During the Tokugawa Period (1603-1868), Japan was somewhat isolated from the West, including the products of the European revolutions in math and science. At the same time, the Japanese witnessed a cultural renaissance in the visual and performing arts, …
Author/artist Teresa Wong pursues an emotional connection with her parents by researching and documenting their (extra)ordinary stories of escape from China during the Cultural Revolution in the graphic novel All Our Ordinary Stories: A Multigenerational …
How did an island roughly the size of Indiana become the flashpoint of a tense geopolitical standoff pitting China’s aggressive territorial claims against Taiwan’s stubborn claim of independence? In “Rebel Island,” Jonathan Clements examines the …
Join Tese Wintz Neighbor, an experienced NCTA seminar leader with a deep connection to China, as she leads her final seminar session. Tese’s journey with China began in 1976 when she was captivated by a professor’s lecture on “Red China” at Indiana …
This course explores Japan’s environmental relations, critically examining the interplay between nature and culture in shaping the nation’s history, geography, and identity. Through primary and secondary sources, participants will investigate themes of …
Explore the geography and cultures of China, Japan, Mongolia, and South Korea through East Asian picture books in this online seminar for elementary and middle school teachers. This five-module course includes asynchronous readings, discussions, and a …
Join us for a deep reading of the Freeman Book 2023 Award Winner for Young Adult Graphic Novels: The Boy from Clearwater (Book 1) by Yu Pei-Yun, illustrated by Zhou Jian-Xin and translated by Lin King. The beautifully illustrated book takes us through …
This free, online foundational seminar will provide educators all you need to help students see that East Asia is NOT one entity. While China, Korea, and Japan do indeed share some cultural underpinnings, they each embarked on different pathways that make …
Compared with ancient Asian states like China and Japan, the United States was the new kid on the block. But as soon as the U.S. came into existence, its officials and entrepreneurs set their sights on engaging with East Asian civilizations. This online …
This online seminar examines Hong Kong’s history of resistance and activism through Louisa Lim’s Indelible City, spotlighting the voices of Hong Kongers and their long struggle for sovereignty. Geared toward middle and secondary teachers, it explores …
This seminar explores South Korea’s transformation into a thriving democracy, shaped by decades of political struggle and civic resistance. Participants will examine key events like the April Revolution and Gwangju Uprising, the rise of authoritarian …
Join Dr. Viktor Shmagin for a fascinating look at interactions between Japanese, Russians and Ainu in Hokkaido prior to the 20th century. This webinar is part of the series of events commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Mass-Hokkaido Association.
Explore the deeper significance of objects from across East Asia in this webinar series with art historian and educator Melanie King, where we examine their creation, imagery, and broader historical context. Join one or all sessions to discover how these …
In modern times, the U.S. and China have experienced a roller-coaster relationship, from WWII allies to Cold War enemies to wary trading partners. How have American idealism and realism molded U.S. policies and public opinion in shifting periods of …
Marking the 80th anniversary of WWII’s end, this program offers three week-long workshops exploring the final months of Japan’s war through civilian experiences, narratives, and primary sources. Each workshop includes a live webinar, six days of …
Join historian Tracy Lai and art historian Melanie King for an exploration of Japanese American Incarceration through an examination of first person accounts, visual culture, and literary expressions. Taking place over three sessions, this program will …
East Asia today represents a broad mosaic of ethnic, economic, geographic, and cultural diversity. Even in our current period of rapid political and economic globalization, within which the region has played a major transformative role, East Asia retains …
You and your students can learn a lot about Japanese history and culture through toilets. Join Sharon Domier as she shares her passion for exploring the world of Japanese toilets.
Join the Choices Program at Brown University and the Program for Teaching East Asia at the University of Colorado Boulder as we present the student readings, lessons, and videos in the Choices curriculum unit The Vietnam War: Origins, History, and …
The Program for Teaching East Asia and the Five College Center for East Asian Studies offer a webinar with Hope Lim, author of
Mommy’s Hometown. Through Hope Lim’s storytelling and Jaime Kim’s illustrations, this picture book takes the reader on a …
Join the Program for Teaching East Asia at CU Boulder for a webinar exploring research on K-12 education at Amache, one of the Japanese American incarceration camps during WWII. This session will offer educators insights into the school structure, daily …
Join us for a week-long exploration of the origins of East Asian Civilization with Paul Dunscomb, Professor of East Asian history and Melanie King, Art historian. In this seminar we will trace the deep and far reaching influence of Chinese culture through …
The Five College Center for East Asian Studies (FCCEAS) will conduct a summer institute in Honolulu, HI. Honolulu offers a unique opportunity to learn about China, Taiwan, Japan and Korea without needing a passport or worrying about currency exchange, but …
The Five College Center for East Asian Studies (FCCEAS) and the Program for Teaching East Asia (TEA) at the University of Colorado Boulder will conduct a two-week NCTA study tour to Taiwan. Fourteen participants will learn about Taiwan’s history and …
Join the East Asia Resource Center and the Seattle Art Museum for a unique opportunity to partake in a close study of Ai Weiwei’s work from the 1980s to the present in his largest-ever US-based exhibition, Ai, Rebel: The Art and Activism of Ai Weiwei at …