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11MAY 2024
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Guest Lecture: Dr. Hangwei Li: China’s Development Cooperation with Africa and the Role of African Agency
Time: 13.05.2024, 14:00-17:00 Venue: SDAC Seminar Room Course: Understanding China-Africa through Literature and Films Topic: China’s Development Cooperation with Africa and the Role of African Agency This lecture examines the motivations and operations of various Chinese-financed projects in Africa, highlighting recent trends in Chinese development cooperation with the continent. It also explores the role of […]Time: 13.05.2024, 14:00-17:00 Venue: SDAC Seminar Room Course: Understanding China-Africa through Literature and Films Topic: China’s Development Cooperation with Africa and the Role of African Agency This lecture examines the motivations and operations of various Chinese-financed projects in Africa, highlighting recent trends in Chinese development cooperation with the continent. It also explores the role of […]
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06MAY 2024
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Public: Guest Lecture: Simone Schneider
Our first guest lecture, as a part of Moral Anthropology Advanced Seminar, with Simone Schneider is happening on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024, at 16:00 – 18:00 Ct. In this lecture Simone Schneider examines the relation between infidelity as perceived as morally wrong while constituting a widespread practice. She looks at how online dating platforms geared […]
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03MAY 2024
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Eat Bitter: Online Film Screening and Meeting the Director Ningyi Sun
Open Invitation Our faculty member Mingqing Yuan invites to the online film screening and post-screening discussion with the director Ningyi Sun. The documentary is called Eat Bitter (2023) and is centered on Central Africa and China. It asks the age-old question of what we are prepared to sacrifice for a better tomorrow, without a promise […]
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14MAR 2024
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Opportunity for Interdisciplinary International Summer School in Malaysia: Social Inequality through the Lens of Area Studies
We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for students interested in exploring the intricate dynamics of social inequality and its intersection with social business. The upcoming summer school, titled “Malaysia: Social Inequality through the Lens of Area Studies,” is a collaborative effort between SDAC / FAU – Ferdi, Oleg, Viola & Prof. Giovanni Maltese […]
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06FEB 2024
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Throwback: Student’s participation in the 4th Conference on Scientific Network Anthropology and China(s)
The 4th Conference on Scientific Network Anthropology and China(s) at the FAU Central Library in Erlangen–Nuremberg, held from November 21-23, 2023, was an intellectually charged gathering exploring the Co-Constructions of Ethnographic and Academic Regions. This article focuses on the captivating events of Day 3, highlighting the active participation of students from the Department of Standards […]The 4th Conference on Scientific Network Anthropology and China(s) at the FAU Central Library in Erlangen–Nuremberg, held from November 21-23, 2023, was an intellectually charged gathering exploring the Co-Constructions of Ethnographic and Academic Regions. This article focuses on the captivating events of Day 3, highlighting the active participation of students from the Department of Standards […]
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05FEB 2024
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Prof Ioan Trifu’s journey at SDAC
In the ever-evolving landscape of academia, transitions mark the chapters of growth and change. Our seasoned senior lecturer at SDAC, Dr. Ioan Trifu, bids adieu to our department, embarking on a new chapter as he takes his wealth of knowledge and experiences to Japan. As we celebrate the profound impact he has made on our […]
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