Category: AsianStudies

  • Asian Studies Map List

    The following is a list of places that should be identified on your Asian Map: Print Out China (Taiwan, Tibet, Hong Kong) Russia Mongolia Kazakhstan South Korea  North Korea Japan Uzbekistan Kyrgyzstan Tajikistan Azerbaijan Iran      Afghanistan      Pakistan  India     Nepal Bangladesh Bhutan Thailand Indonesia  Philippines Malaysia Vietnam Burma Cambodia Laos…

  • Asian Studies Unit 6 Assessment

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  • Asian Studies: Culminating Projects

    Due Friday, May 24. Students are to submit a digital product (i.e. PowerPoint, Prezi, Video, SlideRocket) Must include MLA Citation Page Use of at least 10 different sources. Generate a Travel Vita for a 10 day business trip.  (2-3 travel days, 1-2 Business work days, 5-7 Culture days.) Cultural Itinerary: 5-7 days of events that take place…

  • Asian Studies Readings: Taiwanese Independence

    Since 1949, Taiwan has constantly redeveloped its relationship with the USA and China.  Some are assuming that this is leading to an independence of Taiwan in the near future, possibly in 2013 or 2014. Answer the following questions about this issue after reading the articles. What are benefits to Taiwan of independence? What factors are leading the way…

  • Asian Studies Readings: Xinjiang and Tibet

    Read the following articles and webpages to answer these questions. How/why did China choose to take over these regions? What are the major issues with retaining these areas instead of granting them independence? Why are ethnic rights in China oppressed?

  • Asian Studies Readings: India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh

    Between the end of World War II and 1975, the British Raj would collapse and develop into three newly independent countries. As a result, the region of South Asia would redevelop into a modern collection of religious, economic, and cultural alliances in constant flux. Key concepts you should glean from the readings: Who were the leaders of the independence movements…