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Book & Film Groups

Author/artist Teresa Wong pursues an emotional connection with her parents by researching and documenting their (extra)ordinary stories of escape from China during the Cultural Revolution in the graphic novel All Our Ordinary Stories: A Multigenerational …

Seminars & Short Courses

This course explores Japan’s environmental relations, critically examining the interplay between nature and culture in shaping the nation’s history, geography, and identity. Through primary and secondary sources, participants will investigate themes of …

Seminars & Short Courses

Explore the geography and cultures of China, Japan, Mongolia, and South Korea through East Asian picture books in this online seminar for elementary and middle school teachers. This five-module course includes asynchronous readings, discussions, and a …

Seminars & Short Courses

Join us for a deep reading of the Freeman Book 2023 Award Winner for Young Adult Graphic Novels: The Boy from Clearwater (Book 1) by Yu Pei-Yun, illustrated by Zhou Jian-Xin and translated by Lin King. The beautifully illustrated book takes us through …

Seminars & Short Courses

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 …

Seminars & Short Courses

This online seminar examines Hong Kong’s history of resistance and activism through Louisa Lim’s Indelible City, spotlighting the voices of Hong Kongers and their long struggle for sovereignty. Geared toward middle and secondary teachers, it explores …

Seminars & Short Courses

This seminar explores South Korea’s transformation into a thriving democracy, shaped by decades of political struggle and civic resistance. Participants will examine key events like the April Revolution and Gwangju Uprising, the rise of authoritarian …

Webinars & Presentations

Join Dr. Viktor Shmagin for a fascinating look at interactions between Japanese, Russians and Ainu in Hokkaido prior to the 20th century. This webinar is part of the series of events commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Mass-Hokkaido Association.

Webinars & Presentations

Explore the deeper significance of objects from across East Asia in this webinar series with art historian and educator Melanie King, where we examine their creation, imagery, and broader historical context. Join one or all sessions to discover how these …

Workshops

Marking the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end, this program offers three week-long workshops exploring the final months of Japan’s war through civilian experiences, narratives, and primary sources. Each workshop includes a live webinar, six days of …

Book & Film Groups

Join historian Tracy Lai and art historian Melanie King for an exploration of Japanese American Incarceration through an examination of first person accounts, visual culture, and literary expressions. Taking place over three sessions, this program will …

Webinars & Presentations

You and your students can learn a lot about Japanese history and culture through toilets. Join Sharon Domier as she shares her passion for exploring the world of Japanese toilets.

Webinars & Presentations

Join the Choices Program at Brown University and the Program for Teaching East 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, History, and …

Webinars & Presentations

The Program for Teaching East Asia and the Five College Center for East Asian Studies offer a webinar with Hope Lim, author of
Mommy’s Hometown. Through Hope Lim’s storytelling and Jaime Kim’s illustrations, this picture book takes the reader on a …

Webinars & Presentations

Join the Program for Teaching East Asia at CU Boulder for a webinar exploring research on K-12 education at Amache, one of the Japanese American incarceration camps during WWII. This session will offer educators insights into the school structure, daily …

Summer Residential Programs

The Five College Center for East Asian Studies (FCCEAS) will conduct a summer institute in Honolulu, HI. Honolulu offers a unique opportunity to learn about China, Taiwan, Japan and Korea without needing a passport or worrying about currency exchange, but …

Study Tours

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 two-week NCTA study tour to Taiwan. Fourteen participants will learn about Taiwan’s history and …