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2012 AAS Annual Conference

Each spring, the Association for Asian Studies (AAS) holds a four-day conference devoted to planned programs of scholarly papers, roundtable discussions, workshops, and panel sessions on a wide range of issues in research and teaching, and on Asian affairs in general.

When:
March 15, 2012 12:00am to March 18, 2012 12:00am
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Benefits of Attending the AAS Annual Conference

  • The AAS Annual Conference is the PREMIER CONFERENCE of Asia scholars in North America.
  • Stay abreast of RECENT RESEARCH in the area of Asian studies.
  • NETWORK with leading scholars who share your interests and concerns.
  • Visit the AAS Book Exhibition, with MORE THAN 100 EXHIBITORS providing a diverse assortment of scholarly materials and services.
  • Features a WIDE VARIETY of subjects in over 380 panel sessions.

View the latest new documentaries and films covering all areas of Asia at the AAS FILM SCREENINGS.

Conference Schedule at a Glance

All programs, sessions and events are scheduled at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel

THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2012
10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Registration open
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Panel Sessions (newly added time slot)
6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Keynote Address #1: Dai Jinhua
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Panel Sessions
FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2012
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Registration open
8:30 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. Panel Sessions
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Presidential Address & Awards Ceremony
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Member Reception
SATURDAY, MARCH 17, 2012
7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Registration open
8:00 a.m – 6:30 p.m. Panel Sessions
6:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Keynote Address #2: Amitav Ghosh
6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Panel Sessions (newly added time slot; reduced # of sessions)
SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2012
7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Registration open
8:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Panel Sessions
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Panel Sessions (newly added time slot)