Bushidō, warrior cult, ninjas, martial arts – these are all phenomena associated with Japan’s medieval past although they were, in fact, never really present in the period often referred to as such. During this course, we will take a critical look at some …
Join art historian Melanie King for a continuation of the introductory to East Asian visual culture workshops. These 90-minute, stand-alone sessions will each have a unique focus and are intended for people new to East Asian art history or people looking …
In this 5-week seminar, K-12 educators will have the opportunity to dive into the world of Japanese literature to better understand this body of work and how it can be brought into the classroom. Participants will learn about various forms of Japanese …
Are you intrigued by the evolving public and private dimensions of outer space policy? Did you follow the Odysseus Moon lander, the first privately build spacecraft and first U.S. one to land on the moon in 50 years? Do you think about the potential for …
This asynchronous NCTA short course guides participants on an exploration of traditional Japanese art and architecture through the lens of the aesthetic principles known as wabi and sabi. Four modules will explicate the historical origins of wabi and sabi …
Join authors Kim Hyun Sook and Ryan Estrada for this FREE online book discussion of “Banned Book Club” – a true story of political strife, the death of democratic institutions, and rebellion by reading and a 2020 Freeman Book Award “Of Note” graphic …
Join us for a virtual K-12 educator workshop exploring the history of Taiwan under Japanese colonial rule through the baseball film, ‘Kano.’ The film depicts the true story of the Kagi Agricultural and Forestry School (Kano) baseball team, an underdog, …
Director Hamaguchi Ryūsuke burst into the cinematic mainstream with his Best International Feature Film Oscar win for Drive My Car in 2022, but few are aware of his already prodigious filmography. Coming from a theatrical background and with a penchant …
Join us for a swashbuckling mini-course on historical bandits and pirates around the world. What are the myths? What are the facts? Faculty experts will discuss global piracy, representations of pirates in the media, piracy in the Atlantic world, and …
This online seminar presented by Florida International University will explore East Asian history and culture and the relation between traditional and modern thought in the context of globalized social history. Participants will have the opportunity to …