Doerr & Evans back from China

 

We told you in CTR (April 21) about Gary Evans (Commun-ication Studies) and Karin Doerr (CMLL, Simone de Beauvoir) going to China. Doerr gave us the following report:

“From April 10 to 17, we gave formal auditorium lectures and informal workshops on Canadian film, literature, and women's studies during Hainan University's Canadian Cinema Week.

“The university also held their annual Maple Leaf Cup, an English-speaking competition. This year's theme was 2005 as the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Canada and China.

“Gary and I were two of the five competition judges, as was Canadian Consul-General Jim Feier.

“The following week, the Communication University of China at Beijing scheduled a Canadian Culture Week in which we participated. Gary was invited by the French Department of Peking University to give a lecture on French-Canadian film.

“The Women's University of Beijing welcomed me to a morning session on Canadian women's studies and the most current feminist research. Communication University of China provided translators for this occasion.

“All the events were accompanied by plenty of excellent food, much toasting and talk. In spite of our busy schedule, we were able to visit places of cultural, historical and geographical importance. The universities provided us with a car, chauffeur, and guide, which made these visits much easier.

“We left with many fond memories, particularly of the generosity and graciousness of our hosts and the students' eagerness to learn, and their respect for professors. We established many academic connections and deepened existing ones.”

Karin Doerr concluded with thanks for many people at Concordia who contributed to the couple’s trip.