[LauClaudia]

I agree with you!  I lived in Brazil, and they have their own version of comics, and the main character is Monica.  This is a big cultural icon for all Brazilians!  Argentina has its own, especially with Mafalda, and I learned that French Belgian has their "bande dessinée".  I would love to go over it and smell its culture through their version of comic books. 

[LauClaudia]

I had a student who did a presentation on Korean esport and I learned everything from him. 

I am (or I feel) old, in terms of esport!  This is a surprising new trend, which is still not well seem by many people.  There are studies that show how excessive screen time can damage our brain and our vision, and this kind of obsession may just keep people away from their daily obligation.  But when big money is involved, the whole concept changes.  As the book says, when big corporations such as Hyundai started sponsoring this with huge amount of money, it gave a lot of incentive to the youth to compete, and in the society to accept and enjoy this new form of sport.

It is definitely something new, and we need to embrace changes and innovation.  I am happy and proud that Korea been the vanguard in this new trend.  Although I am from Taiwan, I feel close to East Asian countries, and I cheer for all that Korea has achieved! 🙂

[LauClaudia]

Hi Kara,

I also teach a class, called Pop Cultures of East Asia, that has a similar format.  The course includes Korea, China, and Japan, I provide some resources, students have discussion boards, and then each student makes a deeper research and makes a presentation.  However, we use a different platform, called VoiceThread.  It is quite interactive and I like it, because students can also make comments.

An activity for the food chapter, would be to visit an East Asian restaurant and write a food review.  When the pandemic hit, I modified the assignment for students to cook and write a reflection instead.  

Students love this class.

 

[LauClaudia]

Hi Crystal,

I will appreciate a Certificate of Completion.  Thanks for all your diligent work on this seminar!

Claudia Lau

[LauClaudia]

Hello,

My name is Claudia Lau.  I am a professor at Florida International University; I teach courses on Asian Studies, and one of the courses that I teach is "Pop Cultures of East Asia", which covers China, Japan, and Korea.  I believe Korea's history, culture, language and especially its people are very interesting and make an important part of East Asia, so I make sure to include Korea in all courses related to East Asia.

I am from Taiwan, and my parents are from China, so China is the subject I am most familiar.  I have a Certificate in Japan Studies, and for Korea, I do my best to put more time in reading and attending events and seminars, such as this one or the ones held by the NKS.  These seminars are wonderful professional developments that keep me up to date on important notes.  I look forward to learning and meeting all of you in our zoom meetings.

Thank you Crystal, for your kind help, and to everyone that makes this professional event available for us! 

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