This year, the Jao Tsung-I Academy of Sinology is launching a series of symposium featuring distinguished scholars in the fields of literature, history, and philosophy. The Symposium Series is aimed at furnishing students and faculty with the opportunity to discuss recent research results from different angles through lectures and panel discussions. The first symposium will focus on the “History of Medicine,” and a range of scholars has been invited to take part in the exploration.The details of the event are as follows:
History of Disease and Related Teaching and Public History in the Post-Pandemic Period
2024/5/9 | 14:30–16:00 | Conducted in Putonghua
Between 1918 and 2023, spanning over a century, humanity has faced and conquered numerous infectious diseases. Among these, the three major global infectious diseases that stand out for their unique characteristics and lasting impact are the influenza pandemic, SARS, and COVID-19. The speaker will delve into these diseases from the perspective of Chinese medicine, a viewpoint often neglected by previous researchers, examining how traditional medicine defines and treats these ailments. COVID-19 has arguably made the most profound impact on the general public, and the speaker will highlight key publications that resonate with the pandemic’s history. Furthermore, in discussion with medical historians, the speaker will reassess the state of research and education in Chinese medical history pre- and post-pandemic. Emphasizing public history, a conversation will be initiated on educational practices and public discourse regarding the history of diseases. By simultaneously focusing on research and the dissemination of scientific knowledge, the aim is to enhance the understanding and impact of disease within the history of science.
Keynote: Dr PI Kuo-Li (Graduate Institute of History, National Central University)
Discussants: Professor WONG Man Kong (Department of History, Hong Kong Baptist University)
Dr LAW Yuen Han (Department of History, Hong Kong Baptist University)
Moderator: Dr DONG Xianliang (Jao Tsung-I Academy of Sinology, Hong Kong Baptist University)
Registration: https://forms.office.com/r/c8RhtpYVPX
In-person Venue: Level 7, Shaw Tower, Shaw Campus, HKBU
Online：ZOOM: https://hkbu.zoom.us/j/92227978675?pwd=ZzBzenlFek9vbE5LdXRmQ20vT3hpUT09
Meeting ID: 922 2797 8675
Password: 659232
Enquiries: hkbujas@hkbu.edu.hk | 3411 6655
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