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.
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Drawing The Offerings Of The Five Senses: Tibetan Buddhist Art Workshop With Carmen Mensink
In this workshop led by artist and teacher Carmen Mensink, you will learn how to draw the most famous set of offerings in Tibetan Buddhist thangka art: the offerings of the five senses.
The Body Beyond Flesh and Bone: Unpacking the Body Construction in Western Han Princely Tombs
Shi Jie, a Ph. D. candidate in the Art History Department at the University of Chicago will speak about the Western Han Princely Tombs.
Chen Guangcheng: Freedom of Expression
Chen Guangcheng, the Chinese activist lawyer discusses the importance of freedom of expression with Jerome A. Cohen.
Screening: The Sun (CAFF 2011)
The 2011 Chinese American Film Festival presents a screening of The Sun.
2009 Triangle East Asia Colloquium: Animals in East Asian History and Culture
The annual Triangle East Asia Colloquium will explore the topic of animals in East Asian history and culture.
Chinese New Year and Culture Exhibition
Hosted by California State University Northridge,China Institue, an exhibition featuring Chinese New Year Celebration; Beijing Opera at CSUN and CSUN Music in China; CSUN and China Olympics; and Chinese Tea Culture is currently on display till May 23, 2014.
Screening: Ash Is Purest White
Asia Society Southern California presents a special screening ofCLICK HERE TO REGISTER followed by a Q&A session with the director, Jia Zhangke.
ChinaFile Presents: "The Boat Rocker": A Conversation with Novelist Ha Jin
Ha Jin will discuss his experience as a Chinese American novelist, writing in English (his second language), and his new book, in a conversation with Orville Schell, Arthur Ross Director of the Asia Society Center on U.S.-China Relations. He will also share his reflections on China from the vantage point of having lived in the U.S. since the 1980s.
The Perils of Parachuting: Fieldwork in Foreign Countries
Professor Kamal Sadiq will speak on conducting fieldwork in foreign countries at the University of California, Irvine.
Film Screening - Somewhere Between
Followed by a Q&A with Director and Producer Linda Goldstein Knowlton. Moderated by Michael Renov, Ph.D., Vice Dean of the School of Cinematic Arts.
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Thursday, October 24, 2024 - 5:30pm
Ready to level up your Chinese language skills with some fun? Join us for Things Not Taught in Class: Chinese Board Games!
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 - 3:00pm
Please join us for the Grad Mixer! Hosted by USC Annenberg Office of International Affairs, Enjoy food, drink and conversation with fellow students across USC Annenberg.