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Thanks, Chanroeun * * *................................* *Center for Khmer Studies* *Junior Faculty Training Program* *Session on Economic and Development in Southeast Asia * *This project seeks to enhance the knowledge base and academic skills of junior Cambodian academics and researchers in the fields of humanities and social sciences. This will be achieved through weekly seminars, research project and workshops.* CKS is seeking applications from those wishing to participate in the six-month session entitled "Economic and Development in Southeast Asia", lasting from *November 2009 – April, 2010*. The session will focus on the following theme: *This course ground**s students in the major trends and disciplines of economic and development studies within the Southeast Asian contexts. The ** course explore**s the complex and multidimensional of global and local economic factors links to development of different country in Southeast Asia, particularly of those in Mainland Southeast Asia. **It introduces a broad overview of the key issues of global and local economy and development, ranging from theoretical and historical perspective**s through to the examination of current trends of development.** Development issues of Cambodia will be emphasized within the context of Southeast Asia to identify commonality and diversity throughout the course. Major topics will include:* * **global**ization, commercialization, **p**overty**/**m**arginalization**, ** equity, **g**ender**, empowerment, participation, and the role of institutions in development.* * * Participants must be Cambodian nationals with a good command of English, who are currently employed as junior faculty members in a local university, or who intend to pursue an academic career in Cambodia. Applicants should provide copies of their educational transcripts and certificates, evidence of English level, an individual research proposal with comparative dimension between Cambodia and other countries in the region, and evidence of their university employment. Those not currently teaching at a university should provide a signed statement concerning their career plans. An Academic Committee will review all applications. * * *How to Apply* With your application for this session, please include a short research proposal of 3 or 5 pages, which could form the basis for 2 to 3 months of individual or group research. The research should lead to an English paper of approximately 4,000 to 6,000 words that you could present in a seminar or workshop. Your proposal should include: - A title of no more than 12 words - 2 or 3 main research questions - A brief discussion of the issue or problem you wish to research - Some explanation as to how you propose to conduct the research - Some possible conclusions or recommendations *Examples* of possible approaches might include: · a detailed study of some aspect of a neighboring country, using mainly internet sources and newspaper reports · a comparative study of an issue affecting Cambodia and another Southeast Asian country, using some fieldwork interviews or surveys Your research proposal will help us understand your own special field of interest. Further information about the project is available on the CKS website: www.khmerstudies.org/programs/progeduc.htm Or contact the Program Director, Mr. Chean MEN, at 012 557 709 Email: [email protected] *Deadline for application: October 20, 2009*** --- Chanroeun Pa Ph.D. Scholar Centre for Applied Philosophy and Public Ethics (CAPPE) LPO Box 8260 Australian National University Canberra ACT 2601 Australia Email: [email protected] [email protected] Skype/ Yahoo: chanroeunkh +++++++ *Cambodian Translation Link, Inc. http://www.ctlink.net *Cambodian Education Resources Information Centre http://cambosastra.org *Cambodian Centre for Applied Philosophy and Ethics www.camcape.org --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Cambodia Discussion (CAMDISC) - www.cambodia.org" group. This is an unmoderated forum. Please refrain from using foul language. Thank you for your understanding. Peace among us and in Cambodia. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/camdisc Learn more - http://www.cambodia.org -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
