Anchor
Dr. Janice PAN, Associate Dean (Research); Associate Head and Associate Professor, Office of the Dean of Arts and Department of Translation, Interpreting and Intercultural Studies
Co-anchor
Prof. CHOW Yiu Fai, Department of Humanities and Creative Writing
Introduction
This research group explores the concept of “performance” broadly construed to include not just performing arts, but also performance as a practice of self-presentation. This sub-theme focuses on the study of performance of all kinds: the world-making power of performance in creative*, social and culture practices as well as in the performance of everyday 'life'. Taking an interdisciplinary approach to the study of performance, this research group seeks to understand expressive behaviour or cultural enactment, as well as the role of performance in contemporary life.
*Creative practice: creative writing, translations, theatre, music composition and performance.