The course surveys and analyzes the momentous cultural, social, political and economic changes that have taken place in the People’s Republic of China (PRC) since the early 1980s. The course starts with a brief account of contemporary history, religion and culture, as well as geography and demography. The course examines the co-existence of continuity and change in relation to identity, beliefs, a

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The course analyses cultural, social and political issues in contemporary Japanese and Korean societies. The course takes a multidisciplinary perspective and is divided into four parts. The first part provides a general understanding of the social and political processes in Japan and North Korea and South Korea. The countries history and impact on contemporary Japanese and Korean societies are dis

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This course will give you insight into contemporary South-East Asia and its dynamic developments. The course addresses the region’s political systems and developments, socio-economic issues and struggles, the role of religion, and different aspects of contemporary culture. Apart from addressing broader regional issues it also analyses the situation in more detail in specific countries, such as for

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Welcome to the Perspective Asia Lecture Series, a platform for scholars and experts from various fields to share their critical insights on the issues, emerging trends, and historical interconnections in the dynamic East and Southeast Asian region. Join us this spring for a thought-provoking seminar series on critical Asian Studies issues. We begin with South Korea’s recent (and rare) invocation o

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The Centre for East and South-East Asian Studies actively engages in the publication and dissemination of cutting-edge research aiming to further understandings of the societies, economies, and political developments in Asian countries and the region as a whole. In particular, the Centre supports and hosts a number of journals and an online platform targeting diverse audiences, including academics

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The course deals with the international relations in East and South-East Asia. It begins with a very brief  introduction to basic theories about international relations and continues with a short historical overview focusing on the post-war period. The primary focus of the course is a series of in-depth case studies which define the region today. These include the territorial disputes in the East

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Are you interested in social justice issues, civil society and mobilization, and Asia? Join us this fall and learn about how different societies across East and South-East Asia organize around a variety of issues, from human rights violations and state repression to social inequalities and contemporary lifestyle changes,  and how these manifest into different types of mobilization such as pro-demo

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This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Chinese globalisation from a variety of perspectives. It delves into the uneven and diverse nature of China’s global push, examining a range of topics, such as labour regimes, environmental issues, logistics/supply chains, digital globalisation, informal/illicit industries, foreign policy, and human rights. Various active actors beyond the state

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This course provides students with fundamental knowledge about central issues in contemporary Korean society. The course focuses on Korea post-Cold War, covering topics such as popular culture, gender, and demographic issues. The course also includes Korean politics, addressing domestic politics in both North and South Korea, as well as inter-Korean relations. Finally, the course explores Korea's

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12 September 15:15-17:00Saba Joshi - Assistant Professor at the Department of Politics, University of York.Title: The Global Dimensions of Land Grabbing in South East AsiaMore information here 3 October 15:15-17:00Jamie Doucette - Reader in Human Geography, University of Manchester.Title: The Postdevelopmental State: Dilemmas of Economic Democratization in Contemporary South KoreaMore information

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The research at the Centre is interdisciplinary in nature and focuses on contemporary societies in East and South-East Asia. The Centre covers a range of different countries in the region, including Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Japan, Myanmar, South Korea and Thailand, and researchers are engaged in both individual and collaborative projects. Research addresses current domestic challenges and devel

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OverviewDuring the year, the Centre organised a range of events, including public lectures and workshops. It also hosted seven visiting PhD students and welcomed one Marie Curie postdoctoral fellow. The Centre has further expanded its network in Sweden and internationally through co-ordinating the Graduate School in Asian Studies. 29 new MA students were enrolled and 24 graduated from the programm

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Applications are made online using the National University Admissions in Sweden website and you apply via the Swedish version www.antagning.se. If you are not familiar with the Swedish language we recommend that you take the steps below. If you already have an account at universityadmissions.se you can skip the first step.Go to www.universityadmissions.se (the English version of the admission webs

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Dr. Tobias Axelsson, Dept. of Economic HistoryMore info. Dr. Stefan Brehm, Centre for East and South-East Asian StudiesMore info. Dr. Sara Brogaard, LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)More info. Professor Roger Greatrex, Centre for East and South-East Asian StudiesMore info. Professor Christer Gunnarsson, Dept. of Economic HistoryMore info Dr. Sidsel Hansson,  Centre for Eas

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Dr Ming Chee Ang Ming Chee Ang was a postdoctoral fellow at the Centre from February 2013 to July 2015. She specializes on politics, people, and protests in the Southeast Asia region. Her research focuses on the collective action and social resistance of communities within non-liberal democracies. Her works consisted of indigenous and bottoms-up empirical evidence, with special strength on collect

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Welcome to our Graduation celebration on May 28 at the Old Bishop's House!The event will start at 16:00.Please fill in your name and let us know if you have any dietary requirements or food allergies.Last date to submit the form is May 9. Status message Sorry...This form is closed to new submissions. Leave this field blank

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23 January 15:15-17:00, ZoomThe event is organised in cooperation with the Graduate School in Asian StudiesHsin-I Sydney Yueh - Associate Teaching Professor of Communication, University of Missouri.Title: The Use of Cuteness in Taiwan’s 2020 and 2024 Presidential ElectionsMore information here 6 February 15:15-17:00, ZoomThe event is organised in cooperation with the Graduate School in Asian Studi

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Academic achievements (the student workload) at Lund University are measured according to a credit system. 1.5 credits equal approximately one week of full-time studies. Thus, after one semester of successful full-time studies (participating according to requirements and passing the examinations), you will be awarded 30 credits.Courses at the Centre usually consist of 7.5 or 15 credits each. Cours

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The Palgrave Handbook of Political Norms in Southeast Asia came out Open Access in June 2024. This event will bring together four of the contributing authors, as well as two of the editors. The handbook aims to constitute a reference point on political norm dynamics in Southeast Asia, by bringing together the array of normative repertoires that frame the possibilities for citizens to participate i

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