Monthly Archives: July 22, 2023

Language Teacher Survey

Hello everybody! If you are looking to do the survey on attitudes towards AI for teachers of language, look no further: https://msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0x11h1zn6Dgn7QG

Rise of the Mongols – Interview with Professor Christopher Atwood

Today, Lee has a fascinating interview with Professor Christopher Atwood, of the University of Pennsylvania. He studies the Mongolian and Chinese Frontier, and he recently published The Rise of the Mongols: Five Chinese Sources. Lee and Professor Atwood talk about the book and, more broadly, the early Chinese experience with the Mongols. 

Kong Yi Ji Rap

In this episode, a century-old Lu Xun story, Kong Yi Ji, has become popular again. The story reflects the struggles of youth unemployment in modern China. The story blows up on the Chinese internet. A rap song reinterprets that story, addressing contemporary issues like education and working conditions. The story demonstrates that Lu Xun remains […]