Tell Me About East Asia

Center for East Asian Studies at The University of Arizona•ceas.arizona.edu

Tell Me About East Asia is a podcast series presented by the University of Arizona’s Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS). Each episode invites a researcher on the cultures of China, Korea, Japan, and beyond to discuss their work.

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Episode 7: Tell Me About Becoming a Korean Historian

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Sandra Park , Assistant Professor of Korean history at the University of Arizona. Dr. Park shares her journey to becoming a Korean historian, insights into her research on Christianity and Cold War politics, and previews new courses she’ll be teaching on Korean culture and history. Plus, she offers her top K-drama recommendations for students eager to dive into Korean pop culture! Our music is EMart by Blackbox ....

Oct 29, 2024•17 min

Episode 6: Tell Me About Tibetan Studies

CEAS is very excited to once again offer FREE online Tibetan language classes to University of Arizona students through our collaboration with the University of Kansas in the 2024-2025 academic year. Many students here come to Tibetan studies through our very own Dr. Rae Dachille ! In this episode, hosted by Dr. Scott Gregory, Dr. Dachille talks about her experience and fascinating research including Tibetan language, Tibetan Buddhism, and more. Our music is EMart by Blackbox...

Jul 10, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 6

Episode 5: 2024 CHINA Town Hall Part 2

CHINA Town Hall (CTH) , is a two-part program that provides a snapshot of the current U.S.-China relationship and examines how that relationship reverberates at the local level – in our towns, states, and nation, connects Americans around the country with U.S. policymakers and thought leaders on China . The 2024 CHINA Town Hall program took place on Tuesday, April 9 , with featured speaker Dr. Kurt Campbell, Deputy Secretary of State . Following the national streaming, CEAS invited the local spe...

May 22, 2024•27 min•Season 1Ep. 5

Episode 4: 2024 CHINA Town Hall Part 1

CHINA Town Hall (CTH), is a two-part program that provides a snapshot of the current U.S.-China relationship and examines how that relationship reverberates at the local level – in our towns, states, and nation, connects Americans around the country with U.S. policymakers and thought leaders on China . The 2024 CHINA Town Hall program took place on Tuesday, April 9, with featured speaker Dr. Kurt Campbell, Deputy Secretary of State . Following the national streaming, CEAS invited the local speak...

May 22, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 4

Episode 3: Tell Me About Water for Semiconductor Manufacturing in Arizona

On episode three of Tell Me About East Asia, we bring you a presentation from CEAS' first virtual roundtable on Semiconductor Manufacturing: Opportunities and Challenges to the US and Beyond . Dr. Sharon Megdal of the University of Arizona will discuss water use for semiconductor manufacturing in Arizona. Dr. Megdal is the director of the University of Arizona’s Water Resources Research Center and a Professor of Environmental Science. She also serves as C.W. & Modene Neely Endowed Professor ...

May 15, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Episode 2: Tell Me About Semiconductor Manufacturing in Taiwan

On episode two of Tell Me About East Asia, we bring you a presentation from CEAS' first virtual roundtable on Semiconductor Manufacturing: Opportunities and Challenges to the US and Beyond . Dr. James Lin of the University of Washington will discuss TSMC, the world’s largest semiconductor manufacturer. Based in Taiwan, TSMC plays a major role in Taiwan’s economy, shapes the country’s geopolitical situation, and influences the island’s environment. Dr. Lin is an Assistant Professor of Internation...

Apr 29, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Episode 1: Tell Me About Social Media in Japan

Hosted by Dr. Scott Gregory and featuring Dr. Kimberly Hassel, this episode discusses how the development of telecommunication devices and the outbreak of COVID shift the notions of sociality and selfhood in Japan, especially among young people. Dr. Hassel is an anthropologist and digital ethnographer specializing in the intersections of digital culture, youth culture, and identity in contemporary Japan.

Jan 13, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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