Transnational Asian Film Festival: Beyond Biopolitical Bodies

We proudly announce the first Transnational Asian Film Festival at Williams, which will take place March 9-14, 2023. This year’s theme explores the possibilities “Beyond Biopolitical Bodies” and will start with public screenings of three recent films from Japan, South Korea, and China at Images. The festival will close with a round table conversation with two Beijing-based Chinese and Japanese film directors and film distributors based in the US. ❖ Thursday, March 9 @7:30PM:  Plan 75 (2022) directed by Chie Hayakawa, with introduction and Q&A led by Prof. Christopher Bolton. Language: Japanese with English subtitles ❖ Saturday, March 11 @7:30PM: Microhabitat (2017) directed by Go-woon Jeon, with introduction and Q&A led by Prof. Olga Kim. Language: Korean with English subtitles ❖ Monday, March 13 @7:30PM: Stonewalling (2022) directed by Huang Ji and Ryuji Otsuka, with introduction and Q&A by the two directors. Language: Chinese (Hunanese) with English subtitles ❖ Tuesday, March 14 @7:30PM: A Round Table with Directors Huang Ji and Ryuji Otsuka and film distributor Ian Stimler, moderated by Prof. Man He. 4:15pm @ Griffin 3 * All screenings are free and open to public at 7:30pm @ Images Continue reading »

2023 Linen Fellowships for Summer Study in Asia

Supported by an endowment established by family and friends in memory of James A. Linen III, Class of 1934, the Department of Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures offers the Linen Fellowships for Summer Study in Asia to assist Williams College undergraduates in traveling to Asia during the summer for educational purposes. A three-part application and any faculty references that may be required are due by 11:59 pm, Thursday, February 23. Continue reading »

Chinese Hand Fan Painting

Hand Fans are one aspect of traditional Chinese culture. We are going to paint tuánshàn (团扇), a round-shaped fan with Chinese paintings and calligraphy. In Chinese, tuánshàn means a fan of reunion, which resonates with the spirit of the Lunar New Year. No prior drawing experience is required. Let's enjoy art and snacks with your bestie on a chill afternoon in the middle of the Winter Study Period. ❖  Tuesday, Jan. 17, 3:30-5:00 pm | Schapiro Room 141 Continue reading »

Playing Mahjong with Traditional Pastries

Lunar New Year is approaching, the most influential festival in Chinese culture! All generations will be playing Mahjong (麻將) day and night to enjoy the vacation with their relatives and friends. In order to celebrate this festival with all Ephs in advance, the Chinese Club is organizing a Mahjong night on 1/24 (Tue) from 5:30-7:30 pm at Goodrich Hall! ❖ Tuesday, Jan. 24, 5:30pm – 7:30 pm | Goodrich Hall Continue reading »

2023-24 Chinese Government Scholarship: Accepting Applications Through Jan. 30, 2023

The Chinese Government Scholarship, sponsored by the China Scholarship Council (CSC), provides students from all over the world with a fully funded opportunity to study in China. The scholarship allows students to either study Mandarin in a non-degree university-affiliated language training center or pursue a master’s or doctoral degree in a degree-granting program (in Chinese or English) at one of the 115 universities and colleges located all over China that are approved by CSC. The scholarship term is either one academic year (from September 2023 to July 2024) or multiple years (starting from September 2023) if the applicant chooses to pursue a degree. Graduating seniors who wish to study in China are strongly encouraged to apply. No previous study in Mandarin is required. Open to all. Information about the programs that accept the Chinese Government Scholarship and the application portal can be found here. Please read the linked files for more detailed instructions. The application portal is open now and the deadline to apply is January 30, 2023. Interested students who have questions about the scholarship or the application process can contact Prof. Li Yu, Chair of the Department of Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, via email at [email protected].    Continue reading »

Chinese Study Abroad Info Session

Interested in study-abroad programs in Chinese?  Learn more about why study abroad is important to learning a language, when it is best to study abroad, and the what programs in Chinese and what funding sources are available.  ❖ Thursday, November 17, 4:00 – 5:00pm | Hollander 241 Continue reading »

Info Session: Winter Study Travel Course, Kyoto, Japan

The Japanese Faculty in the Dept. of Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures invites you to attend an informational session on JAPN 25  Kyoto Artisans, a Winter StudyTravel course to Kyoto, Japan.  Attendance at this meeting is strongly encouraged if you plan to apply for the course. Further application details will be distributed at this session. ❖ Tuesday, September 20⋅7:00 – 8:00pm | Hollander 241 Continue reading »

Film Screening & Talk: Minamata

The photojournalist W Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coaster communities, Minamata in Japan. Based on the Eugene and Aileen Smiths’ book Minamata. ❖ Film Screening, October 24, 7:00-9:00 pm | Paresky Auditorium ❖ Lecture by Aileen Smith, October 25, 4:30-5:30 pm (followed by reception) | Griffin 3 Continue reading »