Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Taiwan

2025 Wenzao Ursuline ​Conference on Southeast ​Asian Studies ICSEAS

Oct 16-18

CALL FOR PAPERS

REGISTRATION

AGENDA

VENUE & LOCATION

PUBLICATION

CALL FOR PAPERS

Southeast Asian: Dynamics of Governance, Cultural Values, and Geopolitics

　　We are pleased to announce a call for papers for the upcoming conference titled "The Dynamics of Governance, ​Cultural Values, and Geopolitics in Southeast Asia: Analyzing the Consolidation of Social Changes and Regional ​Connections"

　　Background: In Southeast Asia, the intersection of centralized and decentralized governance, mutual interests versus ​shared cultural values, and the region’s evolving geopolitical stance presents a complex web of dynamics that shape its ​social, political, and economic landscape. This amalgamation of factors influences internal national policies, balances ​collective regional goals with cultural diversity, and responds to global power shifts. The complex interplay between ​economic development, cultural preservation, and regional cooperation creates a dynamic landscape where traditional ​social structures face transformation amid rapid modernization. Economic growth has catalyzed significant changes in ​family structures, gender roles, and urban-rural dynamics, while simultaneously challenging communities to maintain ​their cultural heritage and traditional values. This tension between progress and preservation manifests in various ways, ​from shifting intergenerational relationships to evolving religious practices and changing labor patterns. Meanwhile, ​regional cooperation frameworks like ASEAN influence domestic governance models, encouraging standardization in ​some areas while respecting local autonomy in others. This creates a delicate balance where nations must navigate ​between adopting modern governance practices and maintaining their unique cultural identities, all while participating ​in broader regional integration efforts that shape everything from trade policies to social programs. The resulting ​synthesis often produces unique hybrid solutions that combine modern development goals with traditional cultural ​elements, demonstrating Southeast Asia's distinctive approach to modernization.

Conference Themes

We invite submissions that critically engage with the following themes, but are not limited to:

Governance & Political Economy:

- Economic development trends, challenges, and opportunities

- Governance and political systems

- Regional integration and cooperation

- Centralized vs. decentralized governance models

Sociocultural Dynamics:

- Gender roles and women's empowerment

- Cultural diversity and national identity

- Religious landscape and traditional norms

- Social change and development

International Relations & Global Position:

- Geopolitics and strategic alliances

- Mutual interests vs. cultural values in international relations

- Globalization and Southeast Asia's role

- Human rights and governance

Registration

AGENDA

Acceptance Letter for Oral Presentation

Agenda Downlaod

Acceptance Letter for General Participation

Handbook Downlaod

Registration No.: In order to make the on-site check-in process smooth, please refer to ​this form and find your Reg. No. to confirm the check-in desk location.

• If the information of the agnda or Reg. No. is incorrect or your name is missing, please ​contact us (seas@mail.wzu.edu.tw)
• Please note: Only the electronic participation/presentation certificate will be issued ​after the conference. The download link will be announced at that time.
  

VENUE

Conference Venue

Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Wenzao, founded in 1966, is the only foreign languages specialized higher education in Taiwan cultivating abundant successful diplomat, international trade experts, interpreters, translator...etc. Beyond offering more than 15 different foreign languages quality education to both local and international students, Wenzao has expanded to include other foreign languages applied academic subjects, such as international affairs, digital content management, international business administration, communication, etc.

Whereas in Wenzao more than 5 different Southeast Asian languages (Thai, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Filipino) are being offered, academic issues of political, economic and cultural importance are also debated and discussed in the diversified courses that we offer at both undergraduate and master degree graduate level.

LOCATION

Traffic information please see here

Google Map Information

●Traffic

※From THSR Zuoying Station to WENZAO

• Bus: 90 Minzu Main Line, Red35, No. 3

(about NT$ 12)

• Taxi: about 3.5 KM

(about NT$130~ NT$170)

※From Kaohsiung Main Station to WENZAO

• Bus: No.28 (about NT$ 24)
• Taxi: about 6.5 KM

(about NT$170~ NT$210)

※From Kaohsiung International Airport to

WENZAO

• Taxi: about 15 KM (about NT$400~ NT$420)

Accommodation Information

• All paper presenters and participants need to contact hotels via ​email or phone and make reservation by themselves.
• More Kaohsiung city or tourism info click HERE
• Kaohsiung metro map click here (Wenzao is 5 minutes taxi or 20 ​minutes walk from Redline R14 Kaoshiung Arena stop)

1. Howard Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung

(Taxi 15 minutes to Wenzao, 10 minutes to MRT O6)

2. Hotel R14

(near metro R14/Taxi 10 minutes to Wenzao/ walking distance to ​biggest night market enjoyed by the local: Rueifong Night Market in ​Kaohsiung)

3. Karo Hotel

(10 minutes walking distance to Wenzao/10 minutes taxi to major ​shopping mall or night market)

4. Garden Villa

(Taxi 15 minutes to Wenzao/ walking distance to the famous historical ​Lotus Lake)

5. Kindness Hotel

(Taxi 15 minutes to Wenzao)

About Kaohsiung City

Kaohsiung is the 2nd largest city/metropolitan in Taiwan with ​2.7 million population. Originated from a fishermen based ​harbor city to a heavy-industrial infrastructure based city that ​supports the Taiwan economic miracle growth during 1970s-​80s, in the 21st century, the city of Kaohsiung is under great ​transformation combining art, balance of ecology and the ​typical sunshine in southern Taiwan.

Welcome to explore more beauties, local culture and people in ​Kaohsiung, Taiwan!

More Kaohsiung city or tourism info click HERE

Other Information from the Department of Tourisim

Kaohsiung metro map click here (Wenzao is 5 minutes taxi or ​20 minutes walk from Redline R14 Kaoshiung Arena stop)

PUBLICATION

The Wenzao ICSEAS organizer will form a Wenzao ICSEAS Publication Evaluation Committee to selectively invite quality paper presenters to revise their conference papers after the conference and to join the upcoming edited book volume publication effort for June 2019. See publication example from 2017 ICSEAS edited book-Southeast Asia: Beyond Borders and Boundaries (publication by June 2018). If you plan to publish with us, please follow the format: Asian Survey citation/recommendation.

Please note that due to the volume of papers presented every year, only selected papers can be included in the edited book volume (maximum 10 chapters). Conference papers that are not included in the edited volume are encouraged to submit to other call for papers in journals elsewhere or "Languages and International Studies" published by Wenzao (we might consider a Languages and International Studies 2019 June special issue if enough quality papers are accepted by external review).

Wenzao ICSEAS Papers Submission and Acceptance for Publication

1. Wenzao ICSEAS only accepts papers submitted in full text to be included in the conference agenda and (oral) presentation.
2. All the presented papers at the Conference are reviewed by the Conference Committee which consists of senior members of Wenzao faculty. The presentation of the author and comments by audience are videotaped, and are uploaded onto the ICSEAS official website. After which the authors can revise their papers accordingly. This stage is regarded as the first round of peer review.
3. The Editorial Committee which consists of at least 3 senior academics in the University will review all presented papers, selects about 8 to 9 papers, and invites the authors to re-submit revised papers for inclusion in the journal/publication. Authors can choose to accept or reject the invitation.
4. If the author accepts our invitation, he or she must submit the revised full text by certain deadline. The Editorial Committee will review the full text again and offer suggestions for content revision and language editing. This is the second round of peer review. If the author accepts and re-submits the full text after revision, it will be considered for publication.

OUR PUBLICATIONS

Southeast Asia: Beyond Borders and Boundaries, 2017

Southeast Asia: Transition and Transformation,2018

Special issue: Journal of the Global South(Vol.7 No.2 Sep.2020)

Southeast Asia: Statecraft in motion,2020

Southeast Asia: Under Stress COVID-19, Geopolitics and Domestic Challenges, 2021

SOUTHEAST ASIA: RECOVERY AMIDST UNCERTAINTY, 2022

Southeast Asia: Interests and Discontents, 2023 (Latest published)

Download Click here

Electronic Certificate Issuance Procedure

For those who have registered in advance, corresponding certificates will be issued 1 to 2 weeks after the ​conference based on actual attendance. If you are registering on-site, please refer to Wenzao ICSEAS Certificate ​Application System.

Contact

For the administrative inquiry, please contact

Mr. Kai Otto Chang

Coordinator,

Dept. of Southeast Asian Studies and Master in Southeast Asian Studies

Email: seas@mail.wzu.edu.tw

TEL: +886-7-342-6031 # 7802

For the academic inquiry, please contact

Prof. Wen-Pin Lin

Director,

Dept. of Southeast Asian Studies and Master in Southeast Asian Studies:

Email: seas@mail.wzu.edu.tw

TEL: +886-7-342-6031 #7801

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