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Asian Studies
Mapping the Mughal empire
Mapping the Mughal empire
This summer, professor of South Asia studies Ramya Sreenivasan worked with four undergraduates to get behind the façade of the Mughal military conquest state, using GIS and deep mapping to ascertain how the empire was formed and maintained.
Examining race in East Asian Studies
Examining race in East Asian Studies
The Center for East Asian Studies hosted a roundtable discussion between faculty assessing anti-racism in their fields of study.
Lessons from Hiroshima, 75 years later
Lessons from Hiroshima, 75 years later
Penn Today asks scholars and experts to share their thoughts on the 75th anniversary of America’s atomic bombing of Hiroshima.
Anti-discrimination task force aims to ‘flatten the hate’
Anti-discrimination task force aims to ‘flatten the hate’
Launched in April, the new Task Force on Supporting Asian and Asian American students and scholars at Penn is offering events, seminars, and resources for countering and reporting stigma and anti-Asian behavior.
To Singapore and back again
To Singapore and back again
Rising senior Jackie Shi spent the early part of the spring semester studying abroad in Southeast Asia.
Why Asian-American racism is rampant during the coronavirus
Why Asian-American racism is rampant during the coronavirus
In a Q&A, Professor of English Josephine Park discusses the history of Asian-American racism in the U.S. in light of recent rhetoric from government officials and reports of harassment in public.
Paideia’s spring course offerings highlight wellness, service, and citizenship
Paideia’s spring course offerings highlight wellness, service, and citizenship
The first four courses offered to Penn undergraduates as part of the new Stavros Niarchos Foundation Paideia Program will focus on passion, civility, effective communication, and a deep dive into American Chinatowns.
Japan ambassador speaks of ‘cornerstone’ relations with U.S.
Japan ambassador speaks of ‘cornerstone’ relations with U.S.
In a lecture and conversation with the Penn community, Consul General and Ambassador of Japan Kanji Yamanouchi discussed the state of Japan’s relationship with the United States.
Junior Chloe Gong has a deal to publish young-adult novel set in 1920s Shanghai
Junior Chloe Gong has a deal to publish young-adult novel set in 1920s Shanghai
In addition to pursuing her double-major in English and international relations, junior Chloe Gong is writing a novel, a take on “Romeo and Juliet” set in 1920s Shanghai. “These Violent Delights,” is expected to be released next fall.
How Penn is advancing language learning inside—and out of—the classroom
How Penn is advancing language learning inside—and out of—the classroom
This summer, the Center for East Asian Studies and the Department of East Asian Language and Civilizations welcomed 15 teachers from around the country to learn the latest in critical language teaching.
In the News
Voice of America
China enforces ban on Mongolian language in schools, books
Christopher Atwood of the School of Arts & Sciences says that Chinese authorities have yet to disclose why a collection of Mongolian history books was banned, even after such a long time in circulation.
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WHYY (Philadelphia)
Pa. lawmakers want state to require Asian American and Pacific Islander education
Rob Buscher of the School of Arts & Sciences praises proposed legislation requiring Asian American and Pacific Islander education in Pennsylvania.
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Associated Press
Pope heads to Mongolia to minister to its few Catholics and complete centuries-old East-West mission
Christopher Atwood of the School of Arts & Sciences says the world used to be ruled either by the pope or the Mongol Empire, but that both sides are much more tolerant now.
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Scientific American
What’s the world’s oldest language?
Deven Patel of the School of Arts & Sciences believes that Sanskrit is the oldest continuous language tradition, which means that it’s still producing literature and being spoken.
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The New York Times
Five festive dishes for an easy Eid lunch
Fariha Khan of the School of Arts & Sciences says that many people no longer have time to prepare meals from scratch for Eid, especially if they’re working outside the home.
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Nature
China is mobilizing science to spur development—and self-reliance
Scott Moore of Penn Global says that there are hints that President Xi Jinping and other Chinese leaders aren’t satisfied with the pace of research progress.
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