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Call for Papers Theme: Culture and Globalization in Asia Type: Regional Seminar Institution: Iranian National Center for Globalization Studies (INCGS) Location: Tehran (Iran) Date: 10.–12.12.2012 Deadline: 5.9.2012 __________________________________________________ Culture is a set of beliefs, habits, faiths and norms that humans acquire during their evolution and as a valuable legacy; they leave it like a souvenir for the next generation. Durability of any social system depends on its culture and cultural values of that society. In this case, the continent of Asia as one of the major poles of human culture and civilization has a special place and position in the world. The most important features of this continent is existence of various centers of culture and civilization which in itself is diverse in ethnicity, race, religion and thought. Conservation of values and promoting the status of Asian culture in the era of globalization depends upon a proper understanding, recognition of the capabilities and its unique features. Globalization is a phenomenon that has affected all dimensions and angles of human life (economic, political, social and cultural) with its expansion. One of the most challenging aspects of globalization is the cultural aspects of the societies. Today, proximity of people culture is the result of huge advances in communications technology and exchange of information also penetration and expansion of computer networks and satellite which is considered as one of the positive aspects of globalization. Description As culture is a basic and important platform for mutual understanding and cooperation among nations, as it has always underlain the emergence and development of human civilizations, the need for increasing cultural exchanges and interactions among countries is of great benefit and significance. In this case, the continent of Asia has a significant role in the development of cultures and civilizations in all ages of history. The inhabitants of this continent are diverse in their culture and customs that is why they need to create platforms and mechanisms for exchange of ideas and opinions about cultural issues which willingly or unwillingly are affected by the growing trend of globalization more than ever. Due to the rapid process of globalization and western countries attempts to confiscate its achievements, the need for cultural convergence among Asian countries is felt more than ever to reduce the cultural and structural differences as well as creation of alignments and conformity in values, outlooks and behavior. The cultural convergence means reinforcement and growth of similar cultural characteristics with the aim of uniform policy making to create a common method and a coordinated approach in dealing with challenges and also to build a platform for interaction and participation in the cultural management process in the era of globalization. Holding the specialized seminar in the presence of experts and officials from Asian countries is a good platform to build unity and alignment procedures in the joint cultural management. The seminar is conducted with presence of official representatives member (countries) of Asian Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) and also domestic and foreign professors and researchers. No-paper attendance is also welcome. Certificate of participation are going to be issued. The working languages of the Meeting will be English and Farsi. Simultaneous interpretation and all documents will be available in these languages. Objectives a. Development, deepening and institutionalization of Asian culture with emphasis on globalization b. Encouragement and persuasion of Asian communities to understand the importance and position of culture for participating in the process of globalization c. Providing a platform to establish communication among researchers in the field of culture and globalization d. Efforts to turn existing threats into opportunities in the arena of culture for the promotion of the status of Asian culture in the world e. The necessity to adopt a common and coordinated strategy among Asian countries in opposition with the west’s cultural invasion Topics The seminar will revolve around four main topics which are the following: 1. Culture and art a. Globalization and the trans-national film industry in Asia b. The position of traditional arts and crafts in the reproduction of cultural identity c. The status of indigenous and traditional architecture in the formation of large cities in Asia d. Identifying the role of folk and classical art and its impact on the economy of Asian cultures e. Reviewing and identifying the role and activities of artists in Asia’s cross-cultural interaction f. Survey of artistic commonalities of Asian nations (subjective, thematic, content, method….) and its role in trans-national cultural interaction g. Recognizing the artistic dimensions of each other’s culture by Asian nations representing the cultural convergence factor 2. Culture and religions a. Commonalities of Asian religions and expansion of intercultural relations b. Globalization and formation of new spiritualities (emerging spiritualities) in Asia c. The influence of religions in the formation of Asian indigenous cultures d. Religion, medium (media) and globalization e. Globalization and promise oriented culture in Asia 3. Indigenous cultures, identity and globalization a. Globalization and formation of resistance identities in Asia b. Asia’s cultural identity of minorities in the context of globalization c. Ethnic cultures of globalization in Asia d. The role of language in maintaining ethnic identities in Asia e. Globalization and inter-cultural relations in Asia f. Formation of a common Asian cultural identity in the era of globalization g. Globalization and the culture of development in Asian societies h. Globalization, good governance and cultural policy making in Asia 4. Culture and communications a. Media’s influence on shaping people movements in Asia b. Brain drain in the era of globalization: cultural developments and the consequences c. Globalization and the future of traditional media in Asia d. Formation of social networks in the era of globalization in Asia: threats and opportunities e. The role and impact of communication and information technologies in the formation of social networks in Asia f. Media, Asian cultural myths and globalization Registration Please send your primary registration via email to the Iranian National Center for Globalization Studies at: [email protected] All of the internal expenses of the boards will be paid by the National Center for Globalization Studies and the international expenses will be paid by the participating boards. The seminar will be held during two days and within four working committees based on the topics of the seminar. Contact: Mr. Fardin Azizimehr Iranian National Center for Globalization Studies (INCGS) No 17, West Eighteenth str, North Allame avenue Kaj Sq Saadat abad Tehran Iran Phone: +98 21 22073025-7 Fax: +98 21 22071300 Email: [email protected] Web: http://igcd.org/en/static-15.html __________________________________________________ InterPhil List Administration: http://interphil.polylog.org Intercultural Philosophy Calendar: http://cal.polylog.org __________________________________________________
