Institute of East Asian Studies

University of California, Berkeley

News and Announcements

» "The Monroe Doctrine and National Self-identity in the Late Qing Period" (Today)
» "The Current State of Historical Cultural Heritage Sites in China: Tibetan Buddhist Temples in Inner Mongolia, Qinghai and Lhasa" (Tue, Dec 1st)
» "Personal / Political Conciousness: South Korean Women Confront Breast Cancer" (Tue, Dec 1st)
» "Li Xiangting, guqin master: Guqin music presentation" (Thu, Dec 3rd)
» "Japanese Studies at Berkeley: Past, Present,and Future" (Sun, Dec 6th)

UC Berkeley is one of the premier institutions for the study of East Asia in the United States. The Institute of East Asian Studies (IEAS) at UC Berkeley promotes teaching and research on East Asia in all disciplines and professional programs. The Institute and its regional centers sponsor a wide variety of activities including academic seminars and colloquia series, public lectures, cultural events, and other programs that facilitate appreciation of the multifaceted Pacific Rim. It is the mission of the Institute to foster interaction among the academic, business, and professional communities on issues related to East Asia.