Introduction to modern spoken and written Chinese (Mandarin) for non-native speakers. Native speakers may not take this course.
Sponsored by the Taiwan BEST Grant
The Chinese Language Program held a Lantern Festival celebration on February 14th, 2025. Traditionally, people celebrate the festival by holding a lantern and eating tang yuan (glutinous rice balls). Students participated in a variety of fun activities, including decorating paper lanterns, playing ping pong, picking up M&Ms with chopsticks, and competing in 3-legged races. Tang yuan was cooked on site and everyone enjoyed the rice balls with black sesame paste and peanut butter.
Traditional Japanese Storytelling in English!
Join us on Thursday, February 20th for a day of laughter and learning with the English Rakugo Association. Rakugo is a traditional form of Japanese comedic storytelling, performed while seated on stage with only a folding fan and a hand towel as props. This time, we will be performing Rakugo in English right here in Tucson!
š Date: Thursday, February 20th
š ļø Workshop: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM š Main Library Room 112
š Performance: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM š Manuel Pacheco Integrated Learning Center Room 140
Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the humor and tradition of Japanese storytelling.
Sign up for the workshop and RSVP for the performance today!
Hosted by the Chinese Language Program
The Chinese Language Program held a Mahjong party on January 29th, 2025, to celebrate the Year of the Snake. More than 80 students from Chinese language classes, TAs, and instructors participated in the event. Students played Mahjong and Gomoku games while snacking on sunflower seeds, which are traditional Chinese snacks. Most of the students learned to play these games for the first time. They also enjoyed a feast of traditional Chinese food, including spring rolls and kung-pao chicken. The Taiwan BEST grant and EAS sponsored this event. We thank the instructors and TAs for their hard work and contributions. It was great fun!
Humanities in particular Italian Language helped me get selected for a business trip to Milan in my first year of work, interacting with clients and traveling abroad on my own. I have kept involved in my Italian-American heritage in participating in the Italian American Future Leaders Conference.
At my company we are constantly adapting to other cultures and also relying on context to get the true intent of the message. Humanities has prepared me for this by not taking the translation literally but to have supporting evidence and context to understand in its entirety.
Open to the U of A Community!
Sponsored by Huayu BEST Funding from the Taipei Economic & Culture Office, Los Angeles
The Department of East Asian Studiesā Chinese Language Program invites you to join the Lantern Festival celebration and immerse yourself in Chinese culture through a series of
exciting activities on Friday, February 14th, from 3:15 to 5:30 p.m.! Enjoy eating glutinous rice balls (걤å), painting colorful lanterns (ēÆē¬¼), playing Chinese whisper games, and competing in ping pong. This is a perfect opportunity to practice your Chinese communication skills in a fun and interactive environment with your peers while learning about the unique food traditions of the Chinese Lantern Festival
Experience the Rich Cultures and Traditions of East Asia!
Join the Department of East Asian Studies and the Center for East Asian Studies on Wednesday, February 12th, from 11 a.m. ā 2 p.m. to celebrate the languages and cultures of East Asia! This event is free and open to the public and will feature fun cultural activities and live performances, including:
Connect with our community and learn more about our classes, major, minor, and study abroad opportunities! If you're interested in studying at East Asian Studies, please get in touch with Dr. Camp at eas-advising@arizona.edu.
Discover Chinese Culture Through Food and Games!
Sponsored by Huayu BEST Funding from the Taipei Economic & Culture Office, Los Angeles
The Department of East Asian Studiesā Chinese Language Program invites you to an engaging celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year. Join us for a lively afternoon of Mahjong (āæå°), Gomoku (äŗā¼¦ę£), and delicious Chinese cuisine! Through these interactive activities, you'll gain insights into Chinese leisure culture, learn New Year-specific vocabulary, and have playful language practicesāall while experiencing the joyful atmosphere of a traditional Chinese New Year. No prior experience is required; we will provide easy-to-follow instructions for the games.
Awarded by the College of Humanities
We are thrilled to share that Dr. Joshua Schlachet was awarded the 2024 Chatfield Outstanding Untenured Researcher of the Year by the College of Humanities!
Dr. Schlachet is an Assistant Professor in the Department of East Asian Studies. He is a historian of early modern and modern Japan, specializing in the history of food and nourishment. Earlier this year, Dr. Schlachet published a co-edited volume, Interdisciplinary Edo: Towards an Integrated Approach to Early Modern Japan. He is also currently working on his book manuscript, titled Nourishing Life: Cultures of Diet in Early Modern Japan.
At U of A, Dr. Schlachet teaches courses on Japanese and East Asian history, including courses that explore dietary cultures, material and consumer culture, and everyday life.
You can read more about Dr. Schlachetās research and teaching on our departmental website.
Congratulations, Dr. Schlachet!
Awarded by the College of Humanities
We are thrilled to share that Dr. Rae Dachille was awarded the 2024 Chatfield Outstanding Tenured Researcher of the Year by the College of Humanities!
Dr. Dachille is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies and Classics and the Department of East Asian Studies. She is a specialist in Himalayan Buddhism, and her research examines representations of the body in art, ritual, philosophy, and medicine in Tibetan and Sanskrit sources. Her first book, titled Searching for the Body: A Contemporary Perspective on Tibetan Buddhist Tantra (2022), explores a 15th-century debate between Tibetan monks on a ritual practice known as body mandala.
At U of A, Dr. Dachille teaches courses on Tibetan Buddhism, Buddhist art, Buddhism and Healing, Tantric Buddhism, and theories and methods for the study of religion.
You can read more about Dr. Dachilleās research and teaching on our departmental website.
Congratulations, Dr. Dachille!