Asian Studies

How to write a book review:

Write 420 words (minimum) summarizing the main contents of the book “Zen and the Art of Archery” and add a final reflection explaining how Zen is represented and what is the message conveyed by the book. How to Write a Book Review: Before writing your review •Read the book carefully, taking notes on material that […]

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Date: October 16th, 2022

How to write a book review:

Write 420 words (minimum) summarizing the main contents of the book “Zen and the Art of Archery” and add a final reflection explaining how Zen is represented and what is the message conveyed by the book. How to Write a Book Review: Before writing your review •Read the book carefully, taking notes on material that […]

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Date: October 16th, 2022

A handbook for travellers in india, ceylon and burma (london: john murray, 1894).

Discuss the relationship between mapping and empire. Draw on the chapter on mapping and imperialism by Matthew Edney. Analyze the primary source A Handbook for Travellers. A Handbook for Travellers in India, Ceylon and Burma (London: John Murray, 1894). https://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/100481838 Matthew Edney, “The Ideologies and Practices of Mapping and Imperialism”, Mapping an Empire (Chicago: University […]

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Date: September 29th, 2022

Organize your argument within 800 words.

Write a single-spaced, 800-word paper on Isabella Bird’s Unbeaten Tracks in Japan in relation to the analytical concepts that Pratt introduces in her Imperial Eyes, such as “contact zone.” First, explain these concepts, and then, discuss how these concepts can be applied to the analysis of Bird’s observations of Japan. When you write your paper, […]

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Date: September 14th, 2022

Organize your argument within 800 words.

Write a single-spaced, 800-word paper on Isabella Bird’s Unbeaten Tracks in Japan in relation to the analytical concepts that Pratt introduces in her Imperial Eyes, such as “contact zone.” First, explain these concepts, and then, discuss how these concepts can be applied to the analysis of Bird’s observations of Japan. When you write your paper, […]

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Date: September 14th, 2022

Week 1 Readings: – I have attached the week 1 reading labeled “week 1 readings” below. Week 2 Readings: -I have attached the week 2 reading labeled “week 2 readings” below. -Also read this article: Monton, Ashlee. “Why Asian American Studies Matters to Me?” Asian Journal. https://www.asianjournal.com/life-style/lifestyle-…

Write a mini-essay. Your mini-essay should be at least 500 words with cited works from required class readings (Week #1 & Week #2). You may go over 500 words (2 to 3 pages, typed, double-spaced). Of course, you may go over 500 words or 3 pages. Please include a “works cited page” which is not […]

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Date: September 10th, 2022

What is making community to you ? ex)

What is making community to you ? ex) What counts as “politics”? ex) Why is pursuit of leisure political? ex) What is the difference between mutual aid and charity? ex) What stuck to you the most about the oral history and primary document you looked at/listened to? Answers should based on opinions, no citations from […]

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Date: August 17th, 2022

Script Analysis Paper from the “Performance in Global Contexts, Asia” Class

Script Analysis Paper from the “Performance in Global Contexts, Asia” Class 3 pages, double spaced and Due Thursday, Aug 18th, 11:59 PM) This 3-page, double-spaced essay requires you to select one scene from I, Worker and develop a clear, argumentative thesis. Your thesis should respond to one of the prompts below and be supported by […]

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Date: August 14th, 2022