You are warmly invited to the first of the Asian Studies Seminar Series events for this semester on Friday 2 October, 4-6pm (UK time), when we will be hosting a roundtable discussion on the topic of “Games and Gaming in the East Asian Studies Classroom.”
Abstract:
East Asia has been at the forefront of many developments in the gaming industry—currently one of the fastest growing industries in the world. From the design and production of consoles and games to the professionalization of e-sports and the social implications of gaming cultures, both positive and negative, East Asia has pioneered numerous global trends. As much as games can serve as a lens onto contemporary East Asian cultures and societies, however, they can also provide a pedagogical tool to inspire deeper engagement with historical texts and events as well as innovative methods for language learning.
This roundtable will examine how, as scholars and students of East Asia, we approach games and gaming in the classroom, with speakers sharing their own experiences of teaching about East Asia with and through games.
Speakers:
Barbara Wall, University of Copenhagen
Sarah Grossi, IT University Copenhagen
Leo Ching, Duke University
Yan Liu, Duke University
Registration:
The roundtable will be hosted on zoom. All are welcome to attend, but please pre-register here for access to the event: https://ed-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJErde-rqjItHNF4j6ZKU_yDidfNeaPUW2mz