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SpectatorItinerary details are still being worked out, but as far as our international flights are concerned, we are flying on All Nippon Airways (ANA).
June 26, 2006: LAX to Beijing (via Tokyo) Flight # 5 or SFO to Beijing Flight # 7
LA departure 12:55 pm, be at the airport at by 9 am to receive ticket/passport.
SF departure noon, be at the airport by 8:30 am. Tickets/passports mailed to you.July 9, 2006: Shanghai to Osaka Flight # 156
12:10 pm departure; 3:15 pm arrivalJuly 17, 2006: Tokyo to LAX Flight # 6 or Tokyo to SFO Flight # 8
LA arrival 11:10 am
SF arrival 10:25 amANA Website[Edit by="Clay Dube on May 31, 7:22:10 PM"][/Edit]
SpectatorAsia Pacific Arts reviewed A Beautiful Country:
http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=25976Damien Nguyen is the star of the film. He was interviewed by APA:
http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=26462Bai Ling is also in the film. She was interviewed by APA:
http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=16321[Edit by="Clay Dube on May 31, 5:32:07 PM"][/Edit]
SpectatorA review of Mehta's latest can be found in the latest issue of Asia Pacific Arts. It would be great, though, for a few teachers to comment on this film.
The APA review is at:
http://www.asiaarts.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=46595[Edit by="Clay Dube on May 30, 4:22:16 PM"][/Edit]SpectatorHi Folks,
James is quite right about the usefulness of The Perry-Castenada Map Library at the University of Texas. You should also look at the web resources thread of the Asia in My Classroom forum lists many excellent sites.You can also access a dated, but still useful catalog at:
Asia via the WebSpectatorI don't want to trigger an avalanche of things to buy posts, but this article in the NY Times discusses Mao junk that is all the rage.
SpectatorThe revised syllabus for the research seminar is attached.
SpectatorHi Folks,
Attached to this message is the revised syllabus for the General Studies 110a course. Please stop by Course Reader Materials (or call them -- the number is on the syllabus) to pick up a copy of the readings for the beginning of the course. Other readings will be made available in Shanghai. Books for the course can be found in many bookstores and online shops.
SpectatorWhat? No one's contributed any websites? Nothing special about Shanghai?
Here's a site that includes information about China's floating population and other social phenomenon. China in the Red is a compelling documentary that can be viewed in its entirety via the web:
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/pages/frontline/shows/red/
Please take a look at it and let us know what you think.
Tank Man is another important documentary available online:
SpectatorSharon -- China in the Red is an amazing documentary that aired in PBS's Frontline series. It has an excellent website and you can watch the full program via the web:
SpectatorHi Folks, It was great to meet many of you at the orientation today. You have a wonderful summer ahead of you. Prof. Huters is uniquely prepared to discuss globalization from Chinese perspectives.
UCLA students may apply for a Freeman Global Institute Scholarship. The form is attached. The application deadline is 5 pm, May 31 and no late applications will be considered. Those awarded Freeman Scholarships will receive $2,000.
SpectatorProf. Baum's syllabus from 2005 is attached.
SpectatorAttached is a copy of the 2005 syllabus. Prof. Baum will again be the Institute director.
SpectatorAttached, in pdf form, is a guide to using the discussion forum. Since you are reading this, you may not need it, but the guide includes information about inserting "hot" links (click on the "link" icon in the message screen to do this) and attaching pictures or documents.
SpectatorUCLA students participating in the HK Global Institute are eligible to apply for a Freeman Global Institute Scholarship. The application form is attached. Those selected for the award will receive $2,000. Please note the application deadline: 5 pm, May 31, 2006.
SpectatorThanks, Reza, for sharing these photos. I've asked Michael Laffan to scan some of the images for the Indonesian guide for pilgrims. I think they are quite interesting in what they reveal about Indonesian conceptions of Saudi Arabia and other peoples.
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