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JOINT CONFERENCE ON GEOGRAPHY August 3-6, 2012 Changchun, China

Welcome

The Geographical Society of China is pleased to host the 7th China-Japan-Korea Joint Conference on Geography in Changchun, China. With the aim of promoting wide academic cooperation among scholars across Asia, this conference will provide all participants a vibrant, innovative safari to explore the latest progress and development of geography. We welcome scholars, both senior and junior, to share their research and to foster harmonical home in East Asia.

Venue

Northeast Normal University, Changchun, China http://cjk.nenu.edu.cn

Theme and Topic: “Harmonical home in East Asia”

Our theme this year invites the inputs of various geographical topics: cultural, urban, political, and economic geography, together with climate, geomorphology, hydrography, cartography and GIS.

Timetable

August 3, 2012, Friday Venue: Northeast Normal University, Changchun 8:00- Registration Desk Open 17:00-17:30 Opening Ceremony 17:30-18:20 Plenary Ceremony 18:30- Welcome Reception

August 4, 2012, Saturday Venue: Northeast Normal University, Changchun 09:00-12:00 Keynote Speech & Business Meeting 12:00-13:00 Lunch & Business Meeting 13:00-18:00 Academic Session & Poster Session

August 5, 2012, Sunday Venue: Northeast Normal University, Changchun 09:00-11:40 Academic Sessions 12:00-13:00 Lunch 13:00-17:30 Academic Sessions 18:00- Banquet Dinner

August 6, 2011, Monday Excursion (Changchun area) 8:00-18:00 Field Trip 18:30- Farewell Dinner

Official Language - English

Registration

Complete the registration form and send to [email protected]

Abstracts

Submit an abstract (maximum of 500 words) of your paper or poster presentation in Microsoft Word document format to [email protected]. After receiving your abstract, the committee will issue you an acceptance letter.

Poster Presentation

For details about poster presentation requirements, please visit the conference web page.

Important Deadlines

Registration: June 15, 2012 Abstract Submission: June 30, 2012

Field Trip

August 6, 2012, Monday, 10:00-18:00 (Old and New Landscapes in Central Changchun: First Automobile Workshop–The International Sculpture Park–Jingyue Lake Park) Built in 1953 and put into operation in 1956, First Automobile Workshop (FAW) created a new history of China‟s auto industry. After 50 years of development, the enterprise has undergone tremendous changes. Three bases, North, Northeast and Southwest, have been built up. Rooted in northeast China, FAW has successfully developed across China and facing overseas, so that the First Automobile Workshop has become one of the largest automobile enterprises of China.

Changchun World Sculpture Park is a sculpture theme park comprised by contemporary sculptures and showing various sculpture art genres. Adhering to the cultural taste of modern sculpture and holding the concept of integrating the traditional natural landscape garden construction technique, the Park represents the natural landscape garden-style sculpture park with future culture. By making full advantage of the natural environmental condition, mixing the traditional park mood and modern design concept, the Park has formed its unique feature. With its number of works, variety of art styles, and the high level of the art works, Changchun World Sculpture Park can be world class.

Jingyue Lake Park is a national AAAAA level forest park, known as “Asia‟s first artificial woodlands”. Located in the transition part between the eastern mountain and western grassland in province, it is on the low hills of the Changbai Mountain Range, with the altitude ranges from 220-406m. The scenery there is gorgeous and fantastic all year round; meanwhile, it can provide the services like restaurant, vacation, entertainment, fitness, etc. The Jingyue Lake Park has developed into an integrated, multi-functional and high-taste scenic tourist destination.

Registration Fee

Overseas participants: The registration fee is3,500 yuan (RMB), including all meals, tea/coffee/snacks during session breaks, conference banquets, and the field trip. The fee also covers accommodations for 4 nights (from 3 August to 6 August, 2012). Reservations will be reserved near the conference venue at RedbudsHotel ChangChun. Spouses are welcome, and will be charged RMB 2,000 yuan, inclusive of all privileges as described above. The registration fee can only be paid in RMB and only at the registration desk of RedbudsHotel ChangChun from 3 August, 2012 when you register to the conference. The committee will NOT accept the fee „in advance‟ by on-line transactions with credit cards or via bank drafts.

Travel Award

- Submitted papers will be published in the proceedings of the conference. Award winners will be selected based on submitted work and presentations. Award winners will be announced at the conference „Banquet Dinner‟ and prizes will be distributed. Winners will receive half the amount of the registration fee. - Young geographer (Three years or less since Ph.D. awarded; Under 40 years of age)

ORGANIZATION

Organizer: The Geographical Society of China (GSC) Co-organizers: The Association of Japanese Geographers (AJG) The Korean Geographical Society (KGS)

ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Chairperson:

Prof. Zhang Guoyou, Secretary-General of GSC, China Prof. Xiu Chunliang, Northeast Normal University, China

Secretary-General: Prof. Cao Guangzhong, Chairperson of the Working Committee for Young Geographers of GSC, , China Prof. Wang Xiangdong, Vice-Chairperson of the Working Committee for Young Geographers of GSC, Northeast Normal University, China

Committee Members Prof. Ock Han-Suk, Kangwon , Korea Prof. Choo Sungjae, Kyung Hee University, Korea Prof. Lee Byung-Min, Konkuk University, Korea Prof. SUGAI Toshihiko, University of Tokyo, Japan Prof. YAMAMOTO Kenta, Faculty of Ecomomics, Kyushu International University, Japan Prof. ARAKI Hitoshi, Yamaguchi University, Japan Prof. Zhang Guoyou, Secretary-General of GSC, China Prof. Chai Yanwei, Peking University, China Prof. Leng ShuYing, Vice-General Secretary of GSC, National Natural Science Foundation of China Vice-Prof. Cao Guangzhong, Chairperson of the Working Committee for Young Geographers of GSC, Peking University, China Prof. Wu Zhengfang, Northeast Normal University, China Prof. Wang Shijun, Northeast Normal University, China Prof. He Xingyuan, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences Prof. Zhang Pingyu, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences Prof. Nan Ying, Yanbian University, China Prof. Yuang Xiaoting, Northeast Normal University, China Prof. Zhang Hongyan, Northeast Normal University, China Prof. Yuang Jiadong, Northeast Normal University, China Prof. Jiang Ming, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences Prof. Wang Xiangdong, Vice-Chairperson of the Working Committee for Young Geographers of GSC, Northeast Normal University, China Prof. Li Zhigang, Vice-Chairperson of the Working Committee for Young Geographers of GSC, Sun Yat-sen University, China Prof. Liu YanJun, Northeast Normal University, China Prof. Lu Shan, Northeast Normal University, China Prof. Li Mingyu, Yanbian University, China

ADVISORY COMMITTEE

Prof. Lee Chul Woo, President of the KGS, Korea Prof. YAGASAKI Noritaka, President of the AJG, Japan Prof. Liu Yanhua, Vice President of the GSC, China Academician and Prof. Liu XingTu, Northeast Institute of Geography and Agroecology, Chinese Academy of Sciences, China Academician and Prof. Fu Bojie, Vice President of the GSC, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences , Academy of Sciences Prof. Song Changqing, Vice President of the GSC, National Natural Science Foundation of China Prof. Chen Cai, Northeast Normal University, China

♣ INQUIRIES

For further information, please visit: http://cjk.nenu.edu.cn or email Prof. Xiu Chunliang (Secretary-General) ([email protected])

About ChangChun

Changchun is a new city with only about 200 years history. It is the center of politics, economy, culture, technology and transportation in Jilin province. At present, Changchun has developed into a famous international automobile city, green food city, education and culture city, film city, forest city, and sculpture city.

From Longjia International Airport (2 Transportation Options) OPTION 1 - Take Airport Bus from Longjia International Airport to the Minhang Hotel, the distance is around 25 km and it takes about 40 mins, the price of the ticket is 25 RMB. After taking off the bus, take a taxi to the Redbuds Hotel, the distance is around 3 km and it will cost 10 RMB. OPTION 2 Take a taxi from Longjia International Airport to the Redbuds Hotel, The distance is around 30 km and it takes about 50 mins, the price is about 100 RMB.

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JOINT CONFERENCE ON GEOGRAPHY August 3-6, 2012 Changchun, China Registration Form

Information First name Last name: Title: Nationality: Institution/Organization: Passport number: (Date of Expiry: Contact Mailing address: Postal code:: Fax:: Telephone: E-mail: Presentation Paper title: During the conference, ☐Make a paper presentation ☐Make a poster presentation you will: ☐Join in the scientific excursion

Abstract Submission Form Authors: First Author (Presenter : Yes/ No) Family Name First Name Title Prof. / Dr. / Mr. / Ms Email Affiliation Position Full Mailing Address Second Author (Presenter : Yes / No) Family Name First Name Title Prof. / Dr. / Mr. / Ms Email Affiliation Position Full Mailing Address Third Author (Presenter : Yes / No) Family Name First Name Title Prof. / Dr. / Mr. / Ms Email Affiliation Position Full Mailing Address Title:

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