Asian Studies Alumni Visit:
Andrew Masterman, ‘89 political science major, was the first person to go to abroad to Japan as a cc student. He joined a Japanese production company with three months of formal Japanese language training prior to the trip. As the only foreigner in the company, he was fully immersed in the Japanese culture during this… Continue reading
Sakura Festival
The Sakura festival took place in Bemis hall on Saturday, April 29, organized by the Japanese CPC, Mami Tsuta. Mami, Joan Ericson, Hiromi Onishi opened up the Sakura Festival with a koi dance, a very popular dance in Japan. This festival shared Japanese culture with the campus and the community through dances, food, comedy skits,… Continue reading
The Human Rights Discourse: East and West
By Rina Human rights have become a vital part of discourse among the international community in recent decades. As different regions of the world join the discourse on human rights, it becomes apparent that a universalist way of thinking about human rights on a global scale is problematic. In particular, Asian countries have weighed in… Continue reading
The exactitude of modern democracy: Impeachment of first female South Korean President
On March 10, 2017, South Korea regained its path toward settling into a new government. The former South Korean president, Park Guen-Hye who was well- renowned as a daughter of former South Korean president, Park Jung-Hee, and the head of the conservative party, has officially been removed from office. The constitutional court took this case… Continue reading
Winter Olympics:
The 2018 Winter Olympics will be held in PyeongChang (평창) from February 9th to the 25th. A small county in the north eastern section of South Korea, it is known for its mountainous terrain and tourist attractions. The mascot for this event will be a white tiger named Soohorang (수호랑). In Korean mythology, white tigers… Continue reading
Asian Culture Night Recap:
On Saturday April 1st, ASU had it’s annual Asian Culture Night in collaboration with CSA, SASA, and KASA in Bemis Great Hall. The purpose of Asian Culture Night is to showcase the talents of students and groups in the local Colorado area. This annual event is ASU and KASA’s biggest event open to the campus… Continue reading
Future Technology of Asia
While the world is steadily becoming more advanced in technology, Asia still dominates the world in their technological advancements and innovations. Here are some interesting advancements in technology coming out of Asia in the next coming years. Waiting for the reality that we will one day have physical home robots to take care of our… Continue reading
Different Styles of Martial Arts in Asia
Asia has a long history of martial arts. Almost every country has at least one style, many of which have made it to the Western world. Attempting to cover a significant portion of all these styles would take an eternity, so this article will attempt to describe a few of the most well known ones… Continue reading
Lunar New Year Celebration with Asian Studies and Chinese Student Association
On Thursday, February 2nd, the Asian Studies Department in collaboration with the Chinese Student Association held their annual Lunar New Year Celebration in Gaylord hall. Many Asian countries do not celebrate the New Year on January 1st, as they use a lunar calendar, which is slightly desynchronised from the one Western countries are used to.… Continue reading
Revisiting Brian Heng’s (17’) “An Anthropological Look at Hayao Miyazaki’s Spirited Away as Seen in Taipei and Tokyo” Gaylord Prize Grant Project
Last spring, Brian Heng (17’) and recent alum, Alejandro Salazar (16’), embarked on a journey that took an anthropological look at Hayao Miyazaki’s popularized film Spirited Away. The trip, funded through an Asian Studies Department Gaylord Prize Grant, Keller Family Venture Grant, and President’s Special Fund for Student Support (now listed under Academic Opportunities Grant)… Continue reading
Tensions Over Land Ownership in Japanese Farming Communities (Emily Laur)
I awoke to the familiar sound of my iPhone’s alarm. Rolling over onto my side I peered at the little bright screen, 4:30 AM, I was already running late. I pulled on my clothes, brushed my teeth quickly, and walked into the small kitchen to fill up my water bottle. Taro, my host, emerged from… Continue reading
Asian Delicacies
Within Asia, food represents a vital historical and cultural lens into the heart of tradition. Asian cuisine has found a place in our society giving rise to a new Americanized cuisine, such as the famous orange chicken or California roll. As a result, Asian cuisine has catered to the American taste and has eliminated some… Continue reading
Leisure Time in Asia
By Winston Xu & Cirl Lee In Asia, hobbies are very similar to those in the U.S., with some surveys showing populations spending the same average amount of time on these activities. Some differences include the addition of karaoke, tai-chi, or a focus on different sports, such as ping-pong, badminton or cricket. However, in some… Continue reading
Gift Giving in Asia, Am I Doing it Right?
(Peter Kim, Emily Laur) The custom of gift giving is significant due to the representation of interpersonal relationships in Asian cultures. In Asia, the meaning of individual gifts can represent signs of respect, lasting friendships, and longevity or bad luck, severance of relationships, or death. Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, China, Taiwan,… Continue reading
What’s it like to date in South Korea, China, Japan, & India
South Korea Clean up and dress up! How you present yourself is very important in Korea! Potential partners can be met at club activities or arranged meetings with people from other universities or majors. (dating within your major is rare – might get awkward if you break up) Confession is direct and may be… Continue reading
Chinese Higher Education
Chinese Higher Education (Zoraida Hu, Yuxi Wang) With a booming economy fueled by technological growth, China has indubitably become a quintessential participant in the globalized world. Each year, millions of Chinese students enroll into different Chinese higher education institutions, and the enrollment rate is increasing every year. The increased size of the educated population has… Continue reading
Reevaluating the ‘China Threat’ Argument
By Emily Laur China’s rapid accumulation of wealth in the past few decades has made waves in the international community. Despite the country’s leapfrog to the position of second largest global GDP in 2010, the United Nations’ Statistical Annex still regards China as a developing country, meaning China’s economic rise is not over. Even now… Continue reading
The Future of the Rice Trade
(Rina Dishman, Emily Laur) Rice is a staple food for billions of people all over the world, prepared and consumed in many different ways. As a complex carbohydrate, it has been mans’ staple food item for thousands of years in various cultures. Today, there exists a multitude of different types of rice: grains of different lengths,… Continue reading
Household Mother to Breadwinner Maid
Migrant Filipina women are employed as domestic workers in over 130 million cities across the globe. In fact, maids have joined the list of the Philippines’ top exports along with electronic equipment, machines, engines, and pumps. Countries with great economic power such as China, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have taken on many… Continue reading
