Department of Humanities and Creative Writing 人文及創作系

Edited Volume, 𝘌𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘥 𝘞𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘴𝘪𝘢. https://brill.com/display/title/70628

This volume, edited by Kwai-Cheung Lo and Hung-chiung Li, explores the notion of entangled waterscape to reflect beyond the traditional continental perspectives. It understands Asia and beyond through the multifaceted interplay of history, economics, politics, culture, and ecological concerns.

[New Published & Book Talk] 𝘌𝘵𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘊𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘮𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢’𝘴 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯-𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 by Prof. Lo Kwai Cheung

𝘌𝘵𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘤 𝘔𝘪𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘊𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘮𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘊𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘢’𝘴 𝘕𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯-𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 investigates the relationship between cinematic productions about non-Han ethnic minorities and China’s nation-state building project from the early Republican era of the 1920s to the current authoritarian regime in the twenty-first century. Kwai-Cheung Lo argues that the glossy, but superficial, cinematic depictions of non-Han ethnic minorities manufactured and manipulated by state authorities have deeply penetrated the Chinese public’s conception of what an ideal multiethnic nation should be like as well as what it means to be Chinese under political unification.

Open Access book for free download: https://press.umich.edu/Books/E/Ethnic-Minority-Cinema-in-China-s-Nation-State-Building3

Book Talk
📆Date: 28 March 2025 (Friday)
🕞Time: 4:30pm
📍Venue: Room 436, 4/F, Run Run Shaw Tower, HKU
🌟Speaker: Prof. Lo kwai Cheung ( Department Chair of Department of Humanities and Creative Writing, HKBU)
💡Moderator: Prof. Jean Ma (Mr. and Mrs. Hung Hing-Ying Professor in the Arts Department of Comparative Literature, HKU)

📢The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Hong Kong Baptist University is honored to invite you to the 2nd International Symposium on Humanities and Culture: Visions of a Digital Future, which will take place at the HKJC Auditorium, Hong Kong Palace Museum, on March 26 (Wednesday) and 27 (Thursday), 2025.

We are delighted to announce that registration is now open. Registration and further details are available on the symposium’s official website: https://digitalfutures.hkbu.edu.hk/eng/index.html
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Building on the discussions from our first international symposium, this year’s event will delve into the intersection of digital technology, humanities, and culture amidst rapid technological advancements, particularly the rise of generative artificial intelligence in multiple domains. The 2025 symposium will focus on four pivotal themes:

1. The Place of Humanities and Culture in Digital Futures
2. Neglected Voices and The Challenges of AI
3. Perspectives on AI and Transdisciplinarity
4. Human Mind in the Future of Education

This symposium is a unique opportunity to engage in thought-provoking discussions, explore innovative ideas, and network with academics and professionals at the forefront of humanities, culture, and the digital future.

Registration Deadline: Please register by March 15, 2025. The Symposium is CCL recognized.

We look forward to welcoming you to the symposium and exploring the dynamic relationship between humanities and technology together.

Should you have any questions, feel free to contact us at [email protected].

【HMW Guest Talk】Technological Futures in and beyond the Anthropocene: A Dialogue with Chen Qiufan

From e-waste recycling to carbon neutrality, and from space leeks to AI climate governance, the science fiction of Chen Qiufan invites us to imagine posthuman futures where technology and ecology are mutually constitutive. Given that the planetary crisis warrants long-term sociocultural change rather than short-term techno-fixes, science fiction plays a powerful role in shaping our understanding of emerging techno-environmental dynamics. This conversation focuses on how science fiction helps us explore new conceptual scenarios and speculative ethics, and asks what Indigenous and non-Western epistemologies might contribute to alternative technological futures in and beyond the Anthropocene.

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲
📆Date: 3 March 2025
🕞Time: 15:30-17:00
📍Venue: WLB208
🌟Speaker: Chen Qiufan 陳楸帆, Award-winning Chinese speculative fiction author
💡Moderators:
Prof. Lo Kwai Cheung, Professor, Department of Humanities and Creative Writing, Academy of Language and Culture, HKBU
Dr. Emily Zong, Assistant Professor, Department of Humanities and Creative Writing, Academy of Language and Culture, HKBU

Call for LIVE ambassadors📣

🌈Call for LIVE Ambassador: Bloom Your Talent💐]

We're seeking enthusiastic HKBU undergraduate students passionate about Arts🎨, Culture🎭 & Lifestyle 🧘‍♀️to join our team and contribute to exciting art events. Earn pocket money, build your portfolio, connect with like-minded peers, and develop practical skills in various event management roles.

Opportunities include:

📝Social Media Content Creator: Craft engaging content to promote our events.

🎨Graphic Designer: Design visually stunning materials for online and print.

📷Photographer/📹Videographer: Capture the essence of our events through captivating photos and videos.

🎧Audio Operator/Stage Crew: Ensure seamless technical ex*****on of performances and events.

🤝Event Organiser/Coordinator: Plan and manage events from concept to ex*****on.

Workshop Facilitator/Exhibition Curator: Share your expertise and passion for art.

🎤Performer: Showcase your talent and contribute to the vibrant atmosphere of our events.

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Key Dates:

🔥Application Deadline: 15 Jan 2025 (Wed)

🍀Interviews (for selected candidates): 16, 17, 20 January 2025 (Thu, Fri, Mon)

🍀 Results Announcement: 20 January 2025 (Mon) evening, by email

🍀Briefing Session: 21 Jan 2025 (Tue) 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, iCafe
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💥Don't miss out on this chance to bloom your talent with LIVE Ambassador!

➡️ Details & Application: https://ach.hkbu.edu.hk/en/happenings/live_events/index.php?record=2220

【CCL】城市掠影：從古畫卷到現代街景 City Snapshots: From Ancient Scroll Painting to Modern Streetscapes 🌆

Explore the vibrant daily life of Bianjing during the Northern Song Dynasty as depicted in the masterpiece Along the River During the Qingming Festival. While strolling through four unique neighborhoods in Kwun Tong, you will draw inspiration from the narrative techniques of this scroll painting to capture your surroundings through photography. Together, we will create a beautiful scroll that reflects our local cultural essence.
Date & Time: 08 Jan 2025 09:30 - 18:00
Price: HKD200 (*UGC student is eligible for full sponsorship after participating in the event and completing the event survey)
Venue: North Point MTR Station Exit A1 (Assembly Point), to VESSEL, Kwun Tong

More Details & Registration: https://ach.hkbu.edu.hk/en/happenings/live_events/index.php?record=2215

【城市掠影：從古畫卷到現代街景🌆 | 感受本地文化脈動 🧡】

《東京夢華錄》裏的文字，得以讓後人在腦海中幻想並建構出千年前北宋汴梁城繁華的城市面貌🧠💭。若想更直接地窺探當時的風土人情，則不得不細心觀賞由張擇端繪製的《清明上河圖》🐎🍵，駐足畫前，仿佛在觀看一部生動的紀錄片📽️。

Arts for Good 兩位講者將和大家一起賞析這幅國寶級名畫🔍，並漫步於觀塘四個各具特色的社區，過程中需要大家啟動五官和仔細觀察周邊的人、事、物👀✨，並參考《清明上河圖》的述事模式，以拍攝手法記錄市井眾生📸，携手創作屬於觀塘的一幅優美風俗手卷畫😻 📜🫱🏻‍🫲🏼。誠邀你一同探索社會的歷史發展與變遷，發現、解構並傳承當下的中華文化特色！🏮

【City Snapshots: From Ancient Scroll Painting to Modern Streetscapes 🌆| Experiencing Local Cultural Vibrancy 🧡】

Through the descriptions in The Eastern Capital: A Dream of Splendor, we can easily imagine the bustling urban landscape of Bianjing, the capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, over a thousand years ago 🧠💭. To gain a deeper understanding of the customs and ways of life during that era, we must explore Zhang Zeduan’s masterpiece, Along the River During the Qingming Festival 🐎🍵.

Join us with the speakers from Arts for Good as we dive into the details of this iconic painting and explore four unique areas in Kwun Tong 🔍. During our community walk, engage your senses and observe your surroundings closely 👀✨. Inspired by the narrative techniques of this painting, you’ll capture your observations through photography 📸, and together, we’ll create a beautiful scroll that reflects our local cultural essence 😻 📜🫱🏻‍🫲🏼.

Come explore the historical changes in our society and help preserve the precious Chinese culture! 🏮

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🗓️：08 Jan 2025 (Wed)

🕐：09:30-18:00

📍：上午09:30於北角地鐵站A1出口集合，遲到者需自行前往並於上午10:30前抵達觀塘VESSEL
Please gather at North Point MTR Station Exit A1 at 09:30am. Latecomers have to make their own way and arrive at Kwun Tong VESSEL by 10:30am.

🎤：Arts for Good (Ms Amanda Sun, Ms Katrina Mo)

🌐：英文 English

💰：$200 deposit* (申請者須繳港幣200元按金作留位費。出席活動並完成調查問卷的教資會資助同學，將獲全額退款。 Full refund to UGC funded students upon attending the event and completing the survey.)

🌟 聯通課程(CCL)認可 Co-Curricular Learning (CCL) recognized.

🔸 詳情及報名 Details & Registration: Link in Bio

*特別鳴謝VESSEL發現號提供場地支援
Special thanks to Kwun Tong VESSEL for providing venue support.

#清明上河圖 #風俗畫 #觀塘 #社會 #歷史 #攝影 #拉闊文化 #聯通課程

We are calling for applications for the overseas summer programme at Exeter College, University of Oxford. We believe this programme will be a great opportunity for you to expand your horizons and gain valuable international experience, so do not miss the chance!

Details are as follows:
🔹Study Period: 29 June 2025 – 9 August 2025
🔹Eligibility: Arts and Social Sciences Students with a minimum CGPA of 3.5 as of Semester 2, 2023/24 (Priority will be given to Year 2 & 3 students)
🔹 Location: Exeter College, Oxford University, United Kingdom
🔹Candidates successfully enrolled on the programme will be partly subsidized. The subsidy is subject to the number of applicants, the applicant's academic performance, self-statement and financial needs. To receive the subsidy, students are required to submit relevant documents, and participate in Faculty’s sharing session.

👉There will be a briefing session hosted on 13 December 2024 at 4:00pm. If you are interested in knowing more about the programme, please join our briefing session by registering at: https://hkbu.questionpro.com/t/AWjazZ06lO

👉To apply for this programme, please submit the application form to our faculty in person or via email to [email protected] by 3 January 2025 (5:00pm).
The Application form: https://fass.hkbu.edu.hk/content/dam/fass-assets/documents/public/_2025Exeter_College_Summer_Programme_Application_Form_submission%20(181124).docx

For more details about the programme, please visit ESCP's website.
(https://www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/summer-programmes/ecsp/)

For enquiries, please feel free to contact Miss Kelly Man (Tel: 3411 5949/ Email: [email protected])

【HUMN1006 Alumni Sharing Session: Humanities in Doubt?】
A heartfelt thank you to our alumni, Ralph and Kenneth, for sharing their valuable insights with our students! 🙏
We hope their experiences have provided a clearer picture of potential career paths and the importance of humanities in today’s world.

【「藝評獎勵計劃2024—大專組」結果公布🎉 】

香港藝術發展局藝術評論組舉辦的「藝評獎勵計劃2024—大專組」已公布了得獎結果。計劃涵蓋五個藝術範疇：視覺藝術、文學、電影、音樂及劇場（包括戲劇、戲曲及舞蹈），每個藝術範疇分設冠軍、亞軍、季軍、優異獎和嘉許獎五個獎項。

本系研究生 Betsy Kwong 憑〈Fairytale-esque Estrangement in Shin Youngmi’s Artwork〉榮獲視覺藝術評論組冠軍🥇，本科生余啟正亦以〈散文面面觀：葉梓誦《斷層路徑》讀後感〉獲得文學評論組嘉許獎🏅，恭喜兩位🎉。

詳細得獎名單可參閱藝發局官方網站：
https://www.hkadc.org.hk/tc/whats-on/events/arts-criticism-recognition-programme-2024-tertiary-students-results-release-

所有得獎作品可於藝術資訊中心瀏覽：
https://www.hkadcaic.hk/zh_hk/records/ArtCrit/projects/2

You are cordially invited to attend the Lecture Talk “After Abstraction, Embodiment: Digital Humanities as a Walking Practice” hosted by the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on 27 November 2024, in WLB104.

It is our honor to have Prof. Caroline Bassett, Professor of Digital Humanities & Director of Cambridge Digital Humanities at the University of Cambridge, as our speaker. We are excited to have her share insights related to digital futures and humanities in the talk.

If you are interested in attending the lecture talk, please register at:
https://sles.hkbu.edu.hk/student/register/activity/CCL24250341

For any inquiries, please contact Mr. Boris Cheng at [email protected].

【HUMN2057 Make Our Lives Better: An Exhibition about Care and Ageing in HK】
Please join the students of HUMN 2057 - Health and the Humanities on Nov. 19th 4:30-6pm in TriAngle space (Shaw Campus) for the opening of their exhibition 'Make Our Lives Better - An Exhibition about Care and Ageing in HK'.

This October, students visited two care centres for the elderly and their caregivers in Hong Kong, and they are reflecting on the joys and struggles of caring through a series of photos, videos, drawings/comics and texts. The opening will include short interactive presentations with students and carers from the centre, as drinks and snacks. Please come celebrate and think about the many ways we can make our lives better through caring!

Course Instructor: Dr. François Mouillot

*RESCHEDULED* 【HUMN1006 Alumni Sharing Session: Humanities in Doubt?】

🌟Title: Humanities in Doubt? (Alumni sharing session)
❇️Date: 21 November 2024❇️
⏰Time: 11:30 to 13:20
📍Venue: OEE1017
𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲

Description:
In a world increasingly focused on technology and business, many question the value of studying the humanities. Humanities offers more than just academic knowledge—it provides critical skills that shape our life trajectory and career paths. This alumni sharing will explore how a background in humanities equips individuals with a versatile skill set, enriching their perspectives and enhancing their adaptability in an ever-changing world. Our alumni Ralph Szeto and Kenneth Wan will share with us how the humanities can be a foundation for a fulfilling and meaningful life path.