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 …
This seminar for educators provides an in-depth exploration of Taiwan’s rich history and diverse cultural landscape. Covering periods from early indigenous cultures to modern democratic governance, the course offers insights into Taiwan’s unique political …
This asynchronous 5-week NCTA course 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, we will look at how …
Join author Brandon Hoang for a webinar featuring, The Cross Bow of Destiny, a 2024 Freeman Book Award Honorable Mention. When Vietnamese American Freddie Lo finds herself in Vietnam for the first time since she was little, she’s not quite sure how to …
Great works of literature like “The Tale of Genji” and “Dream of the Red Chamber” have influenced the way that many of us think about the culture, history, politics, and traditions of China and Japan. Yet these and other canonical works are largely the …
Using the My Virtual Mission platform, participants will cycle (both virtually and the distance in reality) 612.1 miles around Taiwan, stopping at twelve required milestones to complete readings, view webinars/videos, and respond to discussion prompts. …
Using the My Virtual Mission platform, participants will walk (both virtually and the distance in reality) from Edo (Tokyo) to Kyoto, stopping at ten required (and seven optional) stations to complete readings, view webinars/videos, and respond to …
In “Voice for the Voiceless: Over Seven Decades of Struggle with China for My Land and My People,” the Dalai Lama reflects on both his pain and optimism as he looks back on his life and Tibet’s history, expressing hope for a peaceful resolution to Tibet’s …
Join us for an engaging exploration of “Hokusai’s Daughter” by Sunny Seki, a captivating picture book inspired by the life of Katsushika Ōi, the talented daughter of the famed Japanese artist Hokusai. Through vibrant illustrations, the story highlights …
‘Reel’ Asia: A Lens on Film examines movies from Japan, South Korea, and the PRC—from classics like Rashomon and Godzilla to more contemporary productions. Join us for presentations with four noted East Asian scholars who will talk about East Asian films …
Great works of literature like “The Tale of Genji” and “Dream of the Red Chamber” have influenced the way that many of us think about the culture, history, politics, and traditions of China and Japan. Yet these and other canonical works are largely the …
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 …
This free, in-person residential NCTA foundational seminar presented by The Center for East Asian & Pacific Studies (U of I) will introduce the arts, histories and literatures of CHINA, JAPAN, and KOREA, helping you to better understand East Asia and …
As the third nation to independently send humans into space, China reached a major milestone in 2003 with Shenzhou 5 mission. Since then, its space achievements have accelerated. In 2022, China completed Tiangong, its permanently crewed modular space …
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 …
This asynchronous NCTA short course will cover Studio Ghibli and how to incorporate a selection of their films into the classroom to facilitate a better understanding of different facets of Japanese culture and history. Topics will include Japanese …
Join the East Asia Resource Center and the Seattle Art Museum for a unique opportunity to partake in a close study of Ai Weiwei’s work from the 1980s to the present in his largest-ever US-based exhibition, Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei at …
Join EASC at IU Bloomington for a summer workshop focused on the remarkable literary productions of China, Taiwan, Japan, and Korea. The workshop covers pre-modern and modern literature including poetry and novels. Each day, world literature and …
The Mongols’ dominance impacted China, Japan, and Korea in different ways in the 13th and 14th centuries. While some East Asians were subjects of the Mongols, others served as allies or resisted their insurgence. Through different disciplinary lenses …
This free, in-person residential seminar will introduce the modern histories and cultures of CHINA, JAPAN, and KOREA, helping you to better understand East Asia and discover innovative ways to introduce it to your students. Teachers of Geography, History, …