100 Years of Sinology in Germany
100 Years of Sinology in Hamburg
In 1909, the first German chair for "East Asian languages and history" was established at the Hamburg Institute for Colonial Affairs. In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of sinology in Hamburg, the Department for Chinese Language and Culture will host a variety of events in the AAI during the week from September 21 to 26, 2009, including:
Monday, Sep. 21| Opening Ceremony 10:00-12:00 (Only invited guests) |
Welcome address: Prof. Dr. Gabriele Löschper, Vice President, University of Hamburg Dr. Herlind Gundelach, Senator for Science and Research, Hamburg Chen Hongmei, consul-general of the People’s Republic of China Prof. Dr. Wang Weijiang, Shanghai Academy for Social Science Keynote speech: Prof. Dr. Michael Friedrich: 100 Jahre Sinologie in Hamburg: Was sie war, was sie ist, was sie sein könnte Music by Chai Found Music Workshop: "Silk and Bamboo" |
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Confucianism for the 21st Century? 14:00-18:00 |
Panel 1: Ancient Period |
| Evening lecture 18:00-19:00 |
Hans Stumpfeldt: Why the Analects? (in German) |
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Confucianism for the 21st Century? 08:00-18:00 |
Panel 2: Imperial Period (08:00-12:00) Panel 3: 20th Century (14:00-18:00) |
| Evening lecture 18:00-19:00 |
Tu Weiming: Confucian Humanism in the 21st Century |
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Confucianism for the 21st Century? 08:00-12:00 |
Panel 4: 21st Century |
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German Sinology 10:00-17:30 |
Panel 1: Teaching (10:00-12:00) Panel 2: Research (13:00-15:00) Panel 3: Cooperation (15:30-17:30) |
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German Sinology 09:00-13:00 |
Panel 4: Sinology, China studies, area studies? (09:00-11:00) Meeting of professors (11:30-13:00) |
| Party for students' and alumni of the ChinA 18:00-?? |
Throughout the week, an exhibition on the history of sinology in Hamburg will be shown in the AAI. The Confucius Institute Hamburg, which will celebrate its 2nd anniversary on September 20th, will host several events parallel to those in the AAI.
