Events
Faculty of Arts: Colloquium Talk (Term 2, 2015-16) – Professor Tam Siumi, Maria on From Multiculturalism to Interculturalism: A Journey in Ethnic Relations Research-in-action
26 Feb 2016
4 – 6 pm
G24, Arts and Humanities Hub, G/F, Fung King Hey Building
Professor TAM Siumi, MariaDepartment of Anthropology
Tel: 3943 7107 (Ms. Sonia Yip)
The South Asian communities have since the mid-19th century contributed to the development of a multicultural environment in Hong Kong, but as ethnic minorities they have been socially marginalized and often discriminated against. Using a two-tier model I conducted knowledge transfer projects on the Indian, Nepali, and Pakistani migrant cultures, as part of a bigger initiative to facilitate a comprehensive understanding of South Asian cultures and in promoting positive ethnic relations in Hong Kong. In the process I experimented with the development of intercultural education pedagogy in schools, community programs, and various partner organizations. In this talk I share my research-in-action experience.
