This webinar, taught by PhD student Huiru Chen, will introduce K–12 educators to the art and culture of Dunhuang, a place along the Silk Road known for its rich collection of murals and manuscripts. Using practical and accessible examples and methods …
This five-week seminar explores how religion has shaped Japanese life, culture, and identity from ancient myths to contemporary Buddhism. Through topics such as Shinto, Buddhist transmission, monastic culture, Pure Land, Zen, and women in Buddhism, …
This online seminar introduces teachers to the modern history and cultures of East Asia from around 1800 to the present. Through sessions on China, Japan, Korea, and the broader region, the course explores major themes such as imperial encounters, reform, …
This seminar aims to provide K-12 teachers with valuable insights into Taiwan’s rich history, culture, and geopolitical significance, helping educators bring this knowledge into their classrooms. Taiwan, officially known as the Republic of China (ROC), is …
This course will use objects from art, industry, technology, and war to consider the richness of the Japanese past. From court ceremonies to samurai rituals on the battlefield, from daily gift exchanges to Buddhist mortuary markers, Japanese communities …