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 …
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 …