The acquisition of a 19th-century Chinese bed allows Arts & Sciences students to study cultural history up close, from furniture assembly to 3D modeling.
A recent conference invited language instructors from across Arts & Sciences to discuss challenges and opportunities unique to the foreign language classroom.
K-Pop, a genre of music best known for its intricately choreographed music videos, has inspired “cover” groups throughout the world. For one such group at WashU, the dance movement provides students with a stepping-stone into the field of cultural studies.
In Hyeok Hweon Kang’s "Kitchen, Studio, Factory" class, material culture provides a window into the history of early modern scientific practice in East Asia.
Filmmakers of Netflix’s hit “KPop Demon Hunters” partnered with teaching professor Mijeong Mimi Kim to infuse authentic Korean culture into a vibrant fantasy world.
The Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures has launched “Global Qing and Its Legacies,” a project that funds research, teaching, and visiting lectures.
The ambitious hiring initiative will recruit interdisciplinary scholars with expertise in digital, spatial, and data sciences.