Asian Studies
Suriya Chindawongse ’87 Helps Lead Thailand’s Efforts in Southeast Asian Alliance
By Kevin Gray The 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami killed more than 230,000 people in 14 countries, including an estimated 8,000 deaths and as many injuries in Thailand. As the water receded, Suriya Chindawongse ’87, a member of the Thai diplomatic corps in his native country, was one of many who sprang into action [...]
Lafayette Class Is First U.S. Group to Study Abroad for Credit in North Korea
Ask Brendan Fahey ’13 what he remembers most from visiting North Korea as part of a for-credit study abroad program – the first of its kind in the U.S. – and it probably won’t be the opulent tomb of the country’s eternal leader, Kim Il Sung, the incredible feats of gymnasts at a famous festival, [...]
Professor Paul Barclay Chronicles the Culture and Politics of East Asia through Postcards
Almost a decade ago, an unexpected gift led Paul Barclay, associate professor of history, to a line of research that would pioneer the field of colonial media studies. Now attracting international attention, his research—which is supported by the staff at Skillman Library—is revealing insights into the cultural and historical impacts of East Asian political propaganda. [...]
Course Will Provide One-of-a-Kind Learning Experience in China, North Korea, and South Korea
This summer, a group of Lafayette students will explore the diverse and interconnected cultures of Northeast Asia through a new, faculty-led course to China, North Korea, and South Korea. The course is a first for Lafayette and will also be the first time an American institution is offering a for-credit study abroad program bringing students [...]
Professor Robin Rinehart Turns Scholarly Lens on Controversial Sikh Religious Text in Her Upcoming Book
Professor Robin Rinehart has always been fascinated by the interactions among different religions in the Punjab region, divided between India and Pakistan. Having lived on both sides, she became absorbed in the area’s culture and history, so the exploration of the controversial Sikh text the Dasam Granth is a natural extension of her research interests. [...]
Japanese Beyond the Classroom
Emanuel Santa-Donato ’10 writes about using his skills in Japanese to translate slides depicting the Japanese colonization of Taiwan under the guidance of Paul Barclay, associate professor of history Marquis Scholar Emanuel Santa-Donato ’10 (Yorktown Heights, N.Y.), a double major in economics and business and an individualized, interdisciplinary major in modern Japanese studies, is working [...]
Students Will Visit the Far East in January Faculty-Led Course
The syllabus reads like a travel brochure: Visit the Imperial Palace and Nishiki Market–Make folding fan at Maisendo–Zen meditation at Kenninji temple–Hiking in bamboo forest in Arashiyama. Those are a few of the experiences awaiting students enrolled in “A History of Japanese Culture and Government: 400-1600 A.D.” For three weeks in January, they will be [...]
Would You Like Some Research With Your Sushi?
Martin Racenis ’11 writes about his summer research trip to Japan with Joshua Smith, assistant professor of mechanical engineering Martin Racenis ’11 (Hopkinton, Mass.), a mechanical engineering major, spent two weeks at Tohoku University in Japan studying techniques for dispersing medications through the brain with Joshua Smith, assistant professor of mechanical engineering. The project was [...]
College Introduces New Major in Asian Studies
Program will help expand the geographical and cultural scope of the College’s global offerings Lafayette is offering students a new avenue to study the culture, traditions, history, and politics of the major regions of Asia. The faculty approved an interdisciplinary major in Asian studies at its May meeting. The College previously offered a minor in [...]
Samuel Levin ’09 Immerses Himself in Japanese Culture
He discusses his experiences studying abroad in Tokyo Samuel Levin ’09 (Weston, Fla.) is majoring in economics and East Asian studies, with a focus on behavioral finance. He is currently participating in a yearlong study abroad program to Tokyo, Japan. The following is a first-hand account of Levin’s experiences halfway through the program. Ah, Japan: [...]
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