Dear Colleagues,

    We are pleased to invite you to the 5th Asian Consortium of South Asian Studies (ACSAS) International Conference, titled "Great Transition in India and South Asia: Past, Present, and Future," which will be held November 18-19, 2022 at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul. As a founding member of ACSAS, the Institute of Indian Studies (IIS) in Hankuk University of Foreign Studies host this conference to explore key questions regarding India and South Asia in transition. This conference will provide a platform for discussing multilayered changes in India and South Asian countries with 18 distinguished scholars and experts from five countries. 

    IIS＇s international conference aims to facilitate the exchange of perspectives and understanding of India concerning the causes and effects of linguistic, philosophical, historical, societal, political, and economic transformations in South Asia. Our two-day conference is part of our annual conference series connecting scholars, experts, and audiences interested in India and South Asia. Therefore, please mark your calendars and follow our updates on the IIS website.

We appreciate your support and cooperation and look forward to seeing you at our conference.

Kind regards,

Chanwahn Kim, Ph.D

Director, Institute of Indian Studies

Dept. of Indian and ASEAN Studies, GSIAS

Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Seoul 02450

* Theme: Great Transition in India and South Asia: Past, Present, and Future

* Date: November 18-19, 2022 (Friday-Saturday)

* Time: 9:00 –17:30 (Nov. 18) (KST)

              9:30 -15:30 (Nov. 19) (KST)

* Venue: International Conference Hall, Minerva Complex (B2F) (Nov. 18)

                Seminar Room, Faculty building (2F) (Nov. 19)