UK Faculty and Students Share Appalachian Culture in China
University of Kentucky students and faculty will travel to Shanghai in May to share Appalachian culture at the American Studies Center at Shanghai University.
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American Studies at Shanghai University: Andy Doolen
With the help of a generous grant from the U.S. State Department, UK has been able to forge a partnership across the Pacific. On March 29th, 2012, three UK scholars will go to deliver lectures for the Inaugural Symposium for the American Studies Center at Shanghai.
Lecture to Discuss Arab World Revolutions
The revolutions throughout Egypt, Libya, Tunisia and other nations in the Arab world have inspired earnest debate among experts. UK experts will discuss related topics this Friday.
Confucius Institute's Spring Gala Will Bring Authentic Chinese Acts
Performances to include traditional dances, tai-chi and kung-fu demonstrations
A&S Faculty Travel to India to Strengthen Ties in International Education
Two A&S professors head to India to foster relationships in higher education as part of an international delegation.
Economic and Education Opportunities with the Indian Studies Program & Minor
Paul Karan is a professor in the Department of Geography and the Director of the Indian Studies Program & Minor. In this podcast, Karan describes what the Indian Studies Program is, who it's for, and how it can prepare Arts & Sciences students for a career in a variety of fields, whether in India or working with Indian companies.
UK Offers Chinese Studies Major
UK jumps into the Middle Kingdom as a new Chinese Studies major makes its official start this spring.
UK Hosts Conference on 17th Century France
UK will host the 30th Annual Conference for the Society for Interdisciplinary French Seventeenth-Century Studies (SE17) beginning Thursday, Nov. 3.
Wei Jiang: Developing an Online Chinese Curriculum for High-Schoolers
Since 2006, Wei Jiang has been a member of a team developing a series of online Chinese Language & Culture courses, taught through BlackBoard, aimed toward high school students. Once the curriculum is completed, courses will range from Chinese I to AP Levels I and II. These are currently available to students, and level III is in development.
This podcast was produced by Stephen Gordinier.
UK Welcomes International Studies Director
Member of the Department of Sociology accustomed to creative and interdisciplinary work across colleges and continents, which is ideal for his new role at UK