CALL. 15.03.2018: Ancient Historiography in Comparison - Beijing (China)

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FECHA LÍMITE/DEADLINE/SCADENZA: 15/03/2018

FECHA CONGRESO/CONGRESS DATE/DATA CONGRESSO: 13-14-15-16-17-18/06/2018

LUGAR/LOCATION/LUOGO: International Center for the Study of Ancient Text Cultures, Renmin University of China (Beijing, China)

ORGANIZADOR/ORGANIZER/ORGANIZZATORE: Eva Mol (Brown University); Lisa Lodwick (Oxford University)

INFO: ruc_icsat@163.com

CALL:

The International Center for the Study of Ancient Text Cultures (ICSATC), hosted at Renmin University of China, holds its third Ph.D. Student and Young Scholar workshop on June 13-18, 2018. Four renowned scholars from the fields of Ancient Chinese Historiography, Ancient Greek and Roman Historiography, and Ancient Jewish and Biblical Historiography will present lectures and seminars on specific topics. In addition, there will be a keynote lecture at the beginning of the workshop. There also will be student research activities to complement the lectures and seminars. The principal language of instruction and interaction will be English.

The program will accept forty Ph.D. students and young scholars who specialize in the textual study of antiquity, globally conceived. Half the number of participants will be admitted from Chinese universities, the other half from universities from around the world. Those who have passed their required Ph.D. qualifying examinations and have started writing their dissertations are encouraged to apply. Postdoctoral students and young scholars are likewise encouraged to apply.

Room, board, and other local expenses will be provided by the Center at Renmin University. Students are expected to cover their own transportation and visa expenses, hopefully with the assistance from their universities or other scholarships. All necessary visa documentation will be provided by the Center.

Applications should be sent by March 15, 2018, to: ruc_icsat@163.com

APPLICATION FORM

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