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Asia Program Asia 301: East Meets West

East Meets West lecture series goes weekly for fall 2016

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Asia 301: East Meets West is a course consisting of a series of lectures by instructors from various disciplines, perspectives, and ethnic backgrounds, as well as feature films and documentaries and interactive panels with international students.

All events are free and open to the public. Lectures are on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. in Todd Hall 276, unless otherwise noted.

August 30

Course introduction, presented by Dr. Shawna Herzog.
“Asia in the Library,” by Librarian Marilyn Von Seggern.

September 6

“Human Commodities: The Western Demand for Asian Bodies,” presented by Dr. Shawna Herzog.

September 13 @ Kenworthy Theater in Moscow, 7:00–9:45 p.m.

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East Meets West to focus on “Cross-Cultural Communication” Feb. 18–20

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Asia 301: East Meets West [DIVR] [K] is a one-credit class and research symposium offered by the WSU Asia Program. Since themes and topics change, it can be taken up to three times for credit. Students will receive a letter grade based on attendance and the quality of two brief required papers (précis) due in early April.

This semester’s theme is “Cross-Cultural Communication: Possibilities and Challenges.” Course activities will be held Thursday and Friday, Feb. 18 and 19, from 6:00 to 9:15 p.m., and Saturday, Feb. 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Highlights include Dr. Asif Chaudhry, vice president of International Programs at WSU, speaking … » More …

East Meets West offerings for fall 2015

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Asia 301: East Meets West [DIVR] [K] is a one-credit class and research symposium offered by the WSU Asia Program. Since themes and topics change, it can be taken up to three times for credit. All presentations are open to the public.

This fall’s program will include:

Tuesday, September 8: Dr. Lipi Turner-Rahman on Bollywood
Tuesday, September 15: Dr. Julia Cassaniti on Buddhism in Thailand
Thursday, September 17: Film: “Friends in High Places”
Tuesday, September 22: Dr. Charles Weller on Islam in world history
Tuesday, September 29: Dr. Robert Snyder (Uof I) on poetry and prose in Islam
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East Meets West focuses on “Research Journeys” Feb. 19–21

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Asia 301: East Meets West [DIVR] [K] is a one-credit class and research symposium offered by the WSU Asia Program. Since themes and topics change, it can be taken up to three times for credit.

The theme for spring 2015 is “Research Journeys,” and all presentations are open to the public.

Thursday, Feb. 19 @ CUE 203, 6:10–9:15 p.m.

6:10 — Welcome and Introduction to Asia 301 / Lydia Gerber, Asia Program
6:20 — Fun Facts about Asia / Ai Wang, Asia Program; Charles Weller, History
6:30 — Tools from Chinese Traditional Medicine to Help You Stay Present during Our Asia 301 Symposium / … » More …