The American Studies Network (ASN) Professor Mei Renyi American Studies Essay Competition 2016
Announcing the Winners
Beijing Foreign Studies University and the US-China Education Trust are pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural ASN Professor Mei Renyi American Studies Essay Competition.
We would like to congratulate all the winners. The top prize winner will be invited to present their essay at the 14th Annual American Studies Network Conference to be held at Sichuan University in Chengdu, on April 21-22, 2017.
Graduate Student Competition
First Prize: Gui Peng
2nd year graduate student of Beijing Foreign Studies University
A Brief Analysis of Illegal Immigration Policies in 2016 American Presidential Election
Second Prize: Lu Weicheng
1st year graduate student at Beijing Foreign Studies University
The Influence of the 2016 American Presidential Election on South China Sea Dynamics and Its Implication on China-US Relation
Third Prize: Liu Chang
Ph.D. candidate at China Foreign Affairs University
The Transition of China’s Diplomacy and the Prospect of China-U.S. Relations
Third Prize: Hu Yilan
2nd year graduate student at Sichuan University.
The Impact of Current Race Relations on U.S. Domestic Policies
Undergraduate Student Competition
Second Prize: Yeung Tsz Yan
Junior at Renmin University
Third Prize: Jing Fu
Junior at Tianjin Foreign Studies University
Third Prize: Luo Tong
Sophomore at Tianjin University of Sports
About the Competition
The American Studies Essay Competition was established jointly by Beijing Foreign Studies University and US-China Education Trust in 2016 in honor of Prof. Mei Renyi – Distinguished Professor at BFSU, China’s first Fulbright scholar, and a pioneer of American Studies in China. Professor Mei was a Fulbright scholar who embarked on his journey to the United States in 1982 to study American history. His scholarship led him from language instruction and English literature to American Studies. His work in American Studies, experience as a Fulbright scholar, and work in promoting of U.S-China relations earned him the Directorship of the American Studies Center at Beijing Foreign Studies University, top in its field in China.
Professor Mei has recommended that advanced English language students read essays in the social sciences rather than fiction as their main study material. Language holds an often under-appreciated, under-utilized power within its potential to promote cross-cultural understanding and promote better U.S.-China relations. The essay competition is a two-track competition, one open for graduate students and the other for undergraduate students. The competition seeks applicants that reflect the thoughtful scholarly qualities that Professor Mei has projected throughout his career and life.
The theme for undergraduate entries was: “How can education help improve U.S.-China relations?” The theme for graduate entries was: “How will the 2016 elections affect US domestic policy?” or “How will the 2016 elections affect U.S.-China relations?”
This inaugural competition took place in the autumn semester of 2016 and was open to all Chinese undergraduate and graduate students interested in American Studies. The deliberation was conducted in two rounds by BFSU faculty, including Professor Mei Renyi.
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美国研究联络会（ASN）梅仁毅教授
美国研究论文大赛2016
获奖者揭晓
北京外国语大学和USCET很高兴宣布美国研究联络会梅仁毅教授美国研究论文大赛2016的获奖者名单。
恭喜所有获奖者。我们将邀请一等奖的获奖者参加2017年4月21-22日在四川大学举办的第14届美国研究联络会。
研究生获奖名单
一等奖：Gui Peng
北京外国语大学研二学生
A Brief Analysis of Illegal Immigration Policies in 2016 American Presidential Election
二等奖：Lu Weicheng
北京外国语大学研二学生
The Influence of the 2016 American Presidential Election on South China Sea Dynamics and Its Implication on China-US Relation
三等奖：Liu Chang
外交学院博士生
The Transition of China’s Diplomacy and the Prospect of China-U.S. Relations
三等奖：Hu Yilan
四川大学研二学生
The Impact of Current Race Relations on U.S. Domestic Policies
本科生获奖名单
二等奖：Yeung Tsz Yan
人民大学大三学生
三等奖：Jing Fu
天津外国语大学大三学生
三等奖：Luo Tong
天津体育学院大二学生
关于本次大赛
美国研究论文大赛在2016年由北京外国语大学和USCET共同举办，以纪念中国的首位富布莱特学者、美国研究的先锋梅仁毅教授。梅教授在1982年以富布莱特学者的身份前往美国学习美国历史。在美国，他从语言教学和英文文学转到了美国研究。梅教授在美国研究上获得的成就、作为富布莱特学者时的经验、以及致力促进中美关系的努力让他成为了北外外国语学院的主席，一行中的佼佼者。
梅教授推荐学生阅读社会科学类的文章，而不是把虚构小说当做学习资料。语言的力量往往不被人重视、不被人好好利用，它能够促进跨文化的交流理解，并改善中美关系。论文大赛分为研究生和大学生两个部门。大赛希望参赛者可以反映出梅教授在职业和人生中展现出的高质量思想。
本科生的主题是“教育能够如何改善中美关系？” 研究生的主题则是“2016年的大学结果将会如何印象到每股欧国美政策？”或“2016大学将会如何改变中美关系？”
该大会在2016年秋季学期中举办，并面对所有对美国研究感兴趣的本科生研究生开放。
由北外工作人员进行两轮审议，其中包括梅仁毅教授本人。