Asia Workshop is a dynamic working space where students and instructors collaborate to discuss emerging issues in Asia. Topics for discussion change every year to keep up with both regional and global developments.
This year's workshop focuses on the theme "Asia in Mixed Cultures." We are increasingly witnessing the blending of cultures at both individual and national levels. More young people today are born and raised in multicultural environments, giving them the freedom to embrace the cultures they prefer. Culture is no longer solely inherited; it can be chosen. Additionally, social and physical environments are evolving to accommodate this cultural blending. This prompts us to question the relevance of national boundaries, countries, uniqueness, and differences. What defines Asia? What does it mean to be an Asian?
To answer these questions, we will design various activities, lectures, interactive sessions with guest speakers, and simulated fieldwork, among other methods, to generate a comprehensive understanding of Asia in a changing world. We will introduce immersive technologies to facilitate students’ first-hand observations while conducting simulated fieldwork on campus.