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 …
Join a live webinar on Zoom with Julie Leung, author of Mr. Pei’s Perfect Shapes, where she will discuss her book about the life and work of visionary architect I. M. Pei, exploring themes of design, architecture, perseverance, and innovation.
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 …
Join us and the Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College for a workshop exploring 20th and 21st century Chinese paintings. This talk will introduce works by Huáng Bīnhóng (1864–1955) and other Chinese painters who have navigated the volatile currents …
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 the North Carolina Museum of Art and curator Caroline Rocheleau for an introduction to the material culture of war associated with samurai and learn about connections with history, art, culture, and politics in Japan.
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, …
We’re excited to announce the release of Peter Hessler’s much-anticipated new book! Hessler, a seasoned journalist and gifted storyteller, draws from his experiences as a journalism teacher at Sichuan University and as a father of two young daughters …
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 …