ALC Professor Tyrell Haberkorn and Professor Emeritus Thongchai Winichakul have published “Thailand must free student hunger strikers now,” Nikkei Asia, 25 April 2021. Their piece can be read here.
Political Repression and Lèse Majesté in Authoritarian Thailand
Tuesday, May 4 8 AM CST
Speakers:
Tyrell Haberkorn, Professor of Southeast Asian Studies, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Saowanee T. Alexander, assistant professor of sociolinguistics, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Ubon Ratchathani University, Thailand
Kevin Hewison, Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Contemporary Asia and the Weldon E. Thornton Distinguished Emeritus Professor of Asian Studies at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
ALC Professor Hieyoon Kim will be giving a talk at Stanford University. The lecture "Women with a Movie Camera: Khaidu and Its Quest for Women's Cinema" will be presented on Thursday, April 29 at 6:30 PM CST. More information about the event can be found here.
ALC Student Highlights
Chinese major Anna Makarova will be participating in the Big Ten Tennis Tournament. The tournament is scheduled to begin Thursday, April 29th, and will be live-streamed. Congratulations and good luck, Anna!
Jae Yong Lee (Chinese Professional Communication Certificate) has won the CLACC Community Bridge Award. This award is presented annually to undergraduate students for their passion and commitment to bridging language and culture, both inside and outside the classroom, and who did not grow up speaking Mandarin. Award recipients were recognized at the UW Meets China Banquet held on Saturday, April 17, 2021. Congratulations, Jae Yong!
In the weeks leading up to graduation, the newsletter will be highlighting a few of our graduating ALC students!
Carissa Goddeau
BBA, Management & Human Resources; BMAJ, Political Science, and Chinese Professional Communication Certificate
Interest: I started learning Mandarin Chinese in high school and fell in love with the language and culture. Once I got to college, I wanted to continue engaging in the language for my personal enjoyment and because it is an important professional language.
Classes: The first class I took was First Semester Chinese. I remember that I learned more Mandarin Chinese in the first semester here than I had in three years of classes in high school. The most impactful was the last class I took: Sixth Semester Chinese. This is because by that time we had created a community and I became really good friends with many of my classmates.
Recommendations: I would tell them that if they are pursuing a language, to take a lot of time studying, go beyond class vocabulary by watching TV shows and listening to music in the language, and take every opportunity you can.
Activities: It doesn’t relate to my language exactly, but I was very involved in sustainability on campus including through student organizations (CLEAN and Climate Reality Project) and an internship at the Office of Sustainability. This helped me become more comfortable speaking in my classes even if I was wrong because I knew there was a community supporting me and wanting to help.
Memories: All of the professors and TAs in the Chinese language department are incredible and I will never forget the wonderful community they made in our classes.
Future: I hope to either work with sustainability or environmentalism in some way, either in consulting or through legislation and government affairs work.
BA, Chinese, Political Science, and Certificate in East Asian Studies, May 2021
Interest: I have been studying Chinese since elementary school, and I had always planned on using my Chinese skills professionally. After taking one semester of Chinese at UW, I knew I both needed and wanted to major in it.
Classes: Third Semester Chinese–It was so fun and engaging, it was like I fell in love with the language all over again, plus it was amazing to have such a well-taught course. I felt like I was learning so much content every class and I could not get enough of it.
Recommendations: Do it. Honestly, I doubt anyone regrets majoring in any ALC Major~~~~~(unless you really have zero interest)
Activities: I was a frequent participant in the weekly Chinese Table, hosted by CLAAC. My freshman year, I won the Midwest regional Chinese speech contest held at the University of Chicago. I have also been able to occasionally practice my Chinese with a few coworkers, as I worked as a custodian for University Housing all three years of my undergraduate experience.
Memories: I will always hold very fond memories of filming my project for Dr. Rania Huntington’s Classical Chinese course, wherein me and a fellow classmate sang an ancient text to the tune of Swallowtail Jig~ It was hands-down the best course I’ve ever taken in my life, and I wouldn’t trade my time there for anything.
Future: As with most people right now, my future is pretty ambiguous. I’d love to pursue opportunities to live and work in China, but I could see myself pursuing teaching or graduate school.
Claudia Liu
BS, Biochemistry, Gender & Women’s Studies, and Certificate in Japanese Professional Communication, May 2021
Interest: I started to self-learn Japanese when I was 13, but hasn’t had a chance to do so systematically. In the summer before college I brought it to N3 and felt so strong an urge to keep exploring. That led me to ALC.
Classes: ASIALANG 203. Personally means a whole lot to me. I made my decision to keep learning Japanese in college and was determined to take it to a level that I could communicate rather comfortably in Japanese. ASIALANG 203 was the starting point. I met so many incredible friends and really enjoyed it.
Recommendations: Please don’t be afraid to reach out to faculties/ALC graduates. Faculty members at ALC, at least to my knowledge, are all very informative and always willing to help. College is a time to explore your interests, so take the time and go for it.
Activities: kaiwa no kai (会話の会）is my all time favorite.
Memories: The time I spent with my classmates struggling through vocab lists/readings and the time I spent studying abroad.
Future: Personally I’m going for a PhD. program in Chemical Biology and hopefully start a career in research either in a company in Japan or in the academia 🙂
Congratulations to the graduating class of 2020-2021! We are extremely proud of our graduates. As you can see from their profiles, the future definitely looks bright for these Badgers and the world! On Wisconsin.
We will be moving our event to an asynchronous online platform. All submissions need to be in the form of a video link, using UW’s Kaltura Mediaspaceor YouTube. Students may post their projects or performances by May 7, 2021. The department will keep an Asian Studies Symposium homepage to profile student projects, and add to ourALC YouTube page.
Thank you for your participation and sharing your experiences in classes, study abroad, and student organizations. We hope that your videos help to highlight the breadth and depth of learning & opportunities to engage with Asian Studies at UW-Madison. Please let us know if you have any questions, e-mail: rweiss@wisc.edu.
Please view this website for information on course enrollment and how to satisfy major/certificate requirements.
Asian Languages & Cultures (ASIAN) Summer courses:
ASIAN 120 Art and Science of Human Flourishing (06/14-08/08/21, MTWRF 9:55-10:45 am, online) H or Z, Elementary OPEN
ASIAN 236 Asia Enchanted (05/17-6/13/2021, MTWR 10:45 am - 12 pm, online) - Com B, H, Elementary OPEN
ASIAN 255 Introduction to East Asian Civilizations (05/17-6/13/2021, online) - H or Z, Elementary OPEN
ASIAN 371 (002) Traveling East Asia in Writing (07/12-08/08/21, MTWF, 8:30-9:45 am, online) - Sophomore standing, Lit, Intermediate WAITLIST
ASIAN 371 (001) Villains and Victims (05/17-06/13/21, MTWR 9:30-10:30 am, online) - Sophomore standing, Lit, Intermediate FULL
Asian Languages & Cultures: Languages (ASIALANG) Summer courses:
ASIALANG 203 Third Semester Japanese (06/14-07/11/2021, MTWRF 8:55 am - 12:45 pm, online)
ASIALANG 204 Fourth Semester Japanese (07/12-08/08/2021, MTWRF 8:55 am - 12:45 pm, online)
ASIALANG 205 Third Semester Korean (06/14-07/11/21, MTWRF 8:50 am - 2:10 pm, online)
ASIALANG 206 Fourth Semester Korean (07/12-08/08/21, MTWRF 8:50 am - 2:10 pm, online)
ASIAN 120 will count towards the ALC major social science requirement! Please email Rachel if you enroll in the course so that she can submit a DARS exception.
Anthropology 352- Ancient Technology and Invention (flyer attached)
3 Credit Course that fulfills Anthro Major, Arch Cert, and Com B requirements, 2 sections of in-person meetings and online activities
This course is a “hands-on” laboratory course with a focus on Experimental and Ethno-archaeological approaches to the study of traditional technologies and material culture from all periods of human history and from all regions of the world.
Dear ALC students,
I am writing to share with you an exciting new course I am teaching for the first time this summer! A COMM–B course, HISTORY 201: SEX AND LOVE IN ASIAN RELIGIONS will explore questions like:
What did the Buddha say about homosexuality, and what is life like today for queer Buddhists?
What do love letters teach us about religion and migration?
Was there widespread gender and sexual pluralism in Asia prior to European colonialism?
How are sex work and Islamic spirituality connected in urban mega-cities?
While the course is entirely online, the format is flexible and—dare I say—maybe even verges on fun now and then.
We will collaboratively write, review, and edit a digital journal to showcase your emerging research and thinking about histories of love, intimacy, power, and desire in Asia-originating religious traditions. No weekly reading responses or comments; no discussion sections! Consider signing up and getting your COMM–B out of the way, or take an extra History class this summer.
Have questions? Want to learn more or look through the syllabus? Don’t hesitate for a moment to drop me a line at tlehrer@wisc.edu.
I look forward to learning with you this summer!
SuccessWorks career courses are a fantastic option for the summer or fall! These courses offer valuable opportunities for career development and exploration regardless of major, and students will work on practical skills such as resume writing, interviewing, networking, and more.
Inter-LS 210 & 215are designed to help students build skills they can use now for job and internship searches. Inter-LS 210: Career Development, Taking Initiative is a one-credit course, while Inter-LS 215: Communicating About Careers is a three-credit course that also fulfills the Comm B requirement. Please see the attached flyers.
*Inter-LS 210 is a great addition for students already planning to enroll in summer courses, as it only adds one credit but can help kickstart career development!
Inter-LS 260: Internship in the Liberal Arts & Sciencesapplications for Summer 2021 are currently being accepted. This one-credit online course is open to any UW-Madison student seeking to earn course credit while completing an internship. This is a permission-only course, and the instructions to apply can be foundhere.
Please view this website for information on course enrollment and how to satisfy major/certificate requirements.
New Course for fall 2021!
African 275: Lead with Languages:
Put Your Language Skills to Work
1 credit - sophomore standing - intermediate - Tuesdays 4 - 4:50pm
Whether you developed your language abilities at home, abroad, or in an educational setting, learn how to leverage your language skills to maximize potential employment opportunities.
Develop an understanding of transferable skills unique to language learners and work toward articulating these skills for resume, cover letter, networking, and interviewing exercises. Connect your enthusiasm for learning languages with your personal interests, skills, and abilities to begin exploring career pathways.
Learn from peers, alumni, and other guest speakers with language majors and multilingual backgrounds who have succeeded in a variety of careers.
This is a one-time course offering. The class is open to students from all disciplines and experience levels. No prior music study is necessary. The course counts towards the Asian Languages & Cultures major*.
The Universal Language of Rhythm: Explorations Through Konnakol and Black American Music
Course Number: Music 497, sec 096
Day/Time: Mondays & Wednesdays | 4:00 – 5:15 p.m.
Location: 2441 Humanities Building | 455 N. Park Street
Credits: 3 | Prereq: None
* Please contact Rachel Weiss if you enroll in this course for a DARS exception for ALC Humanities.
The application for the 2022-2023 class of Schwarzman Scholars is officially open. As the world’s geopolitical focus on China continues to intensify, our Scholars have a front-row seat to the importance that collaboration and mutual understanding play in tackling global challenges.
The program is open to candidates aged 18 to 28, regardless of nationality, who are proficient in English and have an undergraduate degree or its equivalent. Mandarin skills are not required for admission. Whether in politics, business, sciences, or the arts — successful applicants are young people who have already demonstrated both the ability to lead in their fields and a commitment to building understanding among people with differing perspectives.
To access the U.S./Global application and learn more about application requirements, please visit the Schwarzman Scholars website. The U.S./Global application will close at 11:59PM EDT on September 21, 2021. The deadline for candidates who hold passports from Chinese mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao is May 20, 2021. The China application can be found here.
Applications will be reviewed by a distinguished team of readers from around the world. From there, more than 300 finalists will be invited to interview virtually in late October and early November. Selected candidates will be notified of their acceptance by mid-November 2021.
To give those interested in Schwarzman Scholars the opportunity to learn more about our selection process and unique elements of the Scholar experience while engaging with our Admissions officers, current Scholars, and alumni, we will be hosting webinars through the next several months leading up to the application deadline. Please also reach out to us anytime with questions; we are here to help!
The Chicago Federal Executive Board, in partnership with the Government College Relations Council (GCRC) would like to invite you to a career webinar with the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Please join us as we provide an in-depth look and understanding of the FBI's mission, the variety of career paths they can offer, as well as insight into the federal application process.
The UW-Madison Center for East Asian Studies is one of the eight area studies centers participating in the Area and International Studies Undergraduate Paper Award. Click hereto see the eligibility requirements and how to submit your paper. The submission deadline is May 7, 2021.
The area and international studies centers of the Institute for Regional and International Studies are each awarding up to $1,000 (actual award amounts vary) to the best paper/s and projects written by an undergraduate and focused on their respective world regions.
To be eligible you must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at the UW-Madison.
The paper must be/have been submitted to fulfill a UW-Madison course or thesis requirement during the 2020-2021 academic year (Fall 2020 & Spring 2021 terms).
Submissions must substantially address issues related to the world region of the center you are submitting to; papers submitted to the Institute for Regional and International Studies should have a trans-regional focus.
The University of Chicago is now accepting applications for their Discover UChicago program, their annual diversity visit weekend scheduled for October 17-19, 2021. This program is intended for individuals from diverse backgrounds who are planning to apply to graduate school in the fall of 2021 with the intention of matriculating in the fall of 2022. This exciting event combines workshops on applying to graduate school, individual meetings with faculty and UChicago students, and opportunities to explore the community and the city of Chicago.
Students interested in doctoral programs, as well as master’s programs in the majority of their schools and divisions, are encouraged to apply online by August 16, 2021 at 11:59 PM. Students from underrepresented backgrounds, first generation students, women in STEM fields, and undocumented students are especially encouraged to apply. A full list of participating programs may be found on the DU program website.For application instructions, students should visit the application page. To hear directly from program alumni who are current students at the University of Chicago, applicants can check out the student testimonials page.
Please save the date for Virtual Open House: Explore and Apply to Graduate School at the University of Wisconsin-Madison event on Wednesday, June 23rd, a one-day online recruitment event created by the Graduate School. The event registration will be open to all interested undergraduate students, and we will reach out specifically to underserved and underrepresented student populations. We are currently exploring different platforms for this virtual experience and will provide more updates soon.
11 am - 1 pm: Break out sessions - pre-recorded sessions covering topics related to preparing & applying for graduate school, accessible at any time in any order; 1 live session with professional staff in the AM and 1 live session with graduate students in the PM
The virtual Graduate Recruitment & Resource Fair in the afternoon between 1 - 3 pm is where graduate-level academic programs and campus service providers will get the opportunity to interact with prospective applicants virtually. Details on the technology setup with be shared with registered vendors.
Graduate Student News
This fall, consider taking English 859: Another Extravagant Postcolonialism Modernity, Multilingualism, and Theory/Practice Paradigms in Urban Indian Theater. This course is taught by Aparna Dharwadker, Professor of English and Interdisciplinary Theatre Studies, on Tuesdays 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
Call for Applications: ILS Law & Society Graduate Fellows Program, 2021-22 Academic Year The Institute for Legal Studies, University of Wisconsin Law School, is pleased to announce its call for applications for the ILS Law & Society Graduate Fellows Program for the 2021-22 academic year. This two-year fellowship supports graduate students engaged in research on socio-legal studies at UW-Madison.
Applications are due on Friday, May 14, 2021. Decisions will be made by Friday, June 4, 2021.
The WID is accepting applications for the Marie Christine Kohler Fellowship program of students interested in connecting across the arts and sciences. The application will remain open until May 15th. To learn more, please view the attached flyer or visit: https://kohlerfellows.illuminatingdiscovery.wisc.edu/2021-applications-now-open/.
SuccessWorks at the College of Letters and Science is seeking TWO Graduate Alumni Relations Interns this spring semester and continuing into the summer and next academic year.
During your internship, you will increase your knowledge of higher education and career development and improve your program coordination and communication skills. You will work on a variety of projects related to individual programs, including logistics, communication, promotion, and assessment. You will receive training and supervision; have plenty of interaction with students and alumni from across the University, and also have the chance to contribute your thoughts and ideas as our alumni relations operation continues to expand and develop.
April 27: 'Dealing with China: A panel discussion on U.S.-China relations under a Biden administration, focusing on national security, economics, and higher education'
U.S. Rep. Kind, D-La Crosse, U.S. Rep. Gallagher, R-Green Bay, Bonnie S. Glaser, director of the Asia program for The German Marshall Fund of the United States, and Steve Ackerman, the vice chancellor for research and graduate education at UW-Madison, will participate.
The program is set to run via webinar from noon to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27.
The event will begin with a moderated panel discussion and then shift to questions from the audience.
We will send you a link to access the webinar on the morning of the event.
This is event is part of the UW Center for East Asian Studies' East Asia Now series (https://eastasia.wisc.edu/east-asia-now-series/) and is partially supported by a Title VI grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
Event partners: Wisconsin Technology Council, Center for East Asian Studies (CEAS), World Trade Association (WTA), Madison International Trade Association (MITA) and Wisconsin District Export Council (DEC)
The McNair Scholars Program is hosting a virtual informational on Wednesday, April 28th, at 10 AM. The McNair Scholars Program is an academic excellence opportunity for first-generation, low-income, and underrepresented undergraduate students with aspirations and strong academic potential for advancing toward doctoral (Ph.D.) study. The program creates a bridge between undergraduate and graduate education through academics, mentored research, and scholarly experiences. Students selected for the McNair Scholars Program join a supportive community of peers, faculty, staff, and alumni.
For more information about the program, please visit the McNair Scholars Program website at mcnair.wisc.edu or through email at mcnair@cdo.wisc.edu. Register here.
Online presentation followed by Q&A
Facebook event here.
Join Via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 990 6332 8494
RAINBOW GRADUATION 2021
We are so pleased to invite you to join the community of the Gender and Sexuality Campus Center for the 28th celebration of Rainbow Graduation! We will virtually honor the graduates of the Class of 2021, confer Rainbow Leadership Awards, and recognize recipients of the 2021 GLBT Alumni Council Scholarships.
The Center for International Foreign Language Teacher Education (CIFLTE) at Columbia University's Teachers College, has Chinese/English teacher training programs that may be of interest. The programs provide systematic training in foreign language pedagogy, with a special focus on the teaching of Chinese and/or English to speakers of other languages (TCSOL/TESOL).
The application priority deadline for the TCSOL one-year program is May 30 and the final deadlines of the TCSOL/TESOL summer programs are June 6 for Summer A and June 20 for Summer B. Details can be found in the flyer below.
Interested students are encouraged to join us at our upcoming webinar on May 21 at 8:30pm to learn more. Sign uphere.
The Dean of Students Office (DoSO) is hiring for a number of student hourly positions this summer and/or for the upcoming 2021-2022 academic year. We are seeking to hire students who want to work in a face paced environment connecting with faculty, staff, parents, students and other community members. DoSO is looking to hire a diverse staff committed to inclusive environment for all UW students. This position will be helping with office management and desk operations. View more information about the position here: https://studentjobs.hr.wisc.edu/cw/en-us/job/498568. Applications close April 28, 2021.
GUTS Senior Coordinators are responsible for supervising and supporting GUTS student staff (Coordinators), establishing GUTS staff work priorities and schedules, developing operational procedures, establishing and maintaining a positive work environment, and facilitating staff trainings and meetings. In addition, the senior coordinators will work closely with the Coordinator of Academic Support Services (CASS) to manage the GUTS program budget and other duties as assigned.
This is a great position for a student who wants to develop leadership, problem-solving/decision-making, and supervisory skills.
The posting is open now and applications are due by Monday, May 10 @ 11:55 PM.
Study and Learning Skills Specialists (SLSS) Program Coordinators work for the Greater University Tutoring Service (GUTS) and with McBurney Disability Resource Center. In consultation with the McBurney Disability Resource Center Access Consultants, SLSS Program Coordinators hold one-on-one, student-centered appointments to help students with disabilities reflect on their existing study skills, identify academic strengths and weaknesses, and develop a personalized plan for academic success through customized approaches to learning and studying. They also teach learning strategies specific to students with unique learning needs—topics might include time management, organization, note-taking, memorization, motivation, test preparation, and communication.
This is a great position for students who want to develop leadership, problem-solving/decision-making, teaching, and mentorship skills. Applicants should have experience and an interest in developing their experience in working with individuals with disabilities or diverse learning needs.
The posting is open now and applications are due by Friday, May 7 @ 12:00 PM.
The Morgridge Center is now hiring student interns and a graduate academic liaison for the 2021-22 academic school year. Minimum pay for all positions is $13/hr.
Our student interns work in various positions including communications, community engagement, Badger Volunteers and more.
Visit our jobs page to see the available positions. Our office is committed to promoting excellence through diversity and encourage all UW-Madison students to apply.
Please share with your network if possible and if you have any questions, you can contact our Department Administrator Dean Ladwig.
Do you want to learn about different faiths and how they relate to your own? Connect with people of different religious and secular backgrounds and grow together through interfaith conversations, shared study, and contemplative practice? Advocate for interfaith issues on campus? Develop self-awareness and dialogue skills for campus and life after college?
An undergraduate student in good standing at UW-Madison
Registered for the entire 2021-2022 academic year
Enrolled for at least six credits each semester
You must commit to attending the CRGC Interfaith Fellows regularly scheduled weekly meetings on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:15 PM.
All CRGC Fellows will receive a $750stipend for the year.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, pleaseapply by 8:00 PM on Sunday, May 2.
2022-2023 Rotary Peace Fellowships
Through academic training, practice, and global networking opportunities, the Rotary Peace Centers program develops the capacity of peace and development professionals or practitioners to become experienced and effective catalysts for peace. The fellowships cover tuition and fees, room and board, round-trip transportation, and all internship and field-study expenses.
Deadline: May 15, 2021. For more information, clickhere.
AIP 2021 Positive Impact Scholarship
The AIP positive impact scholarship is aimed at students of institutions throughout the world to kickstart the restart of global mobility amid the nearing end of the global pandemic. AIP decided to offer a number of institutions the possibility to refer their students, either directly by partnering with us or indirectly by simply advertising our scholarship, for a chance to win a remote internship scholarship with AIP. To apply for the scholarship, click here. To learn more about AIP, click here. Email info@internsinasia.com with questions.
Associate Director, Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies, Stanford University
The Sohaib and Sara Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies and the Mediterranean Studies Forum (both part of the Stanford Global Studies Division) are academic hubs that foster academic events, research, and teaching related to Islamic Studies and Mediterranean Studies at Stanford University. Reporting to both the Faculty Director and the SGS Executive Director, the Associate Director position provides leadership on programmatic, curricular, and administrative issues. The Associate Director works closely with the Faculty Director and affiliated faculty to facilitate and enhance the two units’ programming, curricular, and fundraising efforts. Application and Instructions. Deadline unspecified.
Foreign Language Test Item Expert "Consultant" Worldwide
The American Councils for International Education: ACTR/ACCELS (“American Councils”) is seeking highly qualified test item developers (in the area of foreign language) to review, revise, and approve listening and reading comprehension test items. These test items will be calibrated to the U.S. government’s Inter-Agency Language Roundtable (ILR) foreign language proficiency scale. Item reviews will be conducted on the English language versions of test items developed for use in multiple languages, all ILR performance scale levels. Application and Instructions. Deadline unspecified.
The UW-Madison Libraries are offering an Undergraduate Research Award to support and celebrate excellence in undergraduate, library-based research! Undergraduate students who intend to make creative and intensive use of library resources as part of a semester or year-long research project (capstone, independent study, thesis, performance, exhibit, etc.) during the 2021-22 academic year are encouraged to apply. The selected student will receive $2,000 upon completion of the requirements of the award, which include structured library support and a final presentation to library staff.
Interested students can find additional details, along with a link to the application, at the following page: go.wisc.edu/libraryaward. Applications are due Thursday, June 10th, 2021.
To send items for the next ALC e-news please email: Rachel Weiss
Undergraduate Advisor and Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Asian Languages & Cultures
(608) 890-0138 E-mail: rweiss@wisc.edu
