Date: October 11, 2024
Location: Duke Kunshan University
The Duke Kunshan University (DKU) US-China Relations Symposium invites students to submit proposals for presentations at our upcoming event. This one-day symposium will bring together a distinguished group of interdisciplinary scholars, including faculty from DKU, Harvard University, Lingnan University, and NYU-Shanghai. The symposium will focus on exploring the complex and evolving relationship between China and the United States in a global context.
About the Symposium:
The US-China Relations Symposium at DKU aims to engage both faculty and students in meaningful discussions about Sino-American relations. Participants will have the opportunity to share research, discuss course syllabi, and brainstorm new ideas for pedagogical and co-curricular programming that can help students gain a deeper understanding of this crucial bilateral relationship.
Symposium Schedule:
- 9:30 to 11:00 AM: Faculty Research Presentations
- 11:15 AM to 12:30 PM: Student-Faculty Discussion
- 12:30 to 2:00 PM: Lunch
- 2:00 to 3:30 PM: Syllabus Workshop
- 3:45 to 5:15 PM: Pedagogy and Co-Curricular Programming Discussion
- 5:30 PM: Dinner
Invitation to Students:
We welcome all DKU students to submit proposals to present their own research on topics related to US-China relations. This is a valuable opportunity to showcase your work and engage in discussions with scholars working in this field. Students interested in presenting are invited to submit a 100-word abstract summarizing their research. Proposals should focus on any aspect of Sino-American relations, whether historical, contemporary, economic, political, cultural, or related to educational and co-curricular programming.
Submission Guidelines:
- Deadline: Please submit your abstract by September 30th, 2024.
- How to Apply: Send your proposal (100-word abstract) to Professor Zach Fredman at zsf5@duke.edu.
- Eligibility: All DKU undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to submit proposals.
About Professor Zach Fredman:
Zach Fredman is an Associate Professor of History and Chair of the Division of Arts and Humanities at Duke Kunshan University. His research focuses on US-China relations. He is the author of The Tormented Alliance: American Servicemen and the Occupation of China, 1941-1949 (UNC Press, 2022) and co-editor of Uneasy Allies: Sino-American Relations at the Grassroots, 1937-1949 (Cambridge UP, 2024).
We look forward to receiving your submissions and hope to see you at the symposium!
