readings - east asia in the us (tuesday am)

[Anonymous]

According to the Huffington Post in 2012, “controversy erupted over what makes a car American, after consumer web site Cars.com named the Camry, made by Japan-based Toyota, the most American-made car of the year. The American Automotive Policy Council pushed back against the rankings, saying the study is flawed and gives foreign automakers the ability to falsely market themselves as American.” This begs the questions: What companies can we truly qualify as American and why do we make these distinctions? What are the ramifications of classifying something as American vs. Foreign-made? What does each side have to gain or lose?

[Anonymous]

The cultural and economic influence of South Korea on Southern California and the U.S. is significant. However, in many history classes the focus is primarily on historical connections between the US and Japan or the US and China. As educators how can we ensure that the history of the Korean peninsula does not continue to be a footnote?

[Anonymous]

As a medieval history teacher with a deep abiding interest in Korea, I've found myself similarly frustrated by the lack of Korean history included on the CA State Standards. The peninsula surfaces as a middleman in the development of some Japanese customs and ideas, but otherwise finds itself a footnote at best. After doing the readings for Professor Hwang's presentation and spending the past month mulling over the fascinating story of medieval Korea, I'm interested in finding a way to introduce more Korea material this year. I think at the very least I can discuss Korea in context of its relationship with China, since there is heavy standards-based emphasis on China's evolution as an economic and military force, and its conflicts with Korea could lend that discussion some additional weight. It's not everything I'd like but it's a start. I'd love to read other ideas on how to bridge this gap.

[clay dube]

Prepared by the US government.

What Korean companies have investments in Southern California? What Korean brands loom large in American minds?

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[Anonymous]

Kia Motors and Hyundai are the most common Korean motor companies in Southern California.

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