Promoting East Asian Studies throughout the Northeast by supporting the teaching of East Asian cultures in K-12 schools and higher education.
Working with educators in elementary, middle, and high schools, and in colleges and universities, the Five College Center for East Asian Studies provides tools supporting the teaching of and learning about East Asian cultures. The Center draws on the resources of the Five College member campuses to conduct seminars, institutes, conferences, and workshops.
February 10, 7-8pm ET
Presenter: Dr. Lei X. Ouyang, Swarthmore College
February 15, 7-8pm ET
Presenters: Artist Zheng Bo and Smith College Museum of Art Asia Art Curator Yao Wu
Join Andrew from An Design in Kyoto for an exclusive tour of one of Kyoto's exquisite gardens. The multimedia presentation will touch on history, religion, aesthetics and more. In order to allow ample time for discussion with Andrew, this experience is limited to 10 participants.
FCCEAS will pay a fee for each participant in advance. Cancellations must be received at least one week prior to the event.
Apply here for February 23.
Apply here for March 14.
Join Daiki Tanaka, Founder and CEO of d:matcha in Kyoto for a small-group conversation about green tea cultivation, processing and appreciation. Under the guidance of Tanaka-san you will brew and sample 5 types of green tea shipped directly from d:matcha to your home. In order to allow ample time for discussion with Tanaka-san, this experience is limited to 8 participants.
FCCEAS will pay a fee for each participant in advance. Cancellations must be received at least 15 days prior to the tasting.
Apply here for March 7.
Our lending library resource materials database is now available at https://fcceas.librarika.com/
Resource materials will be checked in and out via Librarika, and borrowers will receive borrowing status updates via e-mail. We continue to loan materials to people who can come to our office in Northampton to pick up and return items. We can also arrange for you to pick up and return items to the Five Colleges office in Amherst. Under some circumstances we may be able to mail items to borrowers. Please e-mail fcceas@fivecolleges.edu for more information.
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The Center publishes a weekly e-bulletin during the academic year. Each issue provides information about East Asia–related events, study and travel opportunities for teachers and their students, and educational resources. If you wish to receive the e-bulletin, email at the contact information below.
