Event: UBC UCCS（漢學論壇）3MT 2023 Final Competition
When: 15:00-17:00, Friday, March 31, 2023
Where: UBC Nest Great Hall (the south of the 2nd floor), Vancouver Campus (Map)
We are delighted to invite you to the in-person final of the UBC Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies 3-Minute-Thesis Competition 2023, co-hosted by the UBC Student Association of Sinology and the Chinese Language Program in the Department of Asian Studies.
我们非常荣幸地邀请您参加由UBC汉学社和亚洲研究系中文项目联合举办的2023年UBC汉学论坛3分钟现场演讲总决赛。
Join us from 15:00-17:00 on Friday, March 31, 2023, at the Nest Great Hall, Vancouver Campus for an afternoon of inspiration, innovation, and exploration of Chinese literature and culture. This year’s conference theme, Roaming Freely Among the Arts, will challenge our students to reflect on the significance of the arts in promoting inclusion, reconciliation, civic engagement, individual freedom, and enthusiasm for exploration of the unknown.
请您于2023年3月31日星期五下午15:00至17:00在UBC温哥华校区的学生活动中心大礼堂，与我们一起探索中国文学和文化，共同度过一个激发灵感与创新的下午。本届汉学论坛的主题是”游于艺”，旨在激励研究者探索文学与艺术的无穷魅力，增进包容、和解、公民参与、个人自由、以及对未知领域的不懈探索。
We are excited to welcome 10 talented finalists who will present their 3-minute presentations on research topics ranging from classical Chinese literature to modern Chinese literature, and contemporary Chinese films. Our esteemed judges will assess the presentations, choose the winners, and present prizes at the end.
我们将迎来10位才华横溢的决赛选手，他们将就古代中国文学、现代中国文学和当代中国电影等研究主题展开3分钟演讲。由7位UBC教授、专家组成的评审团将对演讲作品进行评估，遴选获奖者，并颁发奖品和证书。
To kick off the event, we are honored to have Dr. Sharalyn Orbaugh, the Department Head and Professor of Modern Japanese Literature and Popular Culture, Asian Studies, UBC, who will deliver the opening remarks. Additionally, we are privileged to have Dr. Christopher Rea, Professor in Modern Chinese Literature, Asian Studies, UBC, who will deliver a Guest of Honour Speech.
我们很荣幸地邀请到UBC亚洲研究系的系主任Sharalyn Orbaugh博士为本届汉学论坛总决赛致开幕辞。此外，我们还有幸邀请到UBC亚洲研究系现代中国文学教授Christopher Rea博士发表荣誉嘉宾演说。
We warmly invite you to be part of this exceptional event and witness the incredible talents of our undergraduate students. Come and support them as they showcase their research, share their ideas, and connect with their peers in the field.
我们热诚邀请您光临本届汉学论坛现场总决赛，一睹参赛者的非凡才华，聆听对中国文学与文化展开的新颖研究。
We have some exciting additions to the event that are sure to entertain and delight the audience. In addition to the 3-Minute-Thesis Competition, we will treat attendees to a mesmerizing classical dance performance. And that’s not all! We’re also excited to announce a thrilling Kahoot game session where lucky audience members will receive mysterious and exciting gifts. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event – join us and experience the excitement for yourself!
我们为活动增添了一些有趣的内容，一定会让你度过一个难忘的下午。除了3分钟演讲比赛之外，我们还将为与会者献上迷人的古典舞蹈表演，以及举行充满乐趣的游戏抽奖环节，幸运观众将获得由赞助商提供的神秘礼品。
We look forward to your participation! Discover all the thrilling details of the event below!
带上你的朋友，一起加入我们吧！继续阅读了解更多内容。
Opening Remarks:
Dr. Sharalyn Orbaugh, Department Head, Professor of Modern Japanese Literature and Popular Culture, Asian Studies, UBC
Guest of Honour Speech:
Dr. Christopher Rea, Professor in Modern Chinese Literature, Asian Studies, UBC
Judges on Adjudication Committee:
Dr. Christopher Rea, Professor in Modern Chinese Literature, Asian Studies, UBC
Dr. Bruce Rusk, Associate Professor in Pre-Modern and Early Modern China, Asian Studies, UBC
Dr. Helena Wu, Assistant Professor in Hong Kong Studies, Asian Studies, UBC
Dr. Renren Yang, Assistant Professor in Modern Chinese Popular Culture, Asian Studies, UBC
Ms. Rui Ding, Ph.D. Student, Asian Studies, UBC
Ms. Haoyue Li, Ph.D. Student, Asian Studies, UBC
Ms. Huizhi Wang, Ph.D. Student, Asian Studies, UBC
Prizes:
The following winners will be selected by the Adjudication Committee using a 3MT judging rubric with two criteria: 1) communication & content and 2) engagement.
1. One First Prize winner will receive a $200 CAD research grant, a gift, and a certificate
2. Two Second Prize winners will each receive a $100 CAD research grant, a gift, and a certificate
3. Three Third Prize winners will each receive a $50 CAD research grant, a gift, and a certificate
4. Four People’s Choice winners will each receive a gift and a certificate
All winners will each receive a special gift, a copy of Where Research Begins, from Professor Christopher Rea.
10 Finalists and Topics (in competition order)：
1. 陈瑾遥 / Jinyao Chen
演讲课题：“月移花影动，疑是玉人来”—— 关于“月亮”的中西比较文学意象研究
Presentation Title: “A Study of Literary Images of the Moon in Comparison between Chinese and Western Cultures”
2. 周一敏 / Charlotte Zhou & 李孔嘉 / Abigail Li
演讲课题：论李清照《渔家傲》（天接云涛连晓雾）中“三山”一词的具体指代
Presentation Title: “On the Specific Referent of the Term ‘Three Mountains’ in Li Qingzhao’s Poem Fisherman’s Pride”
3. 倪崧严 / Songyan Ni
演讲课题：浅析电影《你好，李焕英》中的视听语言
Presentation Title: “A Brief Analysis of the Audiovisual Language in the Film Hi, Mom”
4. 黄吟葭 / Yinjia Huang
演讲课题：兰舟非舟？——浅析李清照《一剪梅》中“兰舟”所指
Presentation Title: “Is it a Boat or Not: A Study of the Referent of the Term ‘Orchid Boat’ in Li Qingzhao’s Poem A Twig of Plum Blossoms”
5. 钱怡文 / Yiwen Qian
演讲课题：女性悲剧与人性之美——浅析沈从文《边城》和张爱玲《倾城之恋》中的女性形象
Presentation Title: “The Tragedy of Women and the Beauty of Humanity: An Analysis of Female Characters in Shen Congwen’s Border Town and Eileen Chang’s Love in a Fallen City”
6. 曾楚雯 / Alisa Zeng
演讲课题：庄子哲学思想在浪漫主义诗歌中的应用
Presentation Title: “Application of Zhuangzi’s Philosophical Views in Romantic Poetry”
7. 陈彦冰 / Yanbing Chen
演讲课题：色彩与光影应用对女性反抗精神的体现——《大红灯笼高高挂》中颂莲的反抗
Presentation Title: “The Expression of Women’s Spirit of Resistance through the Application of Colors and Light: The Rebellion of Songlian in the Film Raise the Red Lantern”
8. 董馨怡 / Xinyi Dong
演讲课题：论戏曲在《霸王别姬》与《游园惊梦》中作用的异同
Presentation Title: “A Comparative Study on the Roles of Chinese Traditional Opera in Farewell My Concubine and Sweet Dream in the Garden”
9. 杨菲飞 / Feifei Yang
演讲课题：试论城市间的参差对照——《倾城之恋》中的上海和香港
Presentation Title: “An Analysis of the Contrast between Cities: Shanghai and Hong Kong in Love in a Fallen City”
10. 杨景尧 / Jingyao Yang
演讲课题：论李白《清平调（三首）》与白居易《长恨歌》中杨贵妃形象异同
Presentation Title: “A Comparative Study of the Image of Yang Guifei in Li Bo’s Qingping Tune and Bo Juyi’s Song of Everlasting Regret”
