EASC Express: January 12, 2023

EAST ASIAN STUDIES CENTER

EASC EXPRESS

January 12, 2023

CENTER NEWS

Video, podcast about Liu Bang featured in Origins

"Liu Bang, from Peasant Rebel to Emperor" is featured in Origins: Current Events in Historical Perspective, a publication by the history departments at The Ohio State University and Miami University.

Abstract: It is undeniable that some individuals do change the course of history through sheer force of will – not to mention a remarkable degree of luck. Such a person was Liu Bang, who rose from obscurity to be crowned emperor of China 2215 years ago on the 28th of February, 202 BCE.

Written by Benjamin Breen. Narrated by Dr. Nicholas B. Breyfogle. Video production by Cody Patton, Laura Seeger and Dr. Nicholas B. Breyfogle. Supported by a U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant to The Ohio State University East Asian Studies Center.

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Mel Gurtov to discuss his book "Engaging China" on Jan. 20

The Institute for Chinese Studies and the Mershon Center for International Security Studies will present a book discussion featuring Melvin Gurtov, Portland State University, on Friday, January 20 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 1039 Derby Hall. Dr. Gurtov will present "Engaging China: A Strategy for Competitive Coexistence."

Abstract: Engaging China is an argument on behalf of deep US-China engagement to counteract the increasing risk today of violent confrontation. The book directly confronts the bipartisan “China threat” consensus in the US and hard-line Chinese perceptions of the US by underscoring areas of common interest: climate change, pandemics, and nuclear arms control. Domestic insecurity significantly influences their leaders' foreign policies. A US policy toward China of competitive coexistence, with engagement as its core, would relieve that insecurity to mutual benefit.

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Elizabeth Jorgensen to present synchronous Sijo teacher workshop on Jan. 25

The East Asian Studies Center will present a teacher workshop featuring Elizabeth Jorgensen, Arrowhead High School, on Wednesday, January 25 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. online (registration required). Ms. Jorgensen will present "Synchronous Sijo Teacher Workshop: You Know Haiku, Now Try Sijo."

Abstract: Haiku is widely known in the classroom by teachers and students, but did you know it can be used as a base to learn about and teach Sijo or traditional Korean poetry? Workshop attendees will learn how to incorporate Sijo in their curriculum from expert Elizabeth Jorgensen. This workshop is offered as a stand-alone program or as a complement to EASC's Asynchronous Sijo Workshop. Teaching and resource materials available.

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DEI Pedagogy Workshop to be held Jan. 18

The Department of East Asian Languages and Literature, with support from the East Asian Studies Center, will hold a DEI Pedagogy Workshop on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, from 4:00-5:30 pm. All graduate students and instructors in the field of EA Studies are warmly invited to attend this event. Registration is required, and you can register below.

External Opportunities

UMich accepting proposals for 2023 NEKST conference

Graduate students in Korean Studies across all disciplines are invited to participate in the 10th International Conference of NextGen Korean Studies Scholars (NEKST) at the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor on May 12-13, 2023. The NEKST conference provides graduate students in Korean studies an opportunity to share their research, receive feedback from faculty members and other graduate students, and contribute towards the building of an interdisciplinary community of future Korean studies scholars.

The submission deadline is February 3, 2023. Visit the program website for further information.

Pitt to host manuscript preparation workshop

A virtual workshop will be hosted by the Asian Studies Center at the University of Pittsburgh and held on February 10–12, 2023. Organized under the auspices of The Journal of Asian Studies to help increase the range, breadth and quality of journal article manuscripts, the theme for this workshop is "Boundary Pushing." Significant new work in Asian Studies often runs counter to or across traditional categories of scholarly conversation. For this reason, work that pushes boundaries is often difficult to frame effectively for publication. The workshop is designed and conducted by the editors of JAS to help early career scholars prepare manuscripts for successful peer review.

Visit the program website for further information.

Pitt accepting applications for undergraduate research conference

The University of Pittsburgh, in coordination with the Pittsburgh Asian Studies Consortium, will hold the Pittsburgh Asian Studies Undergraduate Research Conference on February 25, 2023 at the University of Pittsburgh. Students are encouraged to sign up to give presentations of their undergraduate research projects and papers.This is being organized as an in-person conference to allow students the opportunity to meet and network with one another. Virtual participation not allowed except in the case of emergencies.

Visit the program website to apply.

Duke-UNC seeking delegates for China Leadership Summit

The 13th annual Duke-UNC China Leadership Summit will be held in North Carolina on March 24-26, 2023. The theme of this year’s conference will be “Unwrapping Uncertainties: U.S.-China Relations in A Less Flat World”. Experts in the business, education, political, news, environmental sciences and international relations arenas will be invited to speak on various recent US-China related topics.

All majors are welcome, but students interested in economics, international politics, and US-Sino relations are strongly encouraged to apply. The submission deadline is February 24. Visit the program website for further information.

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