On September 29, 2024, the USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a workshop at the Huntington’s Chinese garden, offering K-12 educators hands-on insights into using the garden as a teaching tool. With expert presentations, a guided tour, and new resources, the event explored how Chinese gardens' rich history and cultural significance can be integrated into classrooms. Interested in learning more? Click below for details on the workshop and upcoming programs for educators.
Documenting the Global City Project, Beijing 2009 -- Little Monk 小和尚
Collaboration between the USC School of Cinematic Arts and Communication University of China yields films exploring contemporary life in Beijing and the surrounding countryside.
December 19, 2009
USC film student Lulu Hansen participated in the 2008 effort in Los Angeles and also in the 2009 effort in Beijing. Her film focuses on Gong Wensheng, a Beijing fellow who has moved to a monastery to become a monk. His Dharma name is Tongci.
This video is also available on the USCI YouTube Channel.
Please click on the play button above to view Little Monk.
Other films from the
"Children of the Sun" by Justin Feldman and Xiao Beidi
"Director" by Liu Guanguang and Zhao Tingting
“Invisible Wall” by Adan Avalos and Han Xie
“Jiang Hu Session” by Thenmozhi Soundararajan and Jane U
"Shadow House” by Laura Yilmaz and Yang Yijing
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