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Music from Okinawa, tropical islands of Japan
Distinct exotic tunes of Okinawa will be performed by Saburo (Sonny) Ochiai with sanshin, a traditional snake skinned banjo. He’ll be accompanied by a flutist and dancer. Enjoy heartrending ballads to...
View ArticleHuayu (Mandarin) Enrichment Scholarship (HES) – (March 10, 2018)
Through the generosity of the Taiwan Ministry of Education and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Boston (TECO), the Department of Asian Studies at Williams College has been awarded a...
View ArticleWilliams-in-China Teaching Fellowships (April 14)
Hong Kong Since the 1960’s, Williams has sent graduates to teach and study at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), one of the top universities in this dynamic city of approximately 7 million...
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New Faculty in Academic Year 2018-2019
CFLLC welcomes faculty with new and visiting positions in Arabic, Chinese, German, and Russian. You can check out the content courses they will be offering and learn about their teaching and research...
View ArticleAsian Studies Open House (April 18, 7PM, Hollander 040)
• Come and meet the ASST faculty and students • Enjoy some delicious Asian snacks • Find out more about courses offered for Fall 2018 ✽ Wednesday, April 18, 7:00-8:00 PM | HOLLANDER 040
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Be Natural: Linguistic Practices of Japanese Transgender Speakers
Hideko Abe, Professor of East Asian Studies at Colby College, is a leading researcher on Japanese lesbian and gay speech. Her research has provided comprehensive characteristics of the linguistic...
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China and the Global Neoliberal Turn: What does Labor have to do with it
This talk will discuss why and how “neo-liberalism” — often understood to be about the retreat of the state from markets and the economic — is a suitable term for China’s 1990s and beyond. It will...
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The Chinese Exclusion Act: A Documentary Film
On May 6th, 1882, on the eve of the greatest wave of immigration in American history, President Chester A. Arthur signed into law a unique piece of federal legislation. Called the Chinese Exclusion...
View ArticleGossip and Reputation in Early Medieval China
The Shishuo xinyu, a medieval Chinese collection of anecdotes, seems to consist largely of gossipy accounts and a fascination with reputation. Indeed, the figures who stand at the heart of the...
View ArticleChinese Program Study Abroad Information Session (November 6)
Tuesday, November 6, 7 – 8 pm, Hollander Hall 040 Are you interested in studying Chinese abroad? If so, attend the Chinese program’s study abroad information session to learn about your study abroad...
View ArticleThe Feminist Awakening in China
A talk by journalist and scholar Leta Hong Fincher Leta Hong Fincher is a journalist and scholar who has written for the New York Times, Washington Post, The Guardian, Dissent Magazine, Ms. Magazine,...
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Mountain Water: Poems of Tradition and the Environment in Southwestern China
❖ Mountain Water: Poems of Tradition and the Environment in Southwestern China featuring poet Aku Wuwu 4:00-5:00 pm, Thursday, March 7th, 2019 @ Hollander Hall 241 ❖ Poetry reading with Aku Wuwu...
View ArticleA Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony
Performed by Haiyan Feng, certified tea master, guzheng performer, and healer 2:00 – 3:30 pm | February 2nd, Saturday | Center Stage, 62 Center for Theatre and Dance Attendees are invited to sample...
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An Evening of Chinese Song
Slater Rhea, a singer, songwriter and TV personality in China with a following of millions, will mark the Chinese New Year with an evening of Chinese folk songs. Known as a “Musical Diplomat” for his...
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Korean Dinner
Mission Park Dining hosted a special Korean meal to celebrate the First Full Moon of the Lunar Year on Tuesday, Feb. 19th from 5-8pm. The menu included Dak-Galbi (spicy stir-fry chicken), beef bulgogi...
View Article100 Years Korea
Come mark an important historical event in Korea – the centennial celebration of the March 1st movement and the establishment of the Republic of Korea. Learn about the significance of the March 1st...
View ArticleKitanodai Ensemble: Gagaku Performance
Gagaku is the classical Japanese court music and dance with over a thousand-year history, which was registered as the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO with its historical, and...
View ArticleTwo Written Languages & Three Spoken Codes: Language Policy & Practices in...
With examples from the linguistic reality in Hong Kong, the speaker will present facts and interpretations related to the use of languages in Hong Kong, focusing on the following questions: What is the...
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