2014亚洲比较教育学会年会通知 
 
亚洲比较教育学会将于2014年5月16日-18日在杭州师范大学召开第九届年会，目前正在征集大会发言提要（提前注册者的截止期为2013年12月16日；非提前注册者的截止期为2014年1月31日）。详细信息参见会议官方网站（http://www.cesa2014-hznu.com/）。

It is a great pleasure to invite you to the ninth biennial conference of the Comparative Education Society of Asia, to be held in Hangzhou Normal University in Hangzhou, China, from May 16 to May 18, 2014. The theme for this conference is Education, Equality and Social Harmony – Asian Experiences in Comparative Perspective.
 
Participation in this conference will give you the opportunity to listen to our distinguished keynote speakers, to present the results of your own research, and to discuss and network with scholars from all over the world. There will also be opportunities for participants to visit local educational institutions.
 
The beautiful and elegant city of Hangzhou, a former capital city of China (during the Southern Sung Dynasty), boasts a history stretching back over 2,000 years. Hangzhou’s scenic West Lake is registered on UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites, and conference participants are urged to take the chance to enjoy the sights of this fascinating and historic city.
征文范围及要求：  The abstract should include:
-   The title of the proposed paper  
-   The presenter’s name, institutional affiliation (if any), email address and postal address
-   Up to six key words that best indicate the key concerns of the paper
-    A paragraph of not more than 300 words summarizing the main findings and the argument of the proposed paper, and its significance.

Those  interested in presenting papers should send an abstract to the conference organizers .Please download the abstract submission form[download ].

 Abstracts should be sent by email to the following address: cesa2014conference@163.com

Submission Guidelines:
1. Abstracts must be submitted in English. It is the author's responsibility to submit a correct abstract. Any errors in spelling, grammar, or scientific fact will be reproduced as typed by the author. After submission of the abstract, no changes can be accepted.
 
2. Please choose one of the thematic streams provided in the list, corresponding to your abstract topic. Please also indicate the keywords (max. 6 words accepted). Presentations should not exceed 20 minutes in length.

3. The title should contain no more than 120 characters excluding spaces.
 
4. The abstract text should be no longer than 300 words and should summarize the main findings and argument of the proposed paper. Please use font size 11-point Times New Roman, single-spaced with no extra space between paragraphs. Do not leave blank lines. Use standard abbreviations. Place a special or unusual abbreviation in parenthesis after the full word when it appears for the first time. Write numbers as numerals rather than words. Use only plain text and general quotation characters such as commas, full stops, quotation marks, etc. Avoid special characters such as bullet points, ticks, etc.
 
5. The following data is required--author's name, name of the institution, department position, city, and country.
 
6. All abstracts must follow the stipulated format, and be accompanied by a completed abstract submission form.
 
Review and Acceptance Process:

All submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the Program Subcommittee. Accepted abstracts will be published in the Abstract Book for distribution to conference participants. The Program Sub-committee Secretary will inform the submitter about the acceptance/rejection of the submitted abstracts by e-mail. The lead presenter is responsible for informing all co-presenters about the status of the abstract.
 
Please note: Those wishing to take advantage of the ‘early bird’ registration discount should submit their abstracts by December 31, 2013, and will be informed of the result by Jan. 3, 2014.
 
The final deadline for abstract submission is January 31, 2014. Submitters will be informed of the acceptance or rejection of their abstracts on or before February 7, 2014. (Please contact Program Subcommittee Secretary if you have not received your e-mail notification by February 7, 2014).
 
 
Publications:
It is also the intention of the organisers to publish the best papers in a special issue of the journal Compare and/or an edited volume in the book series Routledge Studies in Education and Society in Asia (subject to the usual peer review process in both cases). Presenters who wish their papers to be considered for publication should submit full draft papers by July 31, 2014 (i.e. after the conference itself). Papers will only be considered for publication if they:
a)  directly and explicitly address the overall theme of the conference, and
b)  consist of original and previously unpublished work.
 
 
IMPORTANT DATES / DEADLINES
Submission of abstracts – January 31, 2014 (or December 31, 2013 for early bird registration)
Notification of acceptance—on or before February 7, 2014
Submission of full papers (for those wishing their work to be considered for publication)—July 31, 2014

Paper Registration

Download the paper registration form [download].  Please use one form for each person to register.  Please complete the form in full and return this form by e-mail to: cesa2014conference@163.com
 
 Registration Fees

  Before 31Jan 2014 1Feb.-30Apr.2014 At the Conference
Foreign participants (including Hong Kong, Macao & Taiwan） New CESA Members $250 $280 $300
Existing CESA Members $200 $230 $250
Foreign students $130 $160 $180
Local participants(Mainland Chinese） New CESA Members CNY1200 CNY1300 CNY1400
Existing CESA Members CNY1000 CNY1100 CNY1200
Local students CNY400 CNY500 CNY600

 
Note: The registration fee covers:
- Entry to all conference sessions, including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies
- A bag containing conference materials
- Refreshments and lunches (3 buffet dinner) during the conference
- One receptions
- Complimentary local educational institutions visits
- Two years’ CESA membership (for those who have not already paid their membership fee)
 

Cancellation Policy
Written notice of cancellation must be mailed or faxed to the Conference Secretariat by 16 April 2014. The registration fee will be refunded with a 50% reduction. No refund will be available for cancellations made after 16 May 2014.