Professor Robert Buswell of Asian Languages and Cultures has been elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His election, which the Academy announced on April 20, 2016, comes…
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ALC Lecturer Selected as a Remarkable Vietnamese American Recipient.
The American Heritage Society and the County of San Diego has selected Quyen Di Chuc Bui to receive the 2016 Asian Heritage Award for Innovation for going beyond the area…
Read MoreThe Yanai Initiative Develops an App
Can a new app that takes a scholarly yet playful approach to studying calligraphy help students learn to read classical Japanese texts the way people in 11th century Japan did?…
Read MoreUS College Class Helps Indian, Pakistani Students Bridge Gaps
Violence and bloodshed have marked the relationship between India and Pakistan since the two countries gained their independence from British rule almost 70 years ago. This tense history is still…
Read MoreUCLA Hosts First US Screening of Director Wakagi’s New Film Asleep
On May 14, the first U.S. screening of Shingo Wakagi’s new film, “Asleep” – which tells the story of a woman who has a romantic relationship with a man whose…
Read MoreProfessor Schopen Elected as Member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Professor Gregory Schopen has been elected as a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Professor Schopen joins the company of notable members, including founders John Adams, James…
Read MoreUCLA professors discuss linguistic diversity, event on Chinese language
In a globalized modern society, the demand for foreign language learning and understanding cultural diversity is increasing. From April 3-5, UCLA’s Asian Languages and Cultures Department hosts the 27th Annual…
Read MoreTranslated Work by Michael Emmerich Mentioned in The New York Times
The New York Times’ Sunday Book Review has chosen author Yasushi Inoue’s “The Hunting Gun” and “Life of a Counterfeiter.” Inoue is one of the most celebrated authors in Japan. …
Read MoreUCLA Korean Courses Featured as Lead Story in LA Times’ California Section
According to a recent national study, enrollment in Korean language courses at U.S. colleges and universities showed the largest percentage growth of any foreign language. The Modern Language Assn. reported…
Read MoreProfessor Michael Emmerich Featured in UCLA Newsroom
Professor Michael Emmerich is the lead feature on UCLA Newsroom. His recent work on the translation of Japanese novelist Inoue has garnered the attention of those in the field of…
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