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  • July 10, 2011 at 2:28 pm #4648
    Rob_Hugo@PortNW
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    Being in this class was one of the best things I have done this year. It made me realize how ignorant I am about Asia. Reading some of the assigned papers helped me to understand the importance of teaching Asian history to my students. I started integrating some of the things I learned in class to the lessons I taught such as the Chinese Philosophies, Japanese circles, the importance of keeping last names alive and the lessons from Korea about the importance of technology in the course of a nation.
    At times I was overwhelmed with some sensitive topics like late abortions, toxic materials being dumped in rivers and thinking that water in China is becoming a precious commodity made worry about them. At other times I had mix feelings towards Japan but the candid lectures from the Professor and his honesty about his roots, family and personal convictions made the journey easier to sort out my emotions.
    Being reminded of the power entrusted to one man is a scary thought. Sometimes during the lectures about China and some of its beauty customs for women, I thanked God I was not part of it. At other times when I heard about the different dynasties I wanted to learn more about it. It sounded intriguing and mysterious. Hearing about Korea and their modernization along with some of the old customs helped a lot to better understand some of my co-workers ways of doing things.
    I was glad that Professors allowed for Q &A, included their personal views, anecdotes, and their passion for their subject. That was very inspirational and made me want to learn more about Asia so I can pass it along to my own students. Thank you.

    July 10, 2011 at 2:28 pm #27083
    Anonymous
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    As a makeup for a missing session, I visited the Pacific Asia Museum located at
    46 North Los Robles Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91101. The museum is a 2-story building. Upon entering the gate, you can see a big pond with some golden fish swimming happily among the green water grass and the lotus in water. On the right hand side, there is a gift store where you can find art books, children’s books, and signed books from the museum's popular Authors on Asia series. You can also find some authentic Asian clothing and Asian-inspired jewelry, Japanese antique porcelain and furniture, Himalayan singing bowls, and much more Asian treasure. ( I bought a very nice Japanese scarf, but I think the price is a little bit expensive.)
    The museum was established in 1971, dedicating to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands, serving the city of Los Angeles and the Greater Southern California region. The museum’s mission is to further intercultural understanding through the arts of Asia and the Pacific Islands.The museum’s historic building has served as a center for art, culture and learning in Pasadena. Pacific Asia Museum serves as a vital resource for education, preserving the community’s cultural heritage and engaging the community in a dialogue about art, history, and culture
    Pacific Asia Museum’s collection has more than 15,000 objects, including rare and representative examples of art and ethnographic objects from Asia and the Pacific Islands, spanning more than five thousand years. The museum has recently reinstalled its Chinese decorative arts and Japanese galleries. Through its collections, the museum demonstrates the range and diversity of the arts of Asia and uses the arts to explore the region's cultures.

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