Using Niki Alsford’s 2024 book Taiwan Lives: A Social and Political History, this course explores Taiwan’s history from 1895 under Japanese rule to 2020 under President Tsai Ing-wen. Similar to The Canterbury Tales, the book features the stories of …
This program explores children’s lives in Japan from the 1940s to 1960s through Freeman Book Award 2023 Of Note children’s literature. Participants will read and discussYukie’s Island: My Family’s World War II Story by Yukie Kimura et. al, Kozo the …
Join Professor Kun-Hui Ku as she discusses Taiwan’s indigenous peoples and their relationship to the state through different historical periods, including Tsai Ing-wen’s apology on behalf of the state in 2016 and the new administration under William Lai. …
Staying informed about global events, especially in East Asia, can be overwhelming with the constant flood of news. That’s why we’re excited to offer Behind the Headlines, an online series designed specifically for teachers. This series provides a clear …
Join d:matcha live from Wazuka, Kyoto, Japan to experience five varieties of sencha (green tea) grown organically in their tea fields. Learn why Wazuka is considered to be one of the best tea growing locations in Japan, the differences in the tea …
This course investigates the pedagogical practices of National Geographic, focusing on its re/presentations of East Asia. Framed by the question: What/how has National Geographic taught us about East Asia? The six-week inquiry uses the magazine and …
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 Korean poems in translation that can be integrated …
This online book study includes six asynchronous online modules with readings and discussions examining Rao Pingru’s gorgeously illustrated memoir of his life in China from the early 1920s to the 21st century. His story will take us through the …
Join historian Tracy Lai and art historian Melanie King for an in-depth discussion of the recent University of Washington Press publication Resisting the Nuclear: Art and Activism Across the Pacific. Utilizing the text as the basis of our discussion, we …
Over the past century, China has undergone significant demographic changes and in 2023, India surpassed it as the world’s most populous country. This course explores the history, motivations, and outcomes of China’s population measures, and the policy …
Most people associate the Japanese samurai with fiercely loyal killing machines who in lieu of suitable targets would not hesitate to kill themselves in gruesome ways. During this short course, we will critically examine these myths and show a much more …
The Program for Teaching East Asia and the Five College Center for East Asian Studies offers a webinar with Kōdo Kimura, co-author and illustrator author of Yukie’s Island: My Family’s World War II Story.
Kōdo Kimura and his in-law and …
Join us for a book talk with the children’s writer and illustrator Grace Lin, where K-12 educators will explore Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods. Lin will share how her book brings Chinese culinary traditions and …
Japan’s trajectory from 1945-1989 is a critical chapter in understanding Japan in the world, yet it is one that is often skipped in a crowded curriculum. How did Japan reinvent itself after WWII and why is it important in the world today?
Join d:matcha live from Wazuka, Kyoto, Japan to experience five varieties of sencha (green tea) grown organically in their tea fields. Learn why Wazuka is considered to be one of the best tea growing locations in Japan, the differences in the tea …
This 5-week online seminar will provide an overview of Buddhism and its influence on Japanese religions. We’ll start with the establishment of Buddhism in India and follow its spread to East Asia and Japan. Learn about the integration of Buddhist …
Taught by Morgan McLaughlin, the Fall book group is a six-week book group focusing on transcontinental stories of women from East Asia and will examine one manga, two graphic novels, and one prose-based memoir. The book group will focus on Rock and Roll …
Please join NCTA for a virtual K-12 educator workshop that will explore the historic changes in 20th century Taiwan as seen through the lens of the graphic novel, The Boy from Clearwater. This gripping narrative tells the story of Tsai Kun-lin whose life …
In this seminar, we will read selected short stories to introduce four modern Chinese women writers: Xiao Hong, Ding Ling, Eileen Chang, and Wang Anyi. Class meetings will include a lecture component that situates the text in modern Chinese cultural …
Japan Society, the USC U.S.-China Institute and the Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE) in partnership with NCTA are excited to offer a professional development workshop for K-12 educators. This is a unique opportunity …
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 …
The Program for Teaching East Asia and the Five College Center for East Asian Studies offers a webinar with Sonoko Sakai, author of Mai and the Missing Melon. Through Sonoko Sakai’s storytelling and Keiko Brodeur’s illustrations, this picture book takes …
What do you know about seaweed? Join Yoko Segerstrom, who grew up in a family of Japanese nori (seaweed) farmers in Futtsu, Chiba, Japan, for a fascinating look at nori farming, types of nori, nori products, and more. This webinar will be of particular …
Join us for an insightful book talk on An Echo in the City by K.X. Song, a powerful novel that offers a unique perspective on the 2019 Hong Kong extradition bill protests. Tailored for educators, this discussion will explore how the book’s themes of …
Join translator Takami Nieda and EARC program leader Mary Roberts to discover the fascinating world of literary translation. Discussion will focus on the translation process of her latest book, Finger Bone by Hiroki Takahashi, the translator’s role as …
Delve into the multifaceted landscape of gender perceptions in South Korea with this thought-provoking course. Through an interdisciplinary lens, we will navigate the complexities of gender intersections in various facets of South Korean culture, …