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Avoiding The Subject: The Opium War, Opium-Markets, And The Exclusion Of Chinese Laborers In The United States, Canada, And Mexico, Olivia L. Blessing Dec 2013

Avoiding The Subject: The Opium War, Opium-Markets, And The Exclusion Of Chinese Laborers In The United States, Canada, And Mexico, Olivia L. Blessing

Olivia L Blessing

The 19th century saw significant increases in the number of Chinese immigrants entering North America, most significantly on the west coast of the United States. Already facing increasing divide amongst the American population over the issue of the Opium Wars and the resulting Opium-addiction amongst the Chinese, the United States found itself now confronting the problem in the form of immigrant workers. Although the Opium Wars and the issue of the Chinese Opium Dens were highly disputed outside the courts, the State and Federal courts surprisingly avoided discussing the topic in their legislative discussions surrounding the Chinese Exclusion Act of …


Cross-Grade Analysis Of Chinese Students' English Learning Motivation: A Mixed-Methods Study, Qian-Mei Zhang, Tae-Young Kim Dec 2013

Cross-Grade Analysis Of Chinese Students' English Learning Motivation: A Mixed-Methods Study, Qian-Mei Zhang, Tae-Young Kim

Dr. Tae-Young Kim (김태영, 金兌英)

This mixed-methods study investigated the changes in Chinese students’ motivation to learn English from elementary to high school and explored the reasons for these changes at different school levels. A motivational questionnaire was designed and administered to 3,777 elementary, junior high, and high school students, and followup interviews were then conducted with nine students in order to investigate their perceptions of their motivations. Seven subcomponents of motivation were identified. The statistical results revealed that junior high school students had the highest learning motivation, followed by those in elementary school and those in high school. The interview data indicated that parents’ …


Uncovering The Voice Of Asian American Youth In Young Adult Novels --Korean American Experiences, Ying-Bei Wang Nov 2013

Uncovering The Voice Of Asian American Youth In Young Adult Novels --Korean American Experiences, Ying-Bei Wang

Ying-bei Wang

In America, Young Adult fiction is a popular literature genre embraced by readers of all age. Its contents not only contain an educational purpose for its predominantly young readers but also offer a critical view of social and cultural issues. Most young adult novels narrate stories from the perspective of young protagonists, who are believed to be more candid and more likely to reveal their true experiences and thoughts. The young protagonists also feature a youthful innocence that could function as a powerful voice to criticize the corrupted adult world. This project seeks to understand the Asian American experiences by …


Uncovering The Voice Of Asian American Youth In Young Adult Novels#11;--Korean American Experiences, Ying-Bei Wang Nov 2013

Uncovering The Voice Of Asian American Youth In Young Adult Novels#11;--Korean American Experiences, Ying-Bei Wang

Ying-bei Wang

In America, Young Adult fiction is a popular literature genre embraced by readers of all age. Its contents not only contain an educational purpose for its predominantly young readers but also offer a critical view of social and cultural issues. Most young adult novels narrate stories from the perspective of young protagonists, who are believed to be more candid and more likely to reveal their true experiences and thoughts. The young protagonists also feature a youthful innocence that could function as a powerful voice to criticize the corrupted adult world. This project seeks to understand the Asian American experiences by …


From Philosopher To Cultural Icon: Reflections On Hu Mei's "Confucius" (2010), Joseph Lee, Ronald Frank, Renqiu Yu, Bing Xu Oct 2013

From Philosopher To Cultural Icon: Reflections On Hu Mei's "Confucius" (2010), Joseph Lee, Ronald Frank, Renqiu Yu, Bing Xu

Joseph Tse-Hei Lee

No abstract provided.


China, Japan And Korea: Hegemonic Stability And International Society In Northeast Asia During Ming And Qing, Lukas Danner Oct 2013

China, Japan And Korea: Hegemonic Stability And International Society In Northeast Asia During Ming And Qing, Lukas Danner

Lukas K. Danner

No abstract provided.


Deepening Scholarly Access To Geppō: Toward A Collectively Contributed Article Citation Database, Michael P. Williams Sep 2013

Deepening Scholarly Access To Geppō: Toward A Collectively Contributed Article Citation Database, Michael P. Williams

Michael P Williams

Geppō 月報, journal‐like pamphlets issued within monographic sets, are important resources containing material that complements the volumes with which they are issued.1 Typical contents for geppō include: brief academic articles, chronologies, bibliographies, reminiscences‐as‐biographies, editorial notes, biographical sketches of contributors to the series, errata and corrigenda, tables of contents, indexes, and information about other volumes in the series. Despite their wealth of contents—much of which can be found only in these publications—geppō traditionally have been overlooked and underappreciated. In many libraries, they have been lost or discarded. Based on an assessment of the current situation of geppō at the University of …


The Question Of Legacy And The 2008 Olympic Games: An Exploration Of Post-Games Utilization Of Olympic Sport Venues In Beijing, Xiaowei Yu Sep 2013

The Question Of Legacy And The 2008 Olympic Games: An Exploration Of Post-Games Utilization Of Olympic Sport Venues In Beijing, Xiaowei Yu

Xiaowei Yu

The last two decades have seen more and more cities joining the competitions for hosting the Olympic Games, resulting in soaring investments, both public and private, in Olympic-related projects. The Olympic Games have become a two-week gigantic event with tremendous costs burdening host cities. Meanwhile, the last three decades have witnessed underused facilities and lack of financial support for maintenance of the Olympic venues after the Games. Based on previous literature, the “white elephant” effect has happened in every Olympic city during the last twenty years. In terms of Beijing, scholars have yet to substantially investigate the post-Games utilization of …


The Early Modern Chinese Tribute System: Civilization As Source Of Soft Power, Lukas Danner Sep 2013

The Early Modern Chinese Tribute System: Civilization As Source Of Soft Power, Lukas Danner

Lukas K. Danner

No abstract provided.


Medieval International Relations Of East Asia: The Tribute System Reconsidered, Lukas Danner Sep 2013

Medieval International Relations Of East Asia: The Tribute System Reconsidered, Lukas Danner

Lukas K. Danner

No abstract provided.


Regional Security Complex Theory And The Conflict In The East China Sea, Lukas Danner Jun 2013

Regional Security Complex Theory And The Conflict In The East China Sea, Lukas Danner

Lukas K. Danner

No abstract provided.


China’S Strategic Priorities, Jonathan Ping, Brett Mccormick Jun 2013

China’S Strategic Priorities, Jonathan Ping, Brett Mccormick

Jonathan H. Ping

Identifying the most significant new issues and problems that have arisen from China’s rapid development, this book examines the development of China’s contemporary foreign policy and international relations. In doing so, it highlights the global importance of China’s management of its own politics and economics, and demonstrates how all nation-states have a vested interest—and to varying degrees are liable—for the consequences of Chinese actions. Born of interactions between senior Chinese military, government and academic individuals and ‘western’ academics, this book identifies the most pressing issues facing China today.


The Rise Of Science In Japan: 日本科学発展と原因, Mario Harper Apr 2013

The Rise Of Science In Japan: 日本科学発展と原因, Mario Harper

Mario Yuuji Harper

日本の科学は第二次世界大戦から始まったと多くの人は思っている。もちろん、多くの発展は戦後に行われたのは事実。しかし、戦争以前にも「テクノロジージャパン」な考え方が非常に寿実していた。このスライドショーは日本科学発展の原因となることをいくつか見ています。


Sino-Japanese Rivalry Over The Diaoyu Islands In The Northeast Asian Security Sub-Complex, Lukas Danner Apr 2013

Sino-Japanese Rivalry Over The Diaoyu Islands In The Northeast Asian Security Sub-Complex, Lukas Danner

Lukas K. Danner

No abstract provided.


Blue Dragon, White Wolf: A Comparison Of Korean And Navaho Traditional Geographies, Thomas N. Grove Apr 2013

Blue Dragon, White Wolf: A Comparison Of Korean And Navaho Traditional Geographies, Thomas N. Grove

Thomas N Grove

No abstract provided.


The Language Of Resurrection Ritual: A Comparison Of Korean Shamanisn With Blackfeet Beaver Power, Thomas Grove, Shin Freedman Apr 2013

The Language Of Resurrection Ritual: A Comparison Of Korean Shamanisn With Blackfeet Beaver Power, Thomas Grove, Shin Freedman

Thomas N Grove

The authors present a comparison of the effects and contents of two traditional pieces—the Korean story, ”The Abandoned Princess,” and a story from the Blackfeet Native American Bullchild's The Sun Came Down—about how they console the dead and the living through songs and chanting from these two different cultures. The paper demonstrates the resemblance between mystic syllables narrated in a song by a Korean shaman and in a tale by a Native American elder, and how repeating words and following actions revive the souls of the deceased and the beleaguered. The magical powers of transforming the dead and communicating with …


Yellow Dragon And Yellow Corn Girl: Some Colors In Korean And Navaho Mythology, Thomas Grove Apr 2013

Yellow Dragon And Yellow Corn Girl: Some Colors In Korean And Navaho Mythology, Thomas Grove

Thomas N Grove

Some Korean and Navaho myths indicate the significance of the color yellow in building a strong foundation for society. For a new order such as a kingdom, a monastery and religion, even a new way of life, a yellow dragon may move to the center, but also—to spur growth of order in 12th c. and Kwanggaet’o myths—the dragon may meet his blue counterpart. Interaction between the two colors intensifies as a yellow and a blue dragon entwine in the shamanist myth of the Three Chesok Gods. Sometimes other entities bring the two colors into contact. In the very First World …


Healing Through Syncretic Shamanism: The Linguistics Of The Opening To The Rebirth Cycle In The Korean Abandoned Princess Myth, Thomas N. Grove, Shin Freedman Apr 2013

Healing Through Syncretic Shamanism: The Linguistics Of The Opening To The Rebirth Cycle In The Korean Abandoned Princess Myth, Thomas N. Grove, Shin Freedman

Thomas N Grove

The authors present a comparison of the effects and content a Korean on healing and consolation originating from the two different worlds traditional story, the Abandoned Princess and how they console the dead and the living through songs and poetry from these two different worlds. The paper will demonstrate and analyze mystic syllables narrated in the songs by a Korean Shaman and how repeating words and following actions revive the soul of the deceased and beleaguered. The magical powers of transforming the dead and communicating to the living through repeating 8 lines narratives on healing and consolation originating from the …


Healing Through Syncretic Shamanism: The Linguistics Of The Opening To The Rebirth Cycle In The Korean Abandoned Princess Myth, Thomas N. Grove, Shin Freedman Mar 2013

Healing Through Syncretic Shamanism: The Linguistics Of The Opening To The Rebirth Cycle In The Korean Abandoned Princess Myth, Thomas N. Grove, Shin Freedman

Shin Freedman

The authors present a comparison of the effects and content a Korean on healing and consolation originating from the two different worlds traditional story, the Abandoned Princess and how they console the dead and the living through songs and poetry from these two different worlds. The paper will demonstrate and analyze mystic syllables narrated in the songs by a Korean Shaman and how repeating words and following actions revive the soul of the deceased and beleaguered. The magical powers of transforming the dead and communicating to the living through repeating 8 lines narratives on healing and consolation originating from the …


The Language Of Resurrection Ritual: A Comparison Of Korean Shamanisn With Blackfeet Beaver Power, Thomas Grove, Shin Freedman Mar 2013

The Language Of Resurrection Ritual: A Comparison Of Korean Shamanisn With Blackfeet Beaver Power, Thomas Grove, Shin Freedman

Shin Freedman

The authors present a comparison of the effects and contents of two traditional pieces—the Korean story, ”The Abandoned Princess,” and a story from the Blackfeet Native American Bullchild's The Sun Came Down—about how they console the dead and the living through songs and chanting from these two different cultures. The paper demonstrates the resemblance between mystic syllables narrated in a song by a Korean shaman and in a tale by a Native American elder, and how repeating words and following actions revive the souls of the deceased and the beleaguered. The magical powers of transforming the dead and communicating with …


Does China Have A Foreign Policy, Zheng Wang Mar 2013

Does China Have A Foreign Policy, Zheng Wang

Zheng Wang

No abstract provided.


Not Rising, But Rejuvenating: The “Chinese Dream”, Zheng Wang Feb 2013

Not Rising, But Rejuvenating: The “Chinese Dream”, Zheng Wang

Zheng Wang

No abstract provided.


旅美中日学者议钓岛:很难回到从前, 中评社, 1月29日, Zheng Wang Jan 2013

旅美中日学者议钓岛:很难回到从前, 中评社, 1月29日, Zheng Wang

Zheng Wang

No abstract provided.


China, Japan Scholars Seek Way Out In Islands Dispute, Afp, Jan. 29, 2013, Zheng Wang Jan 2013

China, Japan Scholars Seek Way Out In Islands Dispute, Afp, Jan. 29, 2013, Zheng Wang

Zheng Wang

No abstract provided.


Connection And Emotion: Extensive Clause Combining In Contemporary Japanese Fiction, Satoko Suzuki Dec 2012

Connection And Emotion: Extensive Clause Combining In Contemporary Japanese Fiction, Satoko Suzuki

Satoko Suzuki

No abstract provided.


Sovereignty And Intervention In Southeast Asia, Charles Hawksley, Nichole Georgeou Dec 2012

Sovereignty And Intervention In Southeast Asia, Charles Hawksley, Nichole Georgeou

Nichole Georgeou

Case Study Number 2 in the Hawksley and Georgeou edited book 'The Globalization of World Politics' (2013). An overview and update regarding the politics and issues involved in regional 'intervention' in Southeast Asia.


Review: Mcneal, Robin. Conquer And Govern. Honolulu, Hi: University Of Hawai’I Press, 2012. 246 Pp, Lukas K. Danner Dec 2012

Review: Mcneal, Robin. Conquer And Govern. Honolulu, Hi: University Of Hawai’I Press, 2012. 246 Pp, Lukas K. Danner

Dr. Lukas K. Danner

No abstract provided.


Fan Shengzhi Ancient Agronomist, David A. Bainbridge Dec 2012

Fan Shengzhi Ancient Agronomist, David A. Bainbridge

David A Bainbridge

Fan Shengzhi wrote the first scientific monograph about Chinese high yield agriculture about 20BC. His book of 18 chapters covered planting, sowing, seed selection and coatings, irrigation, drainage, water harvesting and preserving foods.


Chinese As A Foreign Language (Cfl) Students’ Lexical Tonal Development: An Investigation Of Tonal Production And Awareness Of Tonal Categories, Li Jin Dec 2012

Chinese As A Foreign Language (Cfl) Students’ Lexical Tonal Development: An Investigation Of Tonal Production And Awareness Of Tonal Categories, Li Jin

Li Jin

This paper reports on an empirical study examining the relationship between beginning-level CFL students’ tonal production and their awareness of lexical tonal categories. Additionally, it investigated CFL learners’ views about the relationship. A mixed method approach was adopted to collect and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data from 23 beginning-level English-speaking adult CFL learners. The quantitative results show that the participants’ accuracy of lexical tonal production was statistically significantly correlated to their awareness of tonal categories and their tonal production was statistically more accurate than their awareness of tonal categories. The qualitative findings show that the participants didn’t rely on …