The year 2024 marks the 11th anniversary of the “Belt and Road” initiative and the policy of “Sincere Friendship, Practical Results, Amity, and Good Faith” towards Africa. Embracing this pivotal milestone, Xiangtan University, in collaboration with Makerere University, is honored to convene the forum themed “China-Africa Cultural Exchange and Mutual Learning”. This esteemed gathering will delve into dynamic strategies designed to strengthen the China-Africa community, envisioning a future defined by unity and shared aspirations.
We sincerely invite scholars to contribute submissions with broad interpretations of the forum’s theme, particularly the research that shine a light on less explored issues and promote interdisciplinary approaches, recognizing the rich tapestry of perspectives that can enhance the China-Africa dialogue.
Topics may include, but are not limited to:
- China-African Cultural Exchange under the “Belt and Road” Initiative
- The Global Civilization Initiative and the Construction of a Discourse System for China-African Civilization Mutual Learning
- Issues in the Modernization Agenda of China and Africa
- China-African Economic and Trade Cooperation
- Representation of China in African Literature
- China-African Literary Studies Based on the Concept of a Community with a Shared Future for Humanity
- Globalization and Contemporary African Literature
- Studies on African Regions
- Chinese Language Education in Africa
- Confucius Institutes and China-African Cultural Exchange
Submission and Participation Guidelines
Language: Chinese and English
Please prepare an abstract that explains how your research focuses on the topic, and send it with the Registration Form(in Word format) to xtwyfz202408@163.com.
Abstract Length: 300 words maximum
Presentation Format: Individual paper presentations (approximately 10 to 15 minutes)
Important Dates:
Conference dates: August 11-14 , 2024
Abstract Deadline: July 15, 2024
Notification of Acceptance: July 31, 2024
Conference Benefits:
Engage with an international and multidisciplinary community of scholars, students, and professionals.
Expand your academic and professional network.
Fee
The forum is free for registration fee.
Participants will be responsible for their own travel expenses, including transportation and accommodation.
Organization
School of Foreign Languages, Xiangtan University
Organizing Team:
Dr. Shu Qizhi (Professor and Dean of SFL, XTU)
Dr. Yang Weichun (Associate Professor and Vice Dean of SFL, XTU)
Venue
Makerere University
Contact
For any inquiries or further information, please reach out to the organizers at xtwyfz202408@163.com.
We look forward to your participation in the forum, where your insights and contributions will be invaluable to our discussions and collective progress.
