One more day, guys! I've been honored to work with you this summer and hope you will leave the classroom with a little more knowledge than you came with the first day.
Take a moment to reflect back on your experience this summer. If you look back at the course in ten years (let's say), what would you like to remember about Asia and its history? How will you keep this experience and your newfound knowledge fresh as you continue your studies? Be sure to address at least three things you hope you take with you from this course. This reflection will be completed in class today &/or tomorrow, so you do not need to work on it at home.
Thanks again for making this a great summer! I hope you guys had fun. Feel free to keep in touch, and DO add me as a friend on Facebook (if you use it). I will be interested to watch you all grow into knowledgeable and thoughtful adults in the very near future.
Aloha,
Miss Yun
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Reflection #9
According to the Columbia Encyclopedia, a satire is any work of literature or art whose objective is ridicule. It is more easily recognized than defined. From ancient times satirists have shared a common aim: to expose foolishness in all its guises—vanity, hypocrisy, pedantry, idolatry, bigotry, sentimentality—and to effect reform through such exposure.
View one of these four satirical videos that are designed to educate foreigners about aspects of traditional Japanese culture. Then, write a short reflection (questions are below). This reflection is due Tuesday @ 10 p.m.
1. Chopsticks
2. Apologizing
3. Sushi
4. Origami
Address these questions in your reflection:
View one of these four satirical videos that are designed to educate foreigners about aspects of traditional Japanese culture. Then, write a short reflection (questions are below). This reflection is due Tuesday @ 10 p.m.
1. Chopsticks
2. Apologizing
3. Sushi
4. Origami
Address these questions in your reflection:
- How is this video a satire?
- As a satire, what kind of cultural reform/change might this video be suggesting?
- In what way does this clip portray Japanese culture positively?
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Reflection #8
Choose one of the following topics to write about. This reflection is due Sunday @ 10 p.m.
Current event —
Provide a link to an article related to something going on in Asia. Then, write a brief summary of the article and discuss its relevance to topics covered recently in this course.
Modernization: Japan vs. China —
Both Japan (after WWII) and China (after the Cultural Revolution) needed to rise from the ashes after complete political, social, economic, and cultural disaster. In your opinion, why has Japan been more successful in embracing change and modernization than China? Consider just one aspect (political, social, economic, cultural) that contributes to Japan’s faster advancement.
Current event —
Provide a link to an article related to something going on in Asia. Then, write a brief summary of the article and discuss its relevance to topics covered recently in this course.
Modernization: Japan vs. China —
Both Japan (after WWII) and China (after the Cultural Revolution) needed to rise from the ashes after complete political, social, economic, and cultural disaster. In your opinion, why has Japan been more successful in embracing change and modernization than China? Consider just one aspect (political, social, economic, cultural) that contributes to Japan’s faster advancement.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
Reflection #7
I was browsing the summer’s latest installment of shows and came across this crazy game show called “I Survived a Japanese Gameshow,” which is essentially a corny West meets East cultural experiment. Watch a few of the clips on the site (scroll by clicking the small arrow on both ends of the line) or tune in on Tuesday 7/14 @ 8 p.m. Then, write a brief paragraph response about what you think this show is saying about American vs. Japanese culture.
Because of its very turbulent history, Japan’s culture is often misunderstood and stereotyped into something it is not. In one other paragraph, tell me something that you find very unique to Japanese culture that you love (i.e.: sushi, karaoke?) or that you don’t quite understand (i.e.: punky-dressed kids, Sanrio accessories?). What makes Japan such an interesting contrast to our American way of life?
This reflection is due on Wednesday @ 10 p.m.
Because of its very turbulent history, Japan’s culture is often misunderstood and stereotyped into something it is not. In one other paragraph, tell me something that you find very unique to Japanese culture that you love (i.e.: sushi, karaoke?) or that you don’t quite understand (i.e.: punky-dressed kids, Sanrio accessories?). What makes Japan such an interesting contrast to our American way of life?
This reflection is due on Wednesday @ 10 p.m.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Imperialism in China
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This image comes from a satirical magazine called "Puck" and is an illustration depicting Imperialism in 1900. What do you feel the image is saying about Imperialism in China? What do you think the caption ("The real trouble will come with the 'Wake'") means?
Try to be as specific as possible by focusing on 2-3 of the animals in relation to each other as well as to China's white dragon. Consider the animal represented by each country (see the list below). What kind of animal is this? How does it live? When you think of this animal, what do you feel? Why? What is the animal doing in the picture? What is it wearing, carrying? Where is it in the picture?
Japan - leopard
Russia - bear
USA - bald eagle
Germany - vulture
France - rooster in the middle
England - lion
Austria - two-headed vulture
Italy - wild dog
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