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Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Mario Lopez
Commentator: Prof. Dr. Guido Sprenger
Date & Time: 21 July 2025 (Mon), 16:15–18:00 (Door opens at 16:00) Venue: Center for Asian and Transcultural Studies (CATS) | Voßstraße 2 (Building 4130), Heidelberg | Auditorium 010.01.05 (2nd Floor) Language: English |
Abstract
Japanese scholars have a long-standing tradition of conducting research in Southeast Asia, yet the intellectual contributions arising from these endeavours and how researchers reflect on them remain underexplored. This lecture examines the development of Japanese scholarly knowledge within contemporary Southeast Asian studies, outlining key conditions that shape research methodologies in this field. Focusing on the engagement and contributions of Japanese scholars across diverse disciplines, we employ both quantitative and qualitative approaches, including ethnographic insights, to analyse the motivations and intellectual experiences driving this research. We identify central themes and distinctive qualities of multidisciplinary area studies in Japan, highlighting Japan’s unique contributions to global Southeast Asian studies. We draw attention to collaborative initiatives to the development of Southeast Asian Studies emphasizing Japan’s role in knowledge production.
Programme
16:15 | Welcome Address |
16:20
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Lecture Assoc. Prof. Mario Lopez (Global Humanosphere Research Division, Center for Southeast Asian Studies, Kyoto University) “Beyond Boundaries: Japanese Intellectual Contributions to Research on Southeast Asia” |
17:10
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Commentary Prof. Dr. Guido Sprengler (Institute of Anthropology, Heidelberg University) |
17:30 | Q&A, Discussion |
18:00 | Closing |
Registration & Contact
Deadline: 18 July 2025 (Friday)
Walk-in participants are also welcome!
Please send an e-mail containing your name and affiliated organization to the following address:
Kyoto University European Center
E-Mail: info_eu{at}oc.kyoto-u[dot]ac.jp
Telephone: +49(0)6221.54-30034
* The lecture series “Nichi-Doku Joint Lecture” is organized in close cooperation of the Kyoto University European Center and the Heidelberg University Office, Kyoto, the liaison offices of both universities in Japan and Germany. It aims at promoting and strengthening research exchange between Kyoto University and Heidelberg University.