Welcome

The Center for East Asian Studies at the University of Pennsylvania is an interdisciplinary unit composed of faculty members whose teaching and research focus primarily on China, Japan, Korea, and bordering areas.

Fellowships, Events & More

If you are looking for fellowships, events, or job opportunities related to East Asian Studies, be sure to check out our Newsletter listings. Back issues for the past year are posted at the Newsletter link at top. If you would like to subscribe to the CEAS Newsletter, send your e-mail address to ceas@ccat.sas.upenn.edu.

East Asian Area Studies Major and Minor

For additional information about the East Asian Area Studies Major and Minor please visit our Degree, Programs and Requirements page or contact Dr. Frank L. Chance.
For the most recent list of courses, please visit our Academics page.

Penn High School Chinese Academy

Penn offers the second year of its High School Chinese Academy with two levels of language instruction, lectures by Penn professors, and cultural enrichment activities.
More information here .
Application form here .

Penn High School Chinese Teaching Development Grant

In connection with the High School Chinese Academy, five area Chinese teachers will be offered a stipend-supported week of professional development experience. Act 48 credit is available to Pennsylvania school teachers.
More information here .
Application form here .

Summer Institute for Educators

Demystifying Stereotypes and Understanding Contemporary Cultures
in Asia, Africa, and the Middle East

DEADLINE EXTENDED: APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 13

K-16 teachers from Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey are invited to apply for the University of Pennsylvania’s week-long Summer 2008 Institute (June 23-27, 2008). The Summer Institute is most appropriate for Social Studies, World History/Cultures, Art, and Music teachers, but teachers of all subjects may apply.

Selected candidates will be paid a stipend of $150 and receive materials for the classroom, contingent on attendance at all sessions and completion of a basic lesson plan by the last day of the institute. Pennsylvania teachers will receive ACT 48 credit. Teachers from New Jersey can also receive professional development credits through Penn’s Graduate School of Education.

See the Flyer here .
Application form here .