Centre for Japanese Studies
School of Language, Literature and Culture Studies
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Two-day International Seminar on “Japanese Studies in India and South Asia: towards a New Horizon” (インド・南アジアにおける日本研究:：新たな地平線に向かって)
Dates: 9th-10th December 2019
Venue: Committee Hall, Convention Centre, JNU
Inaugural Session: 10am – 1pm, Monday, 9th December 2019
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ACADEMIC SESSIONS
9th December 2019 (Monday)
Academic Session-1 Time: 1:45 – 3:45 Chair: Hemant Adlakha
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1. |
Abul Barkat |
Role of Japanese Studies in Strengthening Bilateral and Multilateral Relationships between Japan and SAARC Countries |
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2. |
Abdullah-Al-Mamun |
Contribution of Japanese Companies in Promoting Japanese Business Culture in Bangladesh |
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3. |
Dinmani |
Comprehending Primordial Roots of Japanese Nationalism |
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4.
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Tariq Sheikh / Arun Sham |
Mysteries from the East Wing: Japan and the Princely State of Hyderabad |
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5. |
T. V. Suryakant |
Japanese Studies in South Asia: The Way Ahead |
4:00 – 4:15: Tea/Coffee Break
Academic Session-2 Time: 4:15 – 5:25 Chair: P.A. George
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1. |
Gita A. Keeni |
Wit of one and Wisdom of many: Unique Cultural Treasure Resources of a Society |
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2. |
Anushree |
Significance of Travel Writing: A Study of Exploring India |
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3. |
Sudipta Das |
Lesser Known Footsteps towards Indian Independence in Japan |
Round Table-1 Time: 5:25 – 6:25
Moderator: Dr. Rajaram Panda
Topic: Future of Japanese Studies in South Asia: Problems and Prospects
Members: 1. Prof. Abul Barkat 2. Dr. Dilrukshi Rathnayake 3. Dr. Dinmani 4. Dr. T. V. Suryakant 6. Prof. P. A. George 7. Dr. Gita A. Keeni 8. Ms. Khine Khine Zin 9. Mr. Kaoru Miyamoto 10. Dr. M.V. Lakshmi
10th December 2019 (Tuesday)
Academic Session-3 Time: 9:15 – 11:35 Chair: Neera Kongari
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1. |
Shigeki Iwai |
The Emergence of Smile Photographs in Modern Japan (近代日本における笑顔写真の誕生) |
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2. |
Dilruba Sharmin |
The Growing Influence of Japanese Pop Culture on the Young Consumers of Bangladesh |
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3. |
Kaoruko Matsumura |
Image Formation and Influence of Japanese Oni on Children’s Picture Books |
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4. |
Janashruti Chandra |
A Cross Cultural Study of Speech Acts Realization Patterns (CCSARP II) in SAARC Countries – Example and a Project Proposal |
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5. |
Manami Fujihira |
Distance Learning of Japanese Culture: How to Create a Blended Classroom |
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6. |
P. N. Nimesha Dilshani Dayarathne |
Translation Strategies of Cultural Words and Expressions |
11:35 – 11:50: Tea/Coffee Break
Academic Session-4 Time: 11:50 – 1:35 Chair: Manjushree Chauhan
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1. |
Dilrukshi Rathnayake |
A Study of problems of Japanese Language Teaching in Secondary Schools in Sri Lanka |
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2. |
Noriko Nasukawa |
日本語教育における異文化理解教育の必要性 (Significance of Intercultural Understanding inTeaching Japanese Language) |
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3. |
Atsumi Miyatani |
海外の大学における異文化間コミュニケーション能力養成を目的としたビジネス日本語教育の可能性 －ベトナムの大学における「ビジネス日本語コース」の実践を基に－ |
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4. |
Khine Khine Zin |
The Effect of Peer-learning in first year Non-Kanji students of Yangon University of Foreign Languages |
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5. |
Myint Myint Thein |
Enhancing Motivation for Reading through extensive Reading |
1:35 – 2:20: Lunch
Academic Session-5 Time: 2:20 – 4:40 Chair: Anita Khanna
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1.
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Unita Sachidanand
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Status of Japanese Literature Studies in India with Special Reference to Translation and Research: A Comprehensive Survey |
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2. |
M. V. Lakshmi |
Buddhism as a means of mutual understanding: A case study of Mishima Yukio’s Houjo no Umi (Sea of Fertility) |
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3. |
Pankaj Kumar |
Translation of Japanese Literary Texts and its Significance: An Indian Perspective |
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4.
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Ambika Basu |
The Poetic Amalgamation of Concepts kokoro-sugata, (心・姿) jo-kei (情・景) and kyosho-keisho （興象・形象）in Chikamatsu’s Joruri |
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5. |
Rupa Singh |
Understanding Japan through the Eyes of Mirra Alfassa |
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6. |
Anu Kumari |
Kanji Compound Terms and Expressions in Literary Texts: Analysis of Akutagawa Ryunosuke’s Rashomon, Hana & Kumono ito |
4:40 – 4:55: Tea/Coffee Break
Round Table-2 Time: 4:55 – 5:55
Topic: Networking among South Asian Scholars of Japanese Studies: Scope and Necessity
Moderator: Prof. Mito Takamichi
Members: 1. Prof. Manjushree Chauhan, 2. Prof. Ashok Chawla 3. Prof. P. A. George 4. Dr. Unita Sachidanand 5. Ms. Myint Myint Thein 6. Mr. Tariq Sheikh 7. Mr. Abdullah-Al-Mamun 8. Dr. Dilruba Sharmin 9. Dr.Sudipta Das 10. Ms. Janashruti Chandra 11. Mr. Kaoru Miyamoto