IAS Guia Lecture Series – 1st Lecture: Mahjong and Everyday Life in Contemporary Urban China
高研院東望洋講堂系列第一講：麻將與當代中國城市的日常生活
Dear Colleagues and Students,
IAS is now holding the “IAS Guia Lecture”. The 1st lecture will be delivered by Prof. Wang Di, Chair Professor of the Department of History, Faculty of Arts and Humanities. The topic of the lecture is “Mahjong and Everyday Life in Contemporary Urban China”. Prof. Yu Xingzhong, Chair Professor of the Department of Global Legal Studies, Faculty of Law, will be invited to be the moderator of the lecture. Details of the lecture are shown below：
• Topic: Mahjong and Everyday Life in Contemporary Urban China
• Language: Mandarin
• Date: Friday 19 April 2023
• Time: 7 pm to 9 pm
• Participation mode: N2 University Hall + Zoom
• Zoom Conference ID/ Password: 965-4371-0440/887833
Speaker Profile
Prof. Wang Di is a Chair Professor of the Department of History and Associate Director of the Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences. He received his Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University, USA. He is also a Visiting Chair Professor of the Department of History at Jinan University. His research interests include modern China, Chinese social and cultural history, Chinese urban history, and Chinese secret societies. His masterpieces include Breaking the Closed World, Street Culture, and Teahouse.
Lecture Abstract
Prof. Wang will examine the contemporary trends of daily life and popular culture in urban China through the leisure activities of playing mahjong. Nowadays, it can be seen that the system of market economy in China is gradually integrating with traditional lifestyles. However, residents still have various puzzles about life and are exploring the most appropriate way of life in modern society. These changes are reflected in various aspects such as politics, economy, society, and culture. This traditional entertainment conflicts with the rights of individuals and the interests of the collective. The lecture will focus on the topic of Mahjong and analyze this phenomenon in society.
1 Smart Point / 20 CS will be given to participants who are on time to attend the on-site lecture. Please observe the following guidelines:
1. Students who arrive late or leave early within 10 minutes will be given only half a Smart Point.
2. Students who arrive late or leave early over 10 minutes will NOT be given any Smart Point.
3. Students who leave the venue during the activity for over 15 minutes will NOT be given any Smart Points.
4. Students are required to check in/out of the activity with their valid Student ID Card.
We look forward to seeing you at this event! For more information about IAS, please visit the website of IAS at https://ias.um.edu.mo/. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at ias.programme@um.edu.mo.
Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences
University of Macau
各位親愛的同事、同學：
澳門大學高研院現開辦“澳門大學高研院東望洋公眾學術講堂”（簡稱“東望洋講堂”）系列講座。現誠邀您參與由澳門大學人文學院歷史系講座教授、高研院副院長——王笛教授主講之本系列第一場講堂，講堂主題為“麻將與當代中國城市的日常生活”，是次講堂同時亦邀請澳門大學人文社科高等研究院院長，澳門大學法學院講座教授——於興中教授擔任主持。詳情請參閱如下：
- 主題：麻將與當代中國城市的日常生活
- 語言：普通話
- 日期：2023年4月19日（星期五）
- 時間：晚上七時至九時
- 地點：N2大學會堂+ Zoom
- Zoom 會議ID/密碼：965-4371-0440/887833
講者簡介
王笛教授是澳大人文學系歷史系講座教授兼高研院副院長。王教授在美國約翰霍普金斯大學獲得博士學位，歷任四川大學歷史系副教授，美國德克薩斯A&M大學歷史系教授，華東師範大學紫江講座教授，現兼任暨南大學歷史系客座教授。主要研究方向為中國社會文化史、中國城市史、中國秘密會社。他著有《跨出封閉的世界》、《街頭文化》和《茶館》。
講座提要
講座將透過打麻將的活動考察當代中國城市日常生活和大眾文化的演變趨勢。當今中國的市場經濟體系正逐步與傳統的生活方式結為一體，但是人們依舊產生種種困惑。這些演變而產生的問題反映在政治、經濟、社會、文化等各個方面，其中所涉個人權利和集體利益的衝突尤為明顯。講座將以打麻將這個傳統的娛樂方式為切入點，分析大衆文化和生活的衝突。
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1. 若遲到或早退少於10分鐘將獲得半粒至叻星。
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澳門大學人文社科高等研究院 謹啓
澳門大學高研院東望洋公眾學術講堂 / IAS GUIA Lecture
關於東望洋講堂/Introduction of IAS Guia Lecture
“東望洋講堂”是澳門大學高研院於本學期起開辦的以“立足澳門、放眼國際學界”的原則，打造的一個跨學科、高品質、具有國際視野的公開的學術講座。東望洋講堂旨在建構環球視角下的澳門敘事，融匯中西文化與藝術，促進跨學科領域的研究，以中華儒學為基石，澳門地區為內涵，多元文化為外延，“立足澳門，融貫中西”，是澳門、中國乃至世界多元文化共存的文化交流平臺。
The Institute of Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences (IAS) is going to launch a series of IAS Guia Lectures in the academic year 2023-2024. “IAS Guia Lecture” is an interdisciplinary, high-quality, and international academic lecture. It aims to construct a platform for Macao from a global perspective, integrate Chinese and Western cultures, and promote research in interdisciplinary fields. The topic of the lecture is to expand the culture of Macao and even the world with the background of Chinese Confucianism and to become a cultural exchange platform for the coexistence of diverse cultures in Macao, China, and even the world.
標誌寓意/Logo Implication
東望洋講堂標誌獨具匠心，意義深遠。東望洋講堂標誌由燈塔、教堂、講堂柱梁三個部分組成。作為中國海岸第一座現代燈塔，東望洋燈塔代表了澳門於世界的經緯座標，旨在建構環球視角下的澳門敘事。而在燈塔旁的古教堂，融匯了中西文化與藝術，意為促進跨學科領域的研究。講堂柱梁寓意“立足澳門，融貫中西”，作為多元文化共存的交化交流平臺，開拓視野與疆界的學術願景。
The logo of the IAS Guia Lecture is unique and profound. It consists of three parts: the Guia Lighthouse, the Chapel of Our Lady of Guia, and the pillar and beam of the lecture hall. As the first modern lighthouse on the coast of China, the Guia Lighthouse represents the longitude and latitude coordinates of Macao to the world. The design of the Chapel of Our Lady of Guia integrates Chinese and Western culture and art, which means promoting interdisciplinary research. The pillars and beams symbolize the academic vision of the IAS Guia Lecture as a platform for cross-cultural communication, expanding horizons and boundaries.