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cgaoNo reading assignment questions. You can freely discuss your thoughts/reactions to the readings and lectures. Most importantly, please include ways in which you can use these in your classroom.
cgaocgaoIt's discouraged for security reasons, though it's entirely up to your own discretion. If you are comfortable with leaving it at the hotel (some may have safes), that's fine. And if not, you'll have to carry it with you.
cgaoYou could exchange a little bit before leaving and then exchange as we go at each of the hotels. I would at least bring American dollars since ATM machines, if available, tend to charge a hefty fee.
cgaoI wouldn't recommend drinking tap water in China, but I've never had problems with the bottled water. With that said, it wouldn't hurt to bring the tablets if you want to be extra safe.
cgaocgaocgaoYes, that will be our very first stop during our day in Beijing.
cgaoDriver's license
cgaoYes, you will be able to wear sneakers on most days. I would bring one pair of flats for the more formal meetings. We will be walking 10+ miles on some days, which is why we stress the "very comfortable" part.
cgaoYou will have the option to check your bag for each of the flights, though please keep in mind that you will need to carry the bag on trains and buses.
cgaoI believe Skype works in China, though it may be unreliable. What'sApp is still blocked. As Stephanie mentioned, WeChat is the main social platform used in China. It offers free chats, calls, video calls, and various other services.
Having a VPN on your phone would allow you to access the blocked apps/sites.
cgaoProfessor Kurashige's PowerPoint presentation on "Asians in America" is available for download below.
cgaoProfessor Jung-Kim's PowerPoint presentation on "Korea Since 1945" is available for download below.
