January 30, 2009
Cherokee Park Ballroom,
Lory Student Center, CSU
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
ABOUT
This conference addresses the salient factors that contribute to the demographic changes in East Asia, with a focus on the future prospects of multiculturalism. Drawing expertise from scholars in Asia and the United States, the conference seeks to bring attention to the imminent social changes in East Asia due to international migration of workers and famillies. The conference is sponsored jointly by the Department of Ethnic Studies at Colorado State University and the Institute for Modern Korean Studies at Yonsei University in Korea, with generous funding from the Korea Foundation
PRESENTERS & PAPERS
Rhacel Parrenas, Professor, Brown University
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“Mimicking Heteronormativity: The Migration and Citizenship of Transgender Filipinas in Japan”
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Denis Kim, Assistant Professor, Sogang University, Korea
“Governmentality and the Making of a Multicultural Society in South Korea”
Maruja M. B. Asis, Director, Research and Publications, Scalabrini Migration Ctr. // BIO //
“The Philippines and South Korea: A Sociological Tale of Two Countries Linked by Migration” // ABSTRACT //
Joon K. Kim, Associate Professor, Colorado State University // BIO //
“The Multicultural Policies and Practices in South Korea: Towards Building a Multicultural Society” // ABSTRACT //
Pei-Chia Lan, Associate Professor, National Taiwan University // BIO //
“White Privileges and Cultural Ghettoization: Western Migrants in Taiwan”
Sealing Cheng, Associate Professor, Wellesley College // BIO //
“Globalization of Anti-Trafficking Initiatives in South Korea: Human Rights, Justice, and Violence in Translation”
Hyuk-Rae Kim, Professor, Yonsei University // BIO //
Ingyu Oh, Senior Lecturer , University of the West of England // BIO //
“Aspiring to be Global: Migration and Multicultural Contention in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan” // ABSTRACT //
Eric Ishiwata, Assistant Professor, Colorado State University
“Nation and Re-narration: Processes of Pluralization in Japan’s Newest National Museum”
TRAVEL INFORMATION
FORT COLLINS AREA
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Ranked as number two in Money’s list of America’s best small cities, Fort Collins is home to the scenic Rocky Mountains, located 57 miles north of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver. The city is one of the bike-friendliest with practically every new road containing a bike lane. The Old Town historic district contains many downtown shops, galleries, nightspots, four microbreweries, and more than two dozen restaurants to choose from. You’ll also find award winning schools, a globally-focused university, hundreds of miles of walking and biking paths, and a plethora of outdoor activities. To learn more about Fort Collins, check out these websites.
HILTON FORT COLLINS // LINK //
The Hilton Hotel is conveniently located one block south of the Colorado State University campus. The Hilton is in the heart of Fort Collins and many restaurant and shopping opportunities are within a five mile radius of the hotel. For more information, check out the website.
SUPER SHUTTLE // LINK //
Take the Shuttle: From DIA, many people prefer to take the Super Shuttle to Fort Collins, which has been by far the least expensive mode of transportation between DIA and Fort Collins. The shuttle will drop you right at the door of your destination address. It is recommended that you reserve a seat on the shuttle for your convenience. For schedules and more information, click on the link.
CAMPUS MAP // LINK //
CONTACT & LINKS
Joon K. Kim
Associate Professor
Department of Ethnic Studies and Sociology
Colorado State University
Tel: 970-491-6732
email: Joon.Kim@Colostate.edu
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