Coming Events: (2001 Summer and Fall)
Fall 2001 Courses: (New!)
PHILOSOPHY 351, CHINESE PHILOSOPHY IN CULTURAL CONTEXT
Instructor: Dr. Sandra A. Wawrytko
A chronological exploration of Chinese thought, beginning with a
philosophical common ground laid out in the earliest text, the Yi Jing, and
extending through contemporary philosophers. Uncover the secrets of Asia's
Economic Miracles deep within Confucian doctrines and Chinese culture.
Learn about the Daoist grounding for Sun Zi's "Methods of Warfare,"
carefully studied by the likes of Napolean, Mao Zedong, and the U.S.
military. Discover the philosophical profundity of Chinese poets, as
metaphor merges into metaphysical flights. Take a "Leisurely Stroll"
through the deconstructed mindscape of the Daoist Zhuang Zi, butterfly
dreamer. Marvel at the audacity of China's Chan Buddhist monks, as they
stretch the limits of pedagogy to teach the mind of no-mind. Meet Mo Zi,
leader of revolutionary armies, whose radical message of Universal Love was
doomed to oblivion--was he a far-sighted philosopher or a dangerous
fanatic. You decide!
Fall 2001 Seminars:
Tentative titles:
1. China Taiwan Relations: Historical, geographical, economic and political
perspectives (Guang Lei and Ming Hsiang Tsou will be the panelist and Allen
2. New China Foreign Policy in SE Asia (Allen will be one of the
panelists)
More information will be forthcoming. Target dates will be mid
October and
before Thanksgiving.
INTENSIVE CLASSES IN BUDDHISM
OFFERED BY SDSU PROFESSOR (New!)
Professor Sandra A. Wawrytko, who teaches in both Asian Studies and
Philosophy at SDSU, will make her regular summer trek to Taiwan to teach at
the English Buddhist College at Fo Guang Shan (Buddha Light Mountain)
Temple in Kaohsiung in June. Three intensive classes will be offered,
totalling 54 hours, including Basic Buddhism, Introduction to Chan
Buddhism, and Humanistic Buddhism. Two seminal Buddhist texts also will be
examined, The Heart Sutra and The Diamond Sutra. Students will include
Buddhist nuns and monks, as well as laypersons.
Dr. Wawrytko will also present a paper on "Chinese Philosophy's Links to
Post-modern Science: Chan Insights from Master Hui-neng," at the12th
Inter.
Conference on Chinese Philosophy, sponsored by the International Society
for Chinese Philosophy the Graduate School of the Chinese Academy of Social
Sciences, the International Institute of Chinese Philosophy ,the Institute
for the History of Chinese Philosophy, July 20-24, 2001
April 28, at 12 noon at Morgan Run in Rancho Santa Fe. Dr. Howard
Chang will have a seminar to introduce the Three Gorges Dam project. The
luncheon seminar costs $ 20.
THREE GORGES DAM PROJECT
The Three Gorges Dam Project under construction in China is the
largest
project of mankind in modern times. While this project should bring
many
benefits in flood control, power generation, navigation improvement, etc.,
it nevertheless is very controversial. It is apparent that the high
dam
will disrupt flood flow as well as sand flow in the river channel.
Many
eminent scientists in China and elsewhere are opposed to the project because
of the large expenditure, people resettlement, environmental impacts, and
most of all, potential siltation in the reservoir that may eventually render
the project useless.
Our speaker, Dr. Howard Chang, is on the Civil Engineering faculty at
San
Diego State University. He is the author of the book Fluvial
Processes in
River Engineering. He was the consultant to the Pacific Gas &
Electric
Company in developing solutions for reservoir sedimentation on the Feather
River in northern California.
Dr. Chang is a technical consultant for the Three Gorges Dam project
on
sedimentation engineering. His primary duty is to provide technical support
to Chinese Scientists on the problems of reservoir sedimentation and
potential river channel changes after the dam completion. Dr.
Chang will
make a general introduction of the project. He will also provide an
analysis for the sedimentation problem of the reservoir.
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, NORTHRIDGE
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
SHANGHAI THEATRE ACADEMY
15 25 MARCH 2001
A delegation from the Shanghai Theatre Academy, headed by President Rong
Guang Run, will visit Southern California for ten days beginning 15 March 2001.
The visit is sponsored by three SOCCIS campuses and is partially funded by a
SOCCIS Small Grants Program Award. Faculty and students from all SOCCIS
campuses are invited to participate in all of the Workshops/Exchanges and
Performances listed here.
The company will present the West Coast premiere of the classical Chinese drama,
Dream of Butterfly. Performances are scheduled as follows:
Sunday 18 March 2:00 pm - California Institute for Chinese Performing Arts
9837 Baldwin Place, El Monte
Reservations: (626) 279-5550
Monday 19 March 8:00 pm California State University, Northridge
Campus Theatre, Nordhoff Hall (formerly Speech-Drama)
Reservations: (818) 677-2488
Thursday 22 March 8:00 pm California State University, Long Beach
University Theatre
Reservations: (562) 432-1818
Performance details can also be found at http//:www.csun.edu/theatre/shanghai.html
Dream of Butterfly has been performed by the Academy in Japan, the
United Kingdom, Germany, and at various festivals in Beijing and Shanghai.
The playwright, Mr. Cao Lu-sheng, and the director of the production, Mr. Chen
Ming-zheng, are accompanying the troupe.
In addition to the public performances of Dream of Butterfly a
number of Workshops/Exchanges have been organized. Faculty and students
from all southern California campuses are invited to participate.
Saturday 17 March 10:30-11:30 am East/West Players
120 Judge John Aiso Street, Los Angeles
Information: Mr. Tim Dang (213) 625-7000
info@eastwestplayers.org
An informal exchange between members of the Shanghai Theatre Academy
delegation and company members of East/West Players. Special
discussion with the playwriting unit of East/West Players.
Monday 19 March 10:00-12:00 am California State University,
Northridge
Nordhoff Hall (formerly Speech-Drama), Room 111
Information: Dr. Ah-Jeong Kim (818) 677-2667 or 677-3086
ah-jeong.kim@csun.edu
- Inter-Cultural Theatre. An exchange between faculty and students of the
Shanghai Theatre Academy and faculty and students from CSUN, exploring the
possibilities and problems associated with inter-cultural theatrical
performances.
Tuesday 20 March 9:30-11:00 am California State University,
Northridge
Sierra Hall, Room 285
Information: Dr. Rick Mitchell (818) 677-3422
rick.mitchell@csun.edu
- Tradition and Innovation in Contemporary Chinese Playwriting?/b>
An exchange with the playwright of Dream of Butterfly, Mr. Cao Lu-sheng,
and CSUN playwriting students.
Tuesday 20 March 9:30-11:00 am California State University,
Northridge
Nordhoff Hall (formerly Speech-Drama), Room 113
Information: Prof. Peter Grego (818) 677-3073 or 677-3086
peter.grego@csun.edu
Acting Workshop An exploration and comparison of approaches to
acting pedagogy in China and the United States. Actors from the
production of Dream of Butterfly and CSUN acting students will
participate.
Tuesday 20 March 1:00-3:00 pm California State University,
Northridge
Nordhoff Hall (formerly Speech-Drama), Room 113
Information: Prof. Peter Grego (818) 677-3073 or 677-3086
peter.grego@csun.edu
- Directing Workshop?nbsp; An exploration and comparison of directing
styles and approaches in China and the United States. The director
of Dream of Butterfly, Mr. Chen Ming-zheng, will participate in the
exchange.
Tuesday 20 March 2:00-4:00 pm California State University,
Northridge
Nordhoff Hall (formerly Speech-Drama), Room 121
Information: Prof. Owen Smith or Prof. Jerry Abbitt (818) 677-3086
owen.smith@csun.edu or jerry.abbitt@csun.edu
- Theatre Technology and Design?nbsp; An exploration and comparison
of approaches to teaching stage design and theatre technology in China and
the United States. The designer of Dream of Butterfly, Mr.
Fan He-sheng, will participate with CSUN faculty and students in the
design and technology program.
Wednesday 21 March 3:30-6:00 pm University of California at Los
Angeles
MacGowan Hall, Room 1340
Information: Dr. Patricia Harter ((310) 206-7217
pharter@emelnitz.ucla.edu
- erformance Exchange Workshop?/b> Students from the UCLA
Theatre Department and actors from the Shanghai Theatre Academy will
present brief performance excerpts illustrating Western and Chinese
performing styles.
General information about the Workshops/Exchanges can also be found at:
http//:www.csun.edu/theatre/shanghai.html
For further information contact: Dr. Heinrich R. Falk (818) 677-2138 or 677-3086
heinrich.falk@csun.edu
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Center for Chinese Studies
University of California, Los Angeles
Box 951487
Los Angeles, California 90095-1487
tel (310) 825-8683
fax (310) 206-3555
http://www.isop.ucla.edu/ccs
2. The Chinese Historical Museum has a special exhibition, Pillow Talk, on the
history of pillows, including an opium bed from LA.
3. An artists’ exhibit and painting demonstrations will be held Saturday and
Sunday from 10 to 6 at 5045 Convoy Street.
4. In Spring 2001, Dr. Mei Zhong is scheduling a series of guest lectures for the
Intercultural communication seminar.
Dr. Judith Liu, Professor, Sociology Dept, University of San Diego, spoke
to us about sociology and culture and her research on women with AIDS on March
6, 2001.
Ms. Ritsuko Nakahashi, Executive Director of the Japan Society of San Diego
and Tijuana, spoke to us about the Japanese culture and politics/policies in
international relationships, on March 20, 2001.
Dr. Mary Fong, CSU San Bernardino, Dept of Communication, will be
speaking to us about issues regarding identity and culture, on April 24,
2001. the class meets at 7:00pm in PSFA 309. (note, it's a very small
conference room)
Dr. John Rider, Professor Emaritus of Journalism and Mass Communication,
Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, will speak to us about the
relationship of mass communication and culture, on May 8, 2001.
