Author: TDH

Dear historians of East Asia, Is anybody else done with the cold, grey, wet weather? I have lived in the US for 7 winters and I keep being amazed at how long it takes to get out of the grey Continue Reading … … Read More >Briefing April 1 (Wed)

Good morning, historians of East Asia! Today, I would like to draw your attention to this article from a professor of political science in Toronto. Aisha Ahmad writes about the difficulties we face in adjusting to this situation. She has Continue Reading … … Read More >Briefing March 30 (Monday)

Good morning, historians of East Asia! Resource! Today I’d like to share with you a useful resource to help you with revising your writing. This works for all writing, not only for the reflections and assignments for this course. Head Continue Reading … … Read More >Briefing March 27

Good morning historians of East Asia! In response to many students’ observation that they find it hard to work from home, remain motivated, and stick to a schedule, I offer a link to a google doc compiled for students at Continue Reading … … Read More >Briefing, March 26

Good morning, historians of East Asia! Today two tech-tips in the video: how to password protect a post, and how to check my email signature for Zoom drop-in times: HST107: Check through the first posts on the Canvas discussion board, Continue Reading … … Read More >Briefing, March 25

Good morning, historians of East Asia! Some of you may feel unprepared for today’s Zoom sessions, because a million things have got in your way; or you’re procrastinating like a pro on submitting an assignment for your final project; or Continue Reading … … Read More >Briefing March 24

Good morning! Spring has officially sprung over the weekend, and I have even seen some cherry blossoms out already. I walked to campus, because I live nearby and I miss my regular commute. It’s very quiet without all of you Continue Reading … … Read More >Briefing March 23

Congratulations! You made it to the end of the first week of remote learning! via GIPHY I would love to hear from you about your experience so far: you can just email me, or drop in on the tutorials today Continue Reading … … Read More >Briefing March 20