Myanmar in Transition: Towards Democracy and Freedom?

In the framework of the ELU course Mother-tongue based education in a Minority Context: The example of Shan villagers in Myanmar the members of the project are organizing a public seminar in order to zoom into the political, religious and ethnic aspects in Myanmar, also known as Burma.

The participantsof the event have the unique opportunity to discuss  the topic of the democratic opening in Myanmar with three visiting professors from Myanmar. The event is conducted by anthropology Prof. Thidar Htwe Win, Political Sciences/IR Prof. Thida Tun and Human Geography Prof. Nyo Nyo (all University of Mandalay, Myanmar), including Dr. Alexander Horstmann from School of Humanities, Tallinn University. Alexander Horstmann was teaching courses in Mandalay and has spent many years doing ethnographic fieldwork in Kayin state on humanitarian aid.

In the programme:

• Facing Development: Traditional social networks in communities of Myanmar, Prof. Thidar Ttwe Win.
• Analysis on the NLD Government’s Approach to Peace Process in Myanmar, Prof. Thida Tun.
• Educational Reform in a time of transition, Prof. Nyo Nyo.

Schedule:

18.00-18.15 Introduction to the ELU project
18.15-19.30 Panel discussion.

After the panel discussion, there will be Burmese snacks offered. 

The seminar takes place on 21 November, 2018 at Tallinn University Astra building (room no A325) and all interested are more than welcome to attend the event!

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In addition, have a closer look at the ELU course: Mother-tongue based education in a Minority Context: The example of Shan villagers in Myanmar.

Contact:

Dr. Alexander Horstmann
E-mail: alex67@tlu.ee