Seminars
Freeman Awards Book Talk: "An Echo in the City" by K.X. Song (November 13, 2024)
Join us for an insightful book talk on An Echo in the City by KX Song, a powerful novel that offers a unique perspective on the 2019 Hong Kong extradition bill protests. Tailored for educators, this discussion will explore how the book’s themes of identity, belonging, and the personal cost of revolution can be integrated into the classroom. Learn how An Echo in the City can serve as a valuable tool for fostering critical discussions about global issues, cultural identity, and the power of individual agency among your students.
Freeman Awards Book Talk- "Chinese Menu: The History, Myths and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods" (October 2, 2024)
Join us for a book talk with the children's writer and illustrator Grace Lin, where K-12 educators will explore Chinese Menu: The History, Myths, and Legends Behind Your Favorite Foods. Lin will share how her book brings Chinese culinary traditions and culture to life through engaging stories and illustrations. Discover how this resource can enrich your classroom and promote cultural awareness among students. Don’t miss this chance to gain insights from the author herself!
Learning and Teaching About the Japanese American Incarceration (October 26, 2024)
Japan Society, the USC U.S.-China Institute and the Stanford Program on International and Cross-Cultural Education (SPICE) are excited to offer a professional development workshop for K-12 educators.
Free One-Day Workshop For Educators At The Huntington Library On Chinese Gardens with Philip Bloom (September 28, 2024)
Join us for a free one-day workshop for educators at The Huntington Library on September 28, 2024, hosted by the USC U.S.-China Institute and the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia. This engaging event, led by Philip Bloom, June and Simon K.C. Li Curator of the Chinese Garden and Director of the Center for East Asian Garden Studies, offers a comprehensive introduction to Chinese gardens, including a lecture on Liu Fang Yuan and an inquiry-based docent tour. Participants will also receive educational resources, a free pass for a future visit, and a complimentary lunch.
Asian Comics Exhibition at Bowers Museum (August 3, 2024)
Be our guest at an educator’s day out at the Bowers!
Spring Online Book Club Explores Taiwan via Graphic Novel /Manga (April 17th, 2024)
Join us for an engaging book talk with graphic artist Mark Crilley as he shares his captivating graphic novel, "Lost in Taiwan." Designed specifically for K-12 educators, this innovative work takes readers on an immersive journey through the vibrant landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of Taiwan.
Japan-US Relations: History and Today (Dec. 4, 2023)
K-12 educators, are you ready to embark on a captivating journey through the intricate tapestry of US-Japan relations in modern Japanese history? Join us for a thought-provoking event with Kaoru Iokibe, professor of politics from the University of Tokyo, that delves into key historical periods that have shaped the global landscape.
The “Japanese Turn” in the Art, Architecture and Cuisine of Europe and the United States, 1860–2020 (Oct. 21, 2023)
Join us for this free online workshop with distinguished historian Sam Yamashita. Over the last forty years, Japanese cuisine has had an oversized influence on fine dining in the United States. Chefs cooking at celebrated American restaurants are now freely using Japanese ingredients, condiments, culinary techniques, and concepts, and the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, the leading culinary school in the country, now offers a concentration in Japanese cuisine.
The Rise of Modern Japan, Saturday workshop (October 7, 2023)
K-12 educators from all disciplines are invited to join this free online workshop. Japan's remarkable transformation from a secluded island nation to a major world power in just a few decades during the 19th and early 20th centuries is a fascinating tale of resilience, adaptability, and strategic reform. Several key factors drove these dramatic changes, ultimately leading to Japan's rise on the global stage.