Center for East Asian Studies
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.
Upcoming Programs
Virtual Sencha (Green Tea) Tastings
More sessions will be available in 2023.
Spring 2023 Virtual FCCEAS NCTA Seminar
Module 1 China: January 11-February 8 FULL
Module 2 Japan: February 15-March 22 FULL
Module 3 Korea: March 29-April 26 FULL
This three-module seminar is open to in-service K-12 educators in New England and New York. Sign up
for 1, 2 or all 3 modules.
ALL MODULES ARE FULL.
Taiwan: Identity and Place in the World Today
January 23-April 10, 2023
Spring 2023 Virtual Seminar
In this 10-week online seminar we will consider Taiwanese identity today through the lenses of history
and culture. What makes Taiwan unique? How have history and culture formed—and continue to
form—images of Taiwan, both within the island and beyond? This seminar is full.
Details and application.
Journeys: Boys of the Chinese Educational Mission
Saturday, January 28, 2023, 10am-noon; participants are encouraged to arrive by 9:30 to tour the exhibition in advance.
Area K-12 educators are invited to participate in Journeys: Boys of the Chinese Educational Mission, an in-person workshop at the Connecticut Historical Society, One Elizabeth Street, Hartford, CT.
Limited to 20 participants.
2023 Webinars
Dragonfly Dreams, with author Eleanor McCallie Cooper
Wednesday, January 25, 7-8pm ET.
20 copies of the book are available to K-12 in-service educators in the US.
Must also register for and attend the webinar.
Apply for your book.
No more books available.
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Freedom Swimmer, 2021 Freeman Book Award Honorable Mention
with author Wai Chim
Wednesday, February 1, 7-8pm ET.
20 copies of the book are available to K-12 in-service educators in the US.
Must also register for and attend the webinar.
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Democracy in Taiwan, Dr. Sara Newland
Tuesday, February 14, 7-8pm ET.
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Green Island, with author Shawna Yang Ryan
Wednesday, February 22, 7-8pm ET.
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Visualizing the Taste and Season in Edo, Dr. Akira Shimizu
Thursday, February 23, 7-8pm ET
Registration link.
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Receive the Weekly E-Bulletin
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, please email: fcceas@fivecolleges.edu
Links to East Asia Departments at the Five College Campuses
Contacts
