Bio
Prof. Sabaree Mitra has been teaching Chinese Language, Literature and Culture in Jawaharlal Nehru University, since 1990. Her basic training has been in Chinese Language and Literature and her research interest includes contemporary Chinese literature, criticism and cultural history, and India-China Cultural Relations. Prof. Sabaree Mitra has presented papers in National and International Conferences, and published research articles in academic journals such as China Report, Hispanic Horizon, JSL. Her books include Purbadiganter Kabita: Samakaleen tin china kabir ek jhalak (2002), a collection of contemporary Chinese poetry translated into Bengali,Literature and Politics in 20th century China: Issues and Themes (2005), and, Chinese Women Writers and Gender Discourse (1976-1996) (2008). Prof. Mitra is currently working on a book entitled Cultural Globalization and the Chinese Experience: Discourse, Praxis and Challenges. She is an Honorary Fellow in the Institute of Chinese Studies, and a member of the Editorial Board of China Report. Prof. Mitra has been recently nominated as Chairperson of the Expert Group, engaged in compilation of Encyclopedia of India-China Cultural Contacts on behalf of the Ministry of External Affairs, GOI.