ACSC Newsletter 44
The Association for Canadian Studies in China Newsletter EVENT TO WATCH: UOT Professors’ Shanghai Trip
SHISU “Visiting Professors Program” undertaken with the assistance of the Government of Canada has been concluded successfully and fruitfully. As scheduled, UOT professors John Kirton, Director of G8 Research Group, & Joseph Wong, Director of Asian Institute, Munk Center, visited Shanghai International Studies University, Fudan University, Shanghai Institute for International Studies, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics as well as Soochow University during Dec 15-22, 2007 and Jan 9-12,2008 respectively.When at SHISU, Prof.Kirton visited Hongkou and Songjiang campuses, delivered lectures and talks about G8 and China and Harper’s China Policy. He started from the origin, development, evolution, structure, performance and models of G8 Summit System, located his focus on the leading role of G8 after Cold War in the global governance as an authoritative institution. Furthermore, he also talked about the possibility of involving China into G8, and what the future of G8 is like. As a well-known and well-established scholar in the field of G8 research, John really has a final word in this regard.During his sojourn at SHISU, John opened Office Hours for our faculty members and graduate students, sat in the school’s seminars and talks given by outside scholars like Prof. Yu Zhenliang, pioneer advocator of global governance in China, Prof. Hao Yufan, distinguished scholar in US-China relations. John and Yu’s co-talks about the world system and the global governance called the attention to the heated debate and issues about environment, energy, across-nations crimes and etc. The academic dialogue is constructive and fruitful. We two sides have come to the agreement to develop a Chinese-language website, first by producing Chinese-language materials for the G8RG’s G8 Information Center (G8IC) at www.g8.utoronto.ca and subsequently by developing a SHISU G8 website in Chinese linked to G8IC. G20 material would be included in both cases.Additionally, Prof. Kirton also lectured to and met with “Centre for Canadian Studies”, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics; Center for American Studies, Fudan University and School of Societal Science，Soochow University, which is a bridge-building operation beyond the program. (See the photos attached)When the year of 2008 stepped into the door, Prof.Wong knocked at SHISU’s door as a second visiting professor under CSDP after John. A young, promising scholar whose interest is Asian studies really brought in a fresh breeze to Shanghai academic circle by his unique perspectives on reforms in welfare system happened in East Asian as well as in Taiwan. His sharp in-depth case studies have strengthened his view of point.As he pointed out in his speech, Joe stated that Taiwan social welfare reform, which has been joined with the Island political reform, is more positive than negative. It promotes and improves Taiwan’s economic competitive capability to a great extend. In conclusion, Joe added with his personal knowledge and understanding of Taiwan partisanship as a third party, which is fresh but convincing.During his two days stay in Shanghai, Joe had round table discussions with Shanghai Institute of International Studies, and Fudan University scholars and researchers. Now Fudan and Joe have some co-operative plans in their pockets and will turn any stone to get the ball rolling. (Reported by QIAN, Hao, Chair of “Canadian Studies Program”, Shanghai International Studies University)
2. Events held by Canada Club of Beijing Foreign Studies University
In this semester, the Canada club has held a series of events to deepen fellow students’ understanding of our student organization，such as Canadian picture and movie show, lecture on studying in Canada, speech contest and so on. These events were well-received and have left a very good impression on our fellow students.Canadian Picture ShowFrom September 22th to September 27th, the Beijing Foreign Studies University organized a large event—— the International Cultural Festival. During the festival，students were exposed to different cultures around the globe and the Canada Club was in charge of introducing the Canadian culture. To help students better understand and appreciate Canada’s beauty, we held a picture show, featuring different aspects of Canada from history, scenary and culture. Canadian festivals, food and drinks, natural beauty and people’s way of life were vividly introduced to students. We also held quiz games about various aspects of Canada during the festival. Students had a great time taking part in it, for they not only received gifts, but also gained knowledge of Canada.Lecture on Studying in CanadaWe have had great honor to invite Mrs. Ivy Learner Frank of the Commerce and Education Department of the Embassy of Canada to China to come to BFSU and present us a wonderful lecture on studying in Canada. Mrs. Frank introduced the advantages in studying in Canada and some related information. She offered seven reasons why choosing Canada in a humerous way: internationally recognized degrees, reasonable price, one of the places in the world that is most suitable for living, a bilingual country, multiculture and hospitable atmosphere, a safe place with very low crime rate and plenty of job opportunities. She also provided some basic information on the Canadian high education, such as the different situation for undergraduates, graduates and postgraduates; how to apply for a Canadian university and what the requirements are. In addition, Mrs. Frank made a comparison between the fees (including tuition fees, expenditure on boarding, books and other daily neccessities of studying) in Canada and that of studying in countries such as Britain, the US, Australia and France. Students learned a lot from the lecture and were very active during the Q&A session, which was even to the great surprise of Mrs. Frank herself. Due to the time limit, the students who hadn’t had the chance to ask questions came to the front and consulted with Mrs. Frank and other embassy staff. Mrs. Frank answered all the questions before leaving.Canadian Movies ShowThis semester we played the Canadian movie St. Ralphe, which was about a fourteen-year-old boy named Ralphe who believed in miracles. The movie was played in the Three Hundred People Auditorium and to attract more people, we decided to charge free. Because the topic of the movie was close to our daily life and it’s very encouraging, many of the fellow students came to watch it. They were so completely drawn into the fascinating story that after the movie had ended they lingered on it. We will organize more events of this kind in future, which can both enriching students’ life and introducing Canada to them.Embracing Beijing, Forward to Vancouver: Olympics Fantasia----BFSU Preliminary Round In December 14th, the BFSU preliminary round of the National English Speech Contest entitled Embracing Beijing, Forward to Vancouver: Olympics Fantasia, which was also co-organized by the Association of Canadian Studies in China and the Canadian Embassy to China, wrapped up successfully in the lecture hall of the School of English and International Studies. The fact that both China and Canada are going to host the Olympic Games gave birth to this contest: Beijing is going to host the 29th Summer Olympics in 2008 while Canada is to host the 21st Winter Olympics in 2010. In order to deepen the understanding between the two peoples and to seek mutual-development through the Olympics, the Ministry of Foreign and International Trade of Canada and the Canadian Embassy to China, together with the Association of Canadian Studies in China, sponsored and organized this event. The contest consists of two parts: the preliminary round and the final round. In the preliminary round, various Canadian Studies Centres around China select their respective contestants to take part in the final round, which is due on March 2008 in BFSU. The BFSU preliminary round chose the topic Development Through Sports: Canada and China, and the contest attracted many contestants from different departments and grades. The judges were teachers from the Canadian Research Institute. They were Prof. Gong Yan, Prof. Lin Yan, Prof. Wang Qiongqiong and Prof. Zhang Xiaoyi. As the contest started, the contestants displayed their admirable abilities such as rich imagination, wide range of knowledge and quick thinking. Through humorous remarks and strong enthusiasm they also proved their English speaking skills, and envisioned the opportunities the Olympics would bring to the two countries. At the end of the contest, Kang Shu, a junior student from the School of English and International Studies(SEIS), won the first prize of this preliminary round. Guo Wenna and Yu Xinyan, both freshmen of SEIS with the latter majoring in journalism, won the second prize. In addition to that, Yang Sisi, a senior student of SEIS and Yin Yan, a sophomore of SEIS, won the third prize. Kang Shu will therefore represent BFSU in the national final round in March.(Reported by Huang Lan, President of Canadian Club of Beijing Foreign Studies University
Email: weilisdu@sdu.edu.cn
SHISU “Visiting Professors Program” undertaken with the assistance of the Government of Canada has been concluded successfully and fruitfully. As scheduled, UOT professors John Kirton, Director of G8 Research Group, & Joseph Wong, Director of Asian Institute, Munk Center, visited Shanghai International Studies University, Fudan University, Shanghai Institute for International Studies, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics as well as Soochow University during Dec 15-22, 2007 and Jan 9-12,2008 respectively.When at SHISU, Prof.Kirton visited Hongkou and Songjiang campuses, delivered lectures and talks about G8 and China and Harper’s China Policy. He started from the origin, development, evolution, structure, performance and models of G8 Summit System, located his focus on the leading role of G8 after Cold War in the global governance as an authoritative institution. Furthermore, he also talked about the possibility of involving China into G8, and what the future of G8 is like. As a well-known and well-established scholar in the field of G8 research, John really has a final word in this regard.During his sojourn at SHISU, John opened Office Hours for our faculty members and graduate students, sat in the school’s seminars and talks given by outside scholars like Prof. Yu Zhenliang, pioneer advocator of global governance in China, Prof. Hao Yufan, distinguished scholar in US-China relations. John and Yu’s co-talks about the world system and the global governance called the attention to the heated debate and issues about environment, energy, across-nations crimes and etc. The academic dialogue is constructive and fruitful. We two sides have come to the agreement to develop a Chinese-language website, first by producing Chinese-language materials for the G8RG’s G8 Information Center (G8IC) at www.g8.utoronto.ca and subsequently by developing a SHISU G8 website in Chinese linked to G8IC. G20 material would be included in both cases.Additionally, Prof. Kirton also lectured to and met with “Centre for Canadian Studies”, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics; Center for American Studies, Fudan University and School of Societal Science，Soochow University, which is a bridge-building operation beyond the program. (See the photos attached)When the year of 2008 stepped into the door, Prof.Wong knocked at SHISU’s door as a second visiting professor under CSDP after John. A young, promising scholar whose interest is Asian studies really brought in a fresh breeze to Shanghai academic circle by his unique perspectives on reforms in welfare system happened in East Asian as well as in Taiwan. His sharp in-depth case studies have strengthened his view of point.As he pointed out in his speech, Joe stated that Taiwan social welfare reform, which has been joined with the Island political reform, is more positive than negative. It promotes and improves Taiwan’s economic competitive capability to a great extend. In conclusion, Joe added with his personal knowledge and understanding of Taiwan partisanship as a third party, which is fresh but convincing.During his two days stay in Shanghai, Joe had round table discussions with Shanghai Institute of International Studies, and Fudan University scholars and researchers. Now Fudan and Joe have some co-operative plans in their pockets and will turn any stone to get the ball rolling. (Reported by QIAN, Hao, Chair of “Canadian Studies Program”, Shanghai International Studies University)
2. Events held by Canada Club of Beijing Foreign Studies University
In this semester, the Canada club has held a series of events to deepen fellow students’ understanding of our student organization，such as Canadian picture and movie show, lecture on studying in Canada, speech contest and so on. These events were well-received and have left a very good impression on our fellow students.Canadian Picture ShowFrom September 22th to September 27th, the Beijing Foreign Studies University organized a large event—— the International Cultural Festival. During the festival，students were exposed to different cultures around the globe and the Canada Club was in charge of introducing the Canadian culture. To help students better understand and appreciate Canada’s beauty, we held a picture show, featuring different aspects of Canada from history, scenary and culture. Canadian festivals, food and drinks, natural beauty and people’s way of life were vividly introduced to students. We also held quiz games about various aspects of Canada during the festival. Students had a great time taking part in it, for they not only received gifts, but also gained knowledge of Canada.Lecture on Studying in CanadaWe have had great honor to invite Mrs. Ivy Learner Frank of the Commerce and Education Department of the Embassy of Canada to China to come to BFSU and present us a wonderful lecture on studying in Canada. Mrs. Frank introduced the advantages in studying in Canada and some related information. She offered seven reasons why choosing Canada in a humerous way: internationally recognized degrees, reasonable price, one of the places in the world that is most suitable for living, a bilingual country, multiculture and hospitable atmosphere, a safe place with very low crime rate and plenty of job opportunities. She also provided some basic information on the Canadian high education, such as the different situation for undergraduates, graduates and postgraduates; how to apply for a Canadian university and what the requirements are. In addition, Mrs. Frank made a comparison between the fees (including tuition fees, expenditure on boarding, books and other daily neccessities of studying) in Canada and that of studying in countries such as Britain, the US, Australia and France. Students learned a lot from the lecture and were very active during the Q&A session, which was even to the great surprise of Mrs. Frank herself. Due to the time limit, the students who hadn’t had the chance to ask questions came to the front and consulted with Mrs. Frank and other embassy staff. Mrs. Frank answered all the questions before leaving.Canadian Movies ShowThis semester we played the Canadian movie St. Ralphe, which was about a fourteen-year-old boy named Ralphe who believed in miracles. The movie was played in the Three Hundred People Auditorium and to attract more people, we decided to charge free. Because the topic of the movie was close to our daily life and it’s very encouraging, many of the fellow students came to watch it. They were so completely drawn into the fascinating story that after the movie had ended they lingered on it. We will organize more events of this kind in future, which can both enriching students’ life and introducing Canada to them.Embracing Beijing, Forward to Vancouver: Olympics Fantasia----BFSU Preliminary Round In December 14th, the BFSU preliminary round of the National English Speech Contest entitled Embracing Beijing, Forward to Vancouver: Olympics Fantasia, which was also co-organized by the Association of Canadian Studies in China and the Canadian Embassy to China, wrapped up successfully in the lecture hall of the School of English and International Studies. The fact that both China and Canada are going to host the Olympic Games gave birth to this contest: Beijing is going to host the 29th Summer Olympics in 2008 while Canada is to host the 21st Winter Olympics in 2010. In order to deepen the understanding between the two peoples and to seek mutual-development through the Olympics, the Ministry of Foreign and International Trade of Canada and the Canadian Embassy to China, together with the Association of Canadian Studies in China, sponsored and organized this event. The contest consists of two parts: the preliminary round and the final round. In the preliminary round, various Canadian Studies Centres around China select their respective contestants to take part in the final round, which is due on March 2008 in BFSU. The BFSU preliminary round chose the topic Development Through Sports: Canada and China, and the contest attracted many contestants from different departments and grades. The judges were teachers from the Canadian Research Institute. They were Prof. Gong Yan, Prof. Lin Yan, Prof. Wang Qiongqiong and Prof. Zhang Xiaoyi. As the contest started, the contestants displayed their admirable abilities such as rich imagination, wide range of knowledge and quick thinking. Through humorous remarks and strong enthusiasm they also proved their English speaking skills, and envisioned the opportunities the Olympics would bring to the two countries. At the end of the contest, Kang Shu, a junior student from the School of English and International Studies(SEIS), won the first prize of this preliminary round. Guo Wenna and Yu Xinyan, both freshmen of SEIS with the latter majoring in journalism, won the second prize. In addition to that, Yang Sisi, a senior student of SEIS and Yin Yan, a sophomore of SEIS, won the third prize. Kang Shu will therefore represent BFSU in the national final round in March.(Reported by Huang Lan, President of Canadian Club of Beijing Foreign Studies University
Email: weilisdu@sdu.edu.cn
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