Category: Daily briefings for courses

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

Dear Historians of East Asia, Things are starting to take shape with the courses. Details for Zoom sessions can be found on the Canvas home page of each course, and it will stay the same throughout the rest of the Continue Reading … … Read More >Briefing March 18