East Asia Since 1800

Join us for a dynamic 10-week online seminar series exploring the major historical, cultural, and political developments in East Asia from 1800 to the present. Led by expert scholars from USC and UCLA, this program offers a rich, in-depth journey through key topics including early modern transformations, imperial encounters, revolutions, and the reshaping of East Asia in the modern world.

Sessions are online, synchronous, and feature interactive discussions with top scholars. Participants will gain ready-to-use insights and classroom resources to support curriculum goals in world history, Asian studies, and global education. This seminar is perfect for K–12 educators seeking engaging, standards-aligned content to bring East Asian history to life in their classrooms.

• • Starts:
  • September 15, 2025
• • Ends:
  • December 8, 2025
• • Learning Format:
  • Online
• • Type of Course:
  • Seminars & Short Courses
• • Audience:
  • Priority will be given to K-12 teachers in California who can incorporate the content into their curriculum.
• • Offered to:
  • California
• • Registration and Info:

  • Educators can register for the full series or choose from two focused tracks: Part 1 (Weeks 1–5): Foundations and Transformation, (Sept 15 – Oct 20);  Part 2 (Weeks 6–10): War, Division, and Modernization, (Oct 27 – Dec 8)

    Bonus: Includes one in-person session at the Huntington Library (Nov. 9), offering a rare opportunity to connect history with material culture and primary sources.