BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Modern China Through Literature: Cultural Roots\, Contemporary Outcomes X-WR-TIMEZONE:Pacific Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261009T105603Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50889007132352 DTSTART:20251101T163000Z DTEND:20251101T190000Z DESCRIPTION:This seminar surveys China’s cultural history through brief e xcerpts of significant literature well known to Chinese\, and key to under standing the context of current Chinese thought. The student will acquire a knowledge of and appreciation for major literature from critical periods of Chinese history that shape or reflect the thinking of contemporary edu cated Chinese. The classical period set patterns of hierarchy\, as well as the role of personal meditation\, attachment to place and social networks . Revolutionary period work reflected the struggles of encounters with the West and national identity adjustments\, from self-mocking pain at foreig n repression to assertive nationalism. The major work of Mao (a classicall y trained librarian) continues the transitional struggle in both a practic al and more strategically violent way\, echoing some of the hubris of a le gendary semi-hero. The final globally distinguished selections combine maj or elements of this literary heritage playing out in the present.\n\nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\n\nDr. Susan Walcott has a BA in History from Swarthmore C ollege\, an MA in Chinese history from Rutgers University\, a PhD in Geogr aphy from Indiana University\, and was a Ford Foundation scholar in Chines e at Princeton University. She headed the China Specialty Group of the Ame rican Association of Geographers and founded Asia Research Centers at two universities. She is now a Professor of Geography Emerita at the Universit y of North Carolina-Greensboro. Her principal research interests concern r egional economic development\, particularly in rapidly transitioning areas throughout Asia. Books\, numerous chapters and articles from grant-suppor ted overseas research focusing on high technology parks and industry clust ers (life science\, furniture\, tea) across the U.S. and China\, moderniza tion in Bhutan\, and immigrant entrepreneurs. Active in many aspects of OL LI\, she finds that giving presentations is the most fun.\n\nABOUT CONTINU ING EDUCATION SEMINARS\n\nThese courses are for people eager to engage in a studious seminar format. Each in-person only seminar meets weekly\, over four sessions. The seminars are led by current and retired professors who provide formal study guides and lead college-level discussions\, with par ticipants actively contributing to each session. Seminars are noncredit an d ungraded but include challenging homework. \n\nParticipation is open to all adults\; no previous affiliation with UO is required. Osher Lifelong L earning Institute (OLLI) membership is not required\, however\, active OLL I members may register at a reduced fee. GEO:44.04908;-123.088112 LOCATION:Baker Downtown Center SUMMARY:Modern China Through Literature: Cultural Roots\, Contemporary Outc omes URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.uoregon.edu/event/modern-china-through-liter ature-cultural-roots-contemporary-outcomes CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations CATEGORIES:Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261009T105603Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50889007133377 DTSTART:20251108T173000Z DTEND:20251108T200000Z DESCRIPTION:This seminar surveys China’s cultural history through brief e xcerpts of significant literature well known to Chinese\, and key to under standing the context of current Chinese thought. The student will acquire a knowledge of and appreciation for major literature from critical periods of Chinese history that shape or reflect the thinking of contemporary edu cated Chinese. The classical period set patterns of hierarchy\, as well as the role of personal meditation\, attachment to place and social networks . Revolutionary period work reflected the struggles of encounters with the West and national identity adjustments\, from self-mocking pain at foreig n repression to assertive nationalism. The major work of Mao (a classicall y trained librarian) continues the transitional struggle in both a practic al and more strategically violent way\, echoing some of the hubris of a le gendary semi-hero. The final globally distinguished selections combine maj or elements of this literary heritage playing out in the present.\n\nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\n\nDr. Susan Walcott has a BA in History from Swarthmore C ollege\, an MA in Chinese history from Rutgers University\, a PhD in Geogr aphy from Indiana University\, and was a Ford Foundation scholar in Chines e at Princeton University. She headed the China Specialty Group of the Ame rican Association of Geographers and founded Asia Research Centers at two universities. She is now a Professor of Geography Emerita at the Universit y of North Carolina-Greensboro. Her principal research interests concern r egional economic development\, particularly in rapidly transitioning areas throughout Asia. Books\, numerous chapters and articles from grant-suppor ted overseas research focusing on high technology parks and industry clust ers (life science\, furniture\, tea) across the U.S. and China\, moderniza tion in Bhutan\, and immigrant entrepreneurs. Active in many aspects of OL LI\, she finds that giving presentations is the most fun.\n\nABOUT CONTINU ING EDUCATION SEMINARS\n\nThese courses are for people eager to engage in a studious seminar format. Each in-person only seminar meets weekly\, over four sessions. The seminars are led by current and retired professors who provide formal study guides and lead college-level discussions\, with par ticipants actively contributing to each session. Seminars are noncredit an d ungraded but include challenging homework. \n\nParticipation is open to all adults\; no previous affiliation with UO is required. Osher Lifelong L earning Institute (OLLI) membership is not required\, however\, active OLL I members may register at a reduced fee. GEO:44.04908;-123.088112 LOCATION:Baker Downtown Center SUMMARY:Modern China Through Literature: Cultural Roots\, Contemporary Outc omes URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.uoregon.edu/event/modern-china-through-liter ature-cultural-roots-contemporary-outcomes CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations CATEGORIES:Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261009T105603Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50889007134402 DTSTART:20251115T173000Z DTEND:20251115T200000Z DESCRIPTION:This seminar surveys China’s cultural history through brief e xcerpts of significant literature well known to Chinese\, and key to under standing the context of current Chinese thought. The student will acquire a knowledge of and appreciation for major literature from critical periods of Chinese history that shape or reflect the thinking of contemporary edu cated Chinese. The classical period set patterns of hierarchy\, as well as the role of personal meditation\, attachment to place and social networks . Revolutionary period work reflected the struggles of encounters with the West and national identity adjustments\, from self-mocking pain at foreig n repression to assertive nationalism. The major work of Mao (a classicall y trained librarian) continues the transitional struggle in both a practic al and more strategically violent way\, echoing some of the hubris of a le gendary semi-hero. The final globally distinguished selections combine maj or elements of this literary heritage playing out in the present.\n\nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\n\nDr. Susan Walcott has a BA in History from Swarthmore C ollege\, an MA in Chinese history from Rutgers University\, a PhD in Geogr aphy from Indiana University\, and was a Ford Foundation scholar in Chines e at Princeton University. She headed the China Specialty Group of the Ame rican Association of Geographers and founded Asia Research Centers at two universities. She is now a Professor of Geography Emerita at the Universit y of North Carolina-Greensboro. Her principal research interests concern r egional economic development\, particularly in rapidly transitioning areas throughout Asia. Books\, numerous chapters and articles from grant-suppor ted overseas research focusing on high technology parks and industry clust ers (life science\, furniture\, tea) across the U.S. and China\, moderniza tion in Bhutan\, and immigrant entrepreneurs. Active in many aspects of OL LI\, she finds that giving presentations is the most fun.\n\nABOUT CONTINU ING EDUCATION SEMINARS\n\nThese courses are for people eager to engage in a studious seminar format. Each in-person only seminar meets weekly\, over four sessions. The seminars are led by current and retired professors who provide formal study guides and lead college-level discussions\, with par ticipants actively contributing to each session. Seminars are noncredit an d ungraded but include challenging homework. \n\nParticipation is open to all adults\; no previous affiliation with UO is required. Osher Lifelong L earning Institute (OLLI) membership is not required\, however\, active OLL I members may register at a reduced fee. GEO:44.04908;-123.088112 LOCATION:Baker Downtown Center SUMMARY:Modern China Through Literature: Cultural Roots\, Contemporary Outc omes URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.uoregon.edu/event/modern-china-through-liter ature-cultural-roots-contemporary-outcomes CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations CATEGORIES:Seminar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20261009T105603Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_50889007135427 DTSTART:20251122T173000Z DTEND:20251122T200000Z DESCRIPTION:This seminar surveys China’s cultural history through brief e xcerpts of significant literature well known to Chinese\, and key to under standing the context of current Chinese thought. The student will acquire a knowledge of and appreciation for major literature from critical periods of Chinese history that shape or reflect the thinking of contemporary edu cated Chinese. The classical period set patterns of hierarchy\, as well as the role of personal meditation\, attachment to place and social networks . Revolutionary period work reflected the struggles of encounters with the West and national identity adjustments\, from self-mocking pain at foreig n repression to assertive nationalism. The major work of Mao (a classicall y trained librarian) continues the transitional struggle in both a practic al and more strategically violent way\, echoing some of the hubris of a le gendary semi-hero. The final globally distinguished selections combine maj or elements of this literary heritage playing out in the present.\n\nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR\n\nDr. Susan Walcott has a BA in History from Swarthmore C ollege\, an MA in Chinese history from Rutgers University\, a PhD in Geogr aphy from Indiana University\, and was a Ford Foundation scholar in Chines e at Princeton University. She headed the China Specialty Group of the Ame rican Association of Geographers and founded Asia Research Centers at two universities. She is now a Professor of Geography Emerita at the Universit y of North Carolina-Greensboro. Her principal research interests concern r egional economic development\, particularly in rapidly transitioning areas throughout Asia. Books\, numerous chapters and articles from grant-suppor ted overseas research focusing on high technology parks and industry clust ers (life science\, furniture\, tea) across the U.S. and China\, moderniza tion in Bhutan\, and immigrant entrepreneurs. Active in many aspects of OL LI\, she finds that giving presentations is the most fun.\n\nABOUT CONTINU ING EDUCATION SEMINARS\n\nThese courses are for people eager to engage in a studious seminar format. Each in-person only seminar meets weekly\, over four sessions. The seminars are led by current and retired professors who provide formal study guides and lead college-level discussions\, with par ticipants actively contributing to each session. Seminars are noncredit an d ungraded but include challenging homework. \n\nParticipation is open to all adults\; no previous affiliation with UO is required. Osher Lifelong L earning Institute (OLLI) membership is not required\, however\, active OLL I members may register at a reduced fee. GEO:44.04908;-123.088112 LOCATION:Baker Downtown Center SUMMARY:Modern China Through Literature: Cultural Roots\, Contemporary Outc omes URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.uoregon.edu/event/modern-china-through-liter ature-cultural-roots-contemporary-outcomes CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations CATEGORIES:Seminar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR