This free, in-person seminar will introduce the modern histories and cultures of CHINA, JAPAN, and KOREA, helping you to better understand East Asia and discover innovative ways to introduce it to your students. Teachers of Geography, History, Social …
Discover East Asian visual arts in this seminar, exploring the blend of tradition and innovation from ancient times to present. Learn about contemporary art and urban culture in major East Asian cities, and examine the impact of film, manga, and …
Spend three days exploring works of Asian art on display at the Seattle Art Museum and Seattle Asian Art Museum. Utilizing the collection, we will consider the original context within which objects were created and follow them along their paths of trade, …
Spend the afternoon at the Bowers Museum exploring the exhibit, Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form. Workshop participants will hear from guest speaker Mark Bustamante, Director of Special Exhibition Development, and have a docent-led tour of the …
This course explores themes prevalent in the post-Korean War era in South Korea; themes such as economic hardship, family troubles, refugee status, and the clash of old and new values. Using the lens of the lower and refugee classes, the two films …
Discover the Korean Wave’s impact and learn how Korean films, K-pop, and other music genres captivate students worldwide. Explore the popularity of K-dramas and Korean TV shows. Delve into Webtoons, K-sports, and K-esports, bridging tradition and modern …
This course will explore South Korean colonial era literature through the lens of femininity. Alongside an introduction to South Korean literature, participants will also be given a brief overview of early 20th century South Korean through the focus on …
“All Asia is [NOT] One.” East Asia is a culturally diverse and historically rich region. This seminar will enhance your classroom’s curriculum by providing content and resources for teaching about cultural diversity through the window of China, Japan, …
Join Professor Kun-Hui Ku as she discusses Taiwan’s indigenous peoples and their relationship to the state through different historical periods, including Tsai Ing-wen’s apology on behalf of the state in 2016 and the new administration under William Lai. …
Join d:matcha live from Wazuka, Kyoto, Japan to experience five varieties of sencha (green tea) grown organically in their tea fields. Learn why Wazuka is considered to be one of the best tea growing locations in Japan, the differences in the tea …