Asian American / Asian Research Institute
The City University of New York
Although not mandated, the state’s K-12 grade teachers can access dozens of suggested lesson plans for Hmong American, Vietnamese American and Cambodian American histories online to incorporate into their classrooms. The curriculum is available for teachers to use now, as a whole or in smaller segments.
by Ali Khan December 9, 2005 In a recent essay, the author read Peter Singer’s One world: the ethics of globalization as an attempt to use utilitarianism as the universal solvent of reason in forging a unified stance towards atmosphere, economy, law and community. I argued, among other things, that the application of the fundamental … Read more
Lu Xun (1881-1936) was the first and most prominent figure in modern Chinese literature. His groundbreaking fiction and essays exerted a vast influence that touched on every aspect of China in the modern world. Professor Chou will speak about this towering literary figure, what he wrote, why his writings were so influential, and what his … Read more