ASU, EASC to present roundtable on semiconductor manufacturing, its global impact on April 7

The Center for East Asian Studies at Arizona State University and East Asian Studies Center at The Ohio State University will present "Semiconductor Manufacturing: Opportunities and Challenges to the US and Beyond" on Friday, April 7 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. online (registration required). Panelists include Dr. James Lin, The University of Washington; Dr. Caroline Wagner, The Ohio State University; and Dr. Sharon Megdal, The University of Arizona. Dr. David Pietz, The University of Arizona, will serve as moderator.

Abstract: Since the passing of the CHIPS and Science Act in 2022, the semiconductor manufacturing industry has experienced a significant growth in the US. The expansion of semiconductor manufacturing companies has a global impact on international immigration and regional environments, in particular the water and land resources. This roundtable invites discussion on the changes of demographic and environment from experts in the fields of US-Taiwan relations, water resources, and international science and technology industry. The aim of the roundtable is to understand the current and future impact of semiconductor manufacturing industry on the international relations and our environment.

Shoichi Iwasaki to present on the "multiple grammar" model on April 10

The Institute for Japanese Studies will present a lecture by Shoichi Iwasaki, University of California, Los Angeles, on Monday, April 10 from 2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. online (registration required). Prof. Iwasaki will present "Multiple Grammar Model."

Abstract: In this talk, Iwasaki will discuss the “Multiple Grammar” model to explore an individual speaker’s cognitive organization of grammar. Although conversation plays a crucial role in the emergence of grammar, for some speakers in a literate society, the written language environment may also contribute to developing a grammar. The two language environments are expected to provide unique incentives to shaping grammar differently as they diverge greatly in terms of media types (sound vs graph), constraints (online processing vs detachment), and purposes (interaction vs ideational formation), among others. At the same time, speakers may come in contact with and acquire additional sets of grammar for specific genres. Though the grammars acquired in different genre environments may be merged at the most abstract level, each grammar contains genre-specific grammatical patterns. Iwasaki will analyze different sets of spoken and written discourses produced by the same speaker to explore aspects of the “Multiple Grammar” model.

Joseph Kim to present on North Korea on April 13

The Institute for Korean Studies will present a lecture by Joseph Kim, George W. Bush Presidential Center, on Thursday, April 13 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at 1039 Derby Hall. Mr. Kim will present "North Korea Is a Land With Darkness, Not a Land of Darkness."

Abstract: To many, North Korea is a faraway “gulag state” run by a dictator threatening the world with nuclear weapons. All that is true. But to Joseph, it is more than that. In South Africa’s international airport, Joseph saw a message on the wall saying, “They call it Africa, but we call it home.” Although North Korea holds many sad memories for him and is one of the darkest places in the world, it is still a place close to his heart. It is still his home and home to 25 million North Korean people today.

China Gateway releases 2022 annual report

The China Gateway, Ohio State’s liaison office in Shanghai, has released its 2022 annual report. Learn more about how the China Gateway connects students to resources at Ohio State, fosters new partnerships for faculty and staff and engages with alumni.