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How Do Chinese Dialects Reflect The Way In Which Chinese Immigrants Settled In The United States?, Tom Yang
How Do Chinese Dialects Reflect The Way In Which Chinese Immigrants Settled In The United States?, Tom Yang
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
As the world’s largest ethnic group, Han Chinese constitute approximately 92% of the population of China and near 20% of the population of the word. With so many people distributed in a vast area, there are several dialect groups which are closely related to the hometown of the different speakers. The Mandarin in northern China can be quite easily understood by most Chinese citizens, since it’s not much different from Putonghua, the Modern Standard Mandarin. While the languages spoken in southern China, especially the Wu, Min, Hakka, and Yue, may sound like foreign languages to those different dialect groups users. …
The Impact Of Korean Churches On The Korean American Community In Flushing, New York, Remy Moon
The Impact Of Korean Churches On The Korean American Community In Flushing, New York, Remy Moon
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
As of 2010, the Korean population living in Queens, NY was 64,107 (US Census). A majority of these Koreans live in Flushing, NY, which is also known as New York City’s Koreatown. A key characteristic of the Korean American community is the importance of the Korean church. Not only does it serve as a place of worship, but it also serves as a community center. Korean churches provide Korean language classes, Pre-K classes, visa workshops, opportunities to go on missionary trips, and meals for the elderly. While this seems like an ordinary occurrence, the Flushing area stands out in one …
Constructions Of ‘Family,’ ‘Religious Values,’ And ‘Freedom’ By Indian American And The Diaspora Of Indian Women In The United States, Jasmeet Kaur
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
Research Questions include: How are Indian-American women similar-to and different from women in India? Why do you think these similarities and differences exist? How does the Indian culture impact the lives of Indian-American women in the United States?
Uri@Spacecucumber: An Intimate Look At Gender And Societal Issues In Japanese Tattooing, Coral Kopetz
Uri@Spacecucumber: An Intimate Look At Gender And Societal Issues In Japanese Tattooing, Coral Kopetz
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
This narrative provides a powerful feminist aspect in terms of the struggles and successes of being an independent female tattoo artist in the thriving hub of Osu-‐Kannon, Nagoya. This narrative also tackles the issue of the recent developments facing tattooing that seek to threaten artists such as Uri and seeks to drive them underground. I can find no website that offers such insight as this narrative provides or offers a thorough compilation of the culture of tattooing in Japan and the challenges foreign tourists might face -‐ much less in English. With the Olympics coming to Tokyo in 2020, a …
The Potential Uses Of Japanese ‘Anime’ In Primary School Curricula In China, Xinran Ming
The Potential Uses Of Japanese ‘Anime’ In Primary School Curricula In China, Xinran Ming
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
With the development of globalization, more and more people are interested in Japanese anime. It is prevalence that everyone can easy to get access to various kinds of Japanese anime. there is a big issue that teenagers are also able to access to several Japanese anime that have unappropriated contents for teenagers. it is impossible to isolate Japanese anime from teenagers. it is necessary to let teenager and parents know that there are also positive affect that Japanese anime could bring to them. Instead of prohibiting teenager from watching Japanese anime. It will be more pragmatic to guide teenager and …
Asian Americans In Greek Life, Lisa Li
Asian Americans In Greek Life, Lisa Li
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
My research aims to uncover the underlying reasons to why Asian Americans in college and university campuses join Greek Life.
The Role Of Chairman Mao To The Women Of Fujian Province, Stella Wong
The Role Of Chairman Mao To The Women Of Fujian Province, Stella Wong
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
No abstract provided.
Perception Of Sex Education And Menstruation Among Asian American Communities, Ivy Lin Wu
Perception Of Sex Education And Menstruation Among Asian American Communities, Ivy Lin Wu
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
The purpose of this research is to gather information about sex education (in particular, menarche) in Asian American communities. Sex education and the materials taught varies throughout the world. I am curious with the depth in which certain topics are explored, and our personal experiences with sex education outside the classroom, particularly amongst Asian American girls.
Mental Illness In East Asia, Paul Chan
Mental Illness In East Asia, Paul Chan
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
Mental illness is a problem that is common East Asia, that hasn’t been properly acknowledged, or taken care of. Most common mental illness are depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and substance abuse. The common conception of mental illness is that the person is dangerous, and unpredictable. One of the most prevalent issues is depression, and a common symptom of depression is suicide. Depression can be interlinked with other mental illnesses which makes treatment more difficult.
Healing And Trauma: Memories Of Children Survivors Of The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, Chikako Nakamura
Healing And Trauma: Memories Of Children Survivors Of The 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, Chikako Nakamura
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
Over 1,700 children were orphaned by the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami. The Great East Earthquake was one of the most catastrophic natural disasters ever to hit Japan and its damage was enormous and still continues today. Reconstruction Agency, a government agency, reported (2015) that 241 children under 18 lost both parents and 1537 children lost a parent in Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures.
Asian Excellence In Fashion, Ryder Wong Spurgeon
Asian Excellence In Fashion, Ryder Wong Spurgeon
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
No abstract provided.
How Can Chinese Students Success In The United States, John Peters
How Can Chinese Students Success In The United States, John Peters
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
No abstract provided.
Copyright Meets Fandom: Understanding The Cultural Influence Of ‘Manga’ And ‘Anime’ Through Fan Translations And Copyright Laws, Joy Thornton
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
The worlds of Anime and Manga have had a large influence on the youth pop culture of America. With a greater extent of young people turning away from soft and safe American comics and cartoons. In favor of weightier topics, more violent and the graphic nature that Anime provides. Enjoying unique and odd High School and Boy Love romance found in Manga's. But the lack of properly translated work available has led to many youths searching out alternatives resources. Mostly to fan-translated versions of Anime and Manga found online. These fan translators hold themselves to extremely high standards and crazy …
How To Know Annyeonghaseyo: Analysis Of Korean Online Language Learning And Individual Learning Styles, Alexa Reynolds
How To Know Annyeonghaseyo: Analysis Of Korean Online Language Learning And Individual Learning Styles, Alexa Reynolds
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
This study takes three free online Korean language learning platforms and evaluates their strengths and weaknesses by subdividing their content into the VARK model (Visual, Auditory, Read/Write, Kinesthetic) of learning styles.
How Are Western Holidays Interpreted And Celebrated In Japan?: Christmas, Valentine's Day, Halloween, Aya Kaneko
How Are Western Holidays Interpreted And Celebrated In Japan?: Christmas, Valentine's Day, Halloween, Aya Kaneko
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
No abstract provided.
Behind Black Hair, Lakiema Williams
Behind Black Hair, Lakiema Williams
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
No abstract provided.
Music Beyond Your World, Corey Hebert
Music Beyond Your World, Corey Hebert
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
As the world becomes more globalized in upcoming generations, people should have access to music beyond their own culture to form a more worldly view of life. As music in America is widely spread to countries around the world, the same cannot be said for foreign music entering America. This project aims to help remedy this situation so people can experience the sounds and culture of Asia, through the form of music.
The Role Of Fengshui In Chinese Homes On Long Island, Hongfei Kan
The Role Of Fengshui In Chinese Homes On Long Island, Hongfei Kan
Asian & Asian American Studies Student Research Symposium
No abstract provided.