Seven iron rings with Chinese characters in gold and a red ribbon tied on the center ring on the left.

[5/3/2019] Chinese Teaching Methods Workshop

Friday, May 3rd, 2019

2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 Phillips Hall 411

The George Washington University

 801 22nd St. NW Washington, DC 20052

Supported by GW’s East Asia national Resource Center, this workshop series aims at bringing experts on Teaching Chinese methods to the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

红绸舞、长信宫灯与“爱你在心口难开”
–国际汉语教育中文化教学的几个问题
What Culture to Teach in Chinese Language Classes?
Chengzhi Chu 储诚志 教授
Coordinator of the Chinese Language Program; Graduate Faculty of Linguistics
University of California, Davis
Former President of the Chinese Language Teachers Association, USA
简介:国际汉语教学中的文化教学到底应该教什么?选择文化教学的内容应该遵循什么原则?要不要教红绸舞、长信宫灯和传统中国的“爱你在心口难开”?从这类基本问题出发,此报告解析当前国际汉语教育中文化教学的一些根本问题。首先讨论跨文化交际的能力和态度的“通、容、融、同” 四个层次,然后论证语言课程中的文化教学的基本目标和应遵循的现实性原则,并具体展示这一原则的若干实施细则。
吉祥国画、英文书法和汉语教学
Auspicious Chinese painting, English Calligraphy, and Chinese Pedagogy
Yi Zhou 周毅  教授
Director of Chinese International Education Department
Zhejiang University of Science and Technology
简介:中国画中有利用音同或音近联想表画意的谐音国画。谐音国画具有俗常物像化、单向吉祥义和程式化的表征。由于谐音国画具有与汉语语言系统谐音的相似表征,在中高级阶段利用谐音国画进行汉语教学,可使学习者在汉文化的熏染下,习得汉语同音联想的谐音修辞。
利用数字化工具促进L2中文学习和读写技能发展
Digital Tools to Promote L2 Chinese Learning and Literacy Development
Phyllis Zhang 张霓    教授
Associate Professor of Chinese and International Affairs,
Director of MA in Chinese Language and Culture Program, George Washington University

简介:探讨智能在线翻译、思维导图、词句卡等数字化工具在语言学习上的强化作用以及促进读写技能发展的潜力,分析比较教学尝试成效,分享教学启示。

This workshop is free and open to anyone interested in teaching the Chinese language. However, reservations are required. Refreshments will be provided.
The text 'The Sigur Center, East Asia National Resource Center Present: Japan's Defense Buildup in 1980s - Back to the Balance of Power Politics?' placed in a gold-colored box with dark blue borders and the American and Japanese flags as the background.

[4/8/2019] Japan’s defense buildup in 1980s: Back to the Balance of Power Politics?

Part of the East Asia NRC’s Current Issues in East Asia Series.

Monday, April 8, 2019
2:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Chung-wen Shih Conference Room, Suite 503
Elliott School of International Affairs
1957 E Street, NW, Washington, District Of Columbia 20052

About the Event:

In the New Cold War era of the 1980s, Japan expanded its defense buildup. Japan began the common studies regarding the protection of 1000 miles Sea lane of communication with the United States. Moreover, SDF acquired the Aegis Combat System, the next generation support fighter (F-2) and increased the number of P-3C and F-15. Additionally, Nakasone administration abolished the 1% of GNP ceiling for defense budget.

Do those changes in Japan’s security policy imply a return to the balance of power politics? Could Soviet threat and pressure from United States explain Japan’s policy in 1980s? Are there any other more important factors? Mr. Wang will explain those questions in the seminar.

Mr. Wang Rui is a PhD student in Keio University, Japan. He is currently a visiting scholar in The Sigur Center for Asian Studies.

Mike M. Mochizuki – Associate Professor of Political Science and International Affairs at George Washington University, Specialist in Japanese politics

'Speech Language Pathology in the US and China' written in white letters on dark blue and gold speech bubbles with a flag of China and the US in the background.

[3/1/2019] Speech Language Pathology in the US and China

Friday, March 1, 2019
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Rome Hall 459
801 22nd Street, NW, Washington, District Of Columbia 20052

About the Event:

Speech Language Pathology is a profession that has grown in both scope, and availability in the US since it’s earliest years. This presentation will describe the training involved in becoming a Speech Language Pathologist, as well as the opportunities, settings and responsibilities for this healthcare profession in the US.  The profession of Speech Language Pathology in China is in its infancy but is growing. The way it is evolving is in some ways similar to the profession’s growth in the US, but in other ways it is very different. Some of the opportunities, and challenges for the profession in China will be explored.

This event is co-sponsored by the GW Department of East Asian Languages & Literatures, and the East Asia National Resource Center.

About the Speaker:

Dr. James Mahshie is a professor and Department chair at The George Washington University. He directs the Cochlear Implant Communication Lab where his currently funded research explores the development of speech perception and production abilities by children with cochlear implants. Prior to his arrival at George Washington he was a faculty member at Gallaudet University where he was chair of the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Science.  His professional life has been committed to better understanding how deaf and hard of hearing children and adults communicate through spoken language and the development of improved strategies to enhance communication. He has written numerous articles, book chapters, and a book on these topics. He is a fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

'Making Time: Astronomical Time Management in Tokugawa Japan by Yulia Frumer' written in white letters with a grey background and an ancient clock with the map of Japan in the interior as the background.

[2/1/2019] Making Time: Time Measurement and Temporal Concepts in Tokugawa Japan

Friday, February 1st, 2019

 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

 Rome Hall 459

801 22nd St. NW, Washington, DC, 20052

Abstract: What is time made of? We might balk at such a question, and reply that time is not made of anything—it is an abstract and universal phenomenon. But the time measurement practices of Tokugawa Japan (1600-1868)—practices rooted in a timekeeping system in which hours changed their lengths with the seasons—tell us otherwise. Exploring the logic of Tokugawa clockmakers who designed mechanical clocks that measured time in variable hours, this talk will show how concepts of time are rooted in very concrete images and tangible practices.   ​

 

 

Dr. Yulia Frumer (Ph.D., Princeton) is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History of Science and Technology at Johns Hopkins University. She is the author of the book Making Time: Astronomical Time Measurement in Tokugawa Japan (University of Chicago Press, 2018).

White background with a logo that states 'J-Live Talk 2019' on the right and a dark blue background with 'Final Round - Date: Sunday, November 10th, 2019 Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Location: Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre, The George Washington University' on the left.

[11/10/2019] J.LIVE Talk 2019

Sunday, November 10th, 2019

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Dorothy Betts Marvin Theatre

The George Washington University

800 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052

J.LIVE (Japanese Learning Inspired Vision and Engagement) Talk is a college-level Japanese language speech competition that emphasizes a comprehensive range of learned communication skills.

Unlike a traditional speech contest, this competition will evaluate the dynamism, vision and level of engagement of each participant’s presentation, which can include audio-visual materials, audience interaction, and other innovations that enhance his or her talk in a manner similar to the TED (Technology, Entertainment, and Design) talks. The competition aims to provide a platform for graduate and undergraduate students of institutions of higher education to:

  • showcase their proficiency in Japanese
  • polish their public speaking skills
  • share ideas from their unique perspectives and
  • connect with the larger Japanese-affiliated community.

The competition consists of a preliminary round, the semifinal round, and the final round. During the preliminary round (September 1, 2019 – September 23, 2019) entrants send in a short video on a designated topic.

Two different panels of judges will narrow down the field to 18 semifinalists and subsequently to 9 finalists. The final round consisting of 9 live presentations will be held at The George Washington University on Sunday, November 10, 2019. The top awards will  include a chance to study abroad in Japan, as well as cash prizes.