Taught by Diana Lin and guest speakers, this ten-week asynchronous NCTA course will explore the social and cultural implications of East Asian pop culture both in Asia and globally. The readings and lectures draw on examples including Korean pop music, …
With the 24-hour uninterrupted news cycle, it can be challenging to stay on top of what is happening in East Asia and around the world. The online series Behind the Headlines offers teachers a recap and a nuanced understanding of current events happening …
Ai Weiwei’s 2020 memoir 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows pays homage to his father Ai Qing, one of China’s leading 20th century poets, at the same time providing critical social and historical context for both his father’s and his careers as artists and …
This program is aimed at elementary and middle school teachers interested in integrating picture books into science and/or social studies instruction. The course will focus on the teaching of the natural sciences and the cultures of China and Taiwan. The …
Join Dr. Chiaki Takagi (UNCG) for this online literature workshop that will cover “The Color of the Sky is the Shape of the Heart,” which explores the life of seventeen- year-old Ginny Park as she recounts her life growing up as Zainichi, a Japan-born …
K-12 educators from all disciplines are invited to join this free online workshop. Japan’s remarkable transformation from a secluded island nation to a major world power in just a few decades during the 19th and early 20th centuries is a fascinating tale …
With the 24-hour uninterrupted news cycle, it can be challenging to stay on top of what is happening in East Asia and around the world. The online series Behind the Headlines offers teachers a recap and a nuanced understanding of current events happening …
“Frontiers” have held a critical geopolitical and cultural place in Chinese history, as in American history, and figure significantly in contemporary China’s domestic policies, world view, and global relations. This four-part webinar/discussion course …
Join us for this unique opportunity to speak with staff members of the Okinawa Prefecture DC Office to learn more about the history, culture, environment, and on-going issues surrounding the vast US military presence in Okinawa. This interactive session …
Limited webinar openings exclusively for secondary school teachers offer a chance to explore Ian Johnson’s new book, “Sparks,” shedding light on determined Chinese writers, filmmakers, and artists who confront censorship while documenting their nation’s …