Taught by Cecilia Boyce, this six-week NCTA course will equip teachers with the knowledge and resources needed to incorporate the short fiction of Haruki Murakami into their literature classrooms. Through the exploration of Murakami’s short stories …
This book group for K-8 teachers considers picture books set in Japan and the Korean peninsula to integrate English language arts, social studies, and science instruction in the K-8 classroom. Explore the changing relationships between Japanese and …
Join EARC program leader Mary Roberts and translator Takami Nieda and dive into the fascinating translation world. This workshop will focus on translation issues, emphasizing the Freeman Award-winning novels Go by Kazuki Kaneshiro (2018) and The Color of …
With Taiwan’s increasing global importance, how is the essence of being Taiwanese defined? This multidimensional course will offer participants an in-depth exploration of Taiwan’s rich tapestry of history, identity, politics, and culture. By examining its …
A great poem can be the perfect primary source to introduce students to the social, political and human complexities of important historical periods. Join us for one or all of these webinars that feature Chinese poems in translation that can be integrated …
Today, the island of Taiwan is associated with substantial geostrategic significance and high economic productivity, yet its history is both little known and often misunderstood. Knowing its past is a key to understanding how contemporary Taiwanese see …
Join the Choices Program at Brown University and the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia at the University of Colorado Boulder as we present the student readings, lessons, and videos in the Choices curriculum unit The Vietnam War: Origins, …
This online course examines literary writings from China’s 20th century in historical context. Participating teachers will become acquainted with important pieces of literature that begin with the May 4th Era and take readers through the Republican, …
This online course will look at historical developments in modern Japan (1850-present) applying world history themes such as power relations and the movement and interactions of ideas, people, and materials. Participants will analyze teacher-developed …
Compared with ancient Asian states like China and Japan, the United States was the new kid on the block. But as soon as the U.S. came into existence, its officials and entrepreneurs set their sights on engaging with East Asian civilizations. This online …
Join Tenzin Tsepak, Teaching Assistant Professor of Tibet and Himalayan Studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, for an introduction to the geography, history and culture of Tibet. Learn about its sacred mountains, important glaciers and rivers, the …
Science fiction is not just a mirror to society, but a lens through which we can envision multiple realities. This short course will look at how China is rapidly becoming a hub for some of the most intriguing science fiction stories being published now. …
Modern Chinese history is woven into so many different disciplines and grade levels. The Take & Go into the Classroom Series introduces teachers to interactive modules that bring together a variety of visuals, content experts, reading, activities, and …
Executive Systems in China in Comparative Perspective
Japanese popular culture and globalization is woven into so many different disciplines and grade levels. The Take & Go into the Classroom Series introduces teachers to interactive modules that bring together a variety of visuals, content experts, reading, …
This asynchronous 5-week workshop explores science fiction literature from China, from its roots in the earliest dynastic periods to twenty-first-century trends. With an eye toward the relationship between history and literature, teachers will look at how …
Consider the critical role of witness testimony for historical understanding through the short documentary, “The Silent Witness” and accompanying educators’ guide. Participants will preview the film produced by the Kunhardt Film Foundation, in which …
Legislative Systems in China in Comparative Perspective
Economics Systems in China in Comparative Perspective
This asynchronous NCTA short course guides participants on an exploration of Chinese literature and culture through the lens of imagination and fantasy. This course will help teachers explore Chinese literature through a focus on the rich cultural …
Bushidō, warrior cult, ninjas, martial arts – these are all phenomena associated with Japan’s medieval past although they were, in fact, never really present in the period often referred to as such. During this course, we will take a critical look at some …
This asynchronous NCTA short course guides participants on an exploration of traditional Japanese art and architecture through the lens of the aesthetic principles known as wabi and sabi. Four modules will explicate the historical origins of wabi and sabi …