John W. Dower’s seminal work, Embracing Defeat (2019), fundamentally reshaped the understanding of the Occupation period and postwar Japan. It challenged conventional postwar historiography that narrated the Occupation as a top-down, largely American …
Join us for this webinar that will examine how in this partial biography, Wang’s words and Cha’s mixed-media art together gently tell the Suk family’s story taking in refugees during the Korean War at their home in Busan.
Staying informed about global events, especially in East Asia, can be overwhelming with the constant flood of news. That’s why we offer Behind the Headlines, an online series designed specifically for teachers. This series provides a clear and insightful …
U.S.-China relations have a long and complex history but have not always been so fraught. A key to understanding current tensions is to know how we got here, and to see how issues such as trade, religion, colonialism, nationalism, and domestic pressures …
This five-week seminar explores major social and cultural transformations in contemporary Korea. Participants will examine shifting family structures, changing gender expectations, intergenerational differences, and the impact of Korea’s declining birth …
Yuki is the daughter of a poor fisherman. Kiyo is the son of a senior executive at Chisso, a huge chemical conglomerate. In 1956, they meet and become friends. But then all living things in the once beautiful Minamata Bay suddenly die. The impoverished …
Explore K-12 education at Amache – one of the 10 Japanese American Incarceration Camps during World War II. This will provide educators a look into the school structure and daily lives of K-12 students, as well as the reciprocal impact of Amache schools …
This two-week, asynchronous NCTA short course will explore South Korean colonial era literature through the lens of femininity. Alongside an introduction to South Korean literature, participants will also be given a brief overview of early 20th century …
U.S.-China relations have a long and complex history but have not always been so fraught. A key to understanding current tensions is to know how we got here, and to see how issues such as trade, religion, colonialism, nationalism, and domestic pressures …
When the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima in August 1945, Japanese schoolboy Larry Fumio Miwa faithfully recorded each day’s events in his diary, despite the massive devastation he experienced firsthand. His eyewitness account of the improbable survival …
Join us for an engaging exploration of Onibi: Diary of a Yokai Ghost Hunter by Atelier Sentô (Cécile Brun & Olivier Pichard) — a vibrant graphic journey into rural Japan where two young travellers uncover the invisible world of yokai (a class of …
Led by Morgan McLaughlin this seven week book club will focus on stories of searching from East Asia. The book group will focus on “Rental Person Who Does Nothing: A Memoir,” “Lunar New Year Love Story,” and “The Language of Blood.”
“Rental …
Join us for a discussion of the narratives contained within and beyond a painting, sculpture, or larger artistic program. In this online series we will explore artistic objects and religious sites by considering the iconographic details, historical …
This five-week seminar traces the spread of Buddhism from India across the Silk Road into China, Korea, and Japan. Focusing on religious migration and cross-cultural exchange, participants will explore how trade networks, diplomacy, and pilgrimage carried …
What is the story behind the story of Hokusai’s Daughter by Sunny Seki (2024 Freeman Book Award Honorable Mention)? Learn about the real Katsushika Ōi, her relationship with her father Hokusai, and their free spirited lifestyles and art in Edo, Japan of …
Join Tim Weston, Associate Professor of Modern Chinese History at CU Boulder, to learn about the 228 Incident. In 1947, protests in Taiwan were sparked by tensions over corruption, economic hardship, and abuses of power by the Kuomintang (KMT). A brutal …
Kick-off women’s history month with Anita Yasuda, author of the picturebook biography of Junko Tabei, a Japanese mountaineer and environmentalist, who overcame gender stereotypes to become the first woman to summit Mt. Everest and the Seven Summits.
U.S.-China relations have a long and complex history but have not always been so fraught. A key to understanding current tensions is to know how we got here, and to see how issues such as trade, religion, colonialism, nationalism, and domestic pressures …
Calling all June Hur and Joseon history fans! Join us for this presentation on the 2020 Freeman Book Award honorable mention book.
U.S.-China relations have a long and complex history but have not always been so fraught. A key to understanding current tensions is to know how we got here, and to see how issues such as trade, religion, colonialism, nationalism, and domestic pressures …
In this book talk featuring Bing’s Cherries, Livia Blackburne will introduce how storytelling functions as more than just narrative art but can also be a transformative pedagogical tool. Centering on the tall-tale retelling of Ah Bing, the Chinese …
In this webinar, led by Dr. Hsin-Chin Evelyn Hsieh, participants will focus on Southeast Asian marriage migrants and migrant workers as active participants and cultural creators in Taiwan. Dr. Hsieh will introduce key works that reflect transnational …
What is Korean about Netflix’s most-watched animated original film, K-Pop Demon Hunters which has earned five Grammy nominations and the adoration of your students? Join NCTA at TEA to learn about the contexts of Korean popular music and fandom, …
U.S.-China relations have a long and complex history but have not always been so fraught. A key to understanding current tensions is to know how we got here, and to see how issues such as trade, religion, colonialism, nationalism, and domestic pressures …
U.S.-China relations have a long and complex history but have not always been so fraught. A key to understanding current tensions is to know how we got here, and to see how issues such as trade, religion, colonialism, nationalism, and domestic pressures …
This mini-course will explore the major forces shaping the global landscape over the next half-century including the role of a rising China, equipping participants with the tools to critically analyze and teach about transformative global trends. Through …
This five-week seminar invites educators to explore Japan’s cultural landscapes through castles, imperial sites, tea culture, gardens, and modern memorials, offering fresh ways to bring Japanese history and culture into the classroom. Through engaging …
This asynchronous NCTA short course will cover Japan’s unique culture of fermentation. Participants will explore the agents used, how methods vary based on the size of producers, and the different types of ferments found in Japan. This course will also …
U.S.-China relations have a long and complex history but have not always been so fraught. A key to understanding current tensions is to know how we got here, and to see how issues such as trade, religion, colonialism, nationalism, and domestic pressures …
This five-week complimentary online seminar offers teachers a comprehensive introduction to the major social, political, economic, and cultural forces shaping contemporary China. The course explores topics such as daily life, demographic change, …
The NCTA coordinating site at University of Pittsburgh is now accepting applications for their 2026 summer study tour to South Korea. This eight-day program will give participants valuable first-hand experiences in a country that has risen to become an …
The Five College Center for East Asian Studies (FCCEAS) and the Program for Teaching East Asia (TEA) at the University of Colorado Boulder will conduct a study tour to Taiwan. In this two-week NCTA Study Tour, 14 participants will learn about Taiwan’s …
Join EASC at IU Bloomington for a deep dive into the literature of China and Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. The workshop covers pre-modern and modern literature including poetry and novels. Each day, world literature and curricular experts will guide …
Join the Program for Teaching East Asia for a six-day summer institute on the CU Boulder campus examining how the Mongols dominance impacted China, Japan, and Korea in different ways in the 13th and 14th centuries. The Mongols’ dominance impacted China, …
Join the East Asia Resource Center and the Seattle Asian Art Museum’s Atsuhiko and Ina Goodwin Tateuchi Conservation Center for an up-close and in-depth exploration of East Asian paintings. Over the course of this five-day institute we will study East …