of crisis |
| 3) | Transition in the mentality of contemporary Chinese intellectuals: global capitalism, state power, and cultural identity |
| 4) | Formation and transformation of intellectual communities in modern China |
Important Dates
| 31 December 2017 | Paper proposals, CV and a 300-500 word abstract (in English or Chinese) email to intellectualworkshop1718@gmail.com |
| 15 January 2018 | Notification of accepted proposals |
| 1 April 2018 | Submission of full papers |
Organisers: Department of History, CUHK; Faculty of Arts, CUHK; Department of History, Hong Kong Baptist University; Webster University
For teachers and students who have information to share with the Department,
please email your articles in both Chinese and English to chanfiona@cuhk.edu.hk by 4:00pm every Tuesday.