The Center for East Asian Studies is committed to K-16 educational outreach. Below you can find a list of programs currently available through the Center.  To learn more about educational outreach, please contact:

1 University Station G9300
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX 78712
Phone: (512) 475-6011 (Main office) or (512) 471-5811 (Department of Asian Studies)

Not Just Sushi—a website to introduce Japanese culture to American students

With the globalization of our society, it has become very important for American students to develop a sophisticated understanding of different societies in the world. This website will serve as a comprehensive resource to foster better understanding of world cultures through Japanese food.

Since the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) requirement for sixth-grade Texan students is to learn about world cultures, Not Just Sushi was developed with them in mind as the target audience. Moreover, because Asian Studies is a widely neglected area of study in the sixth grade, our focus on Japanese culture was our way of highlighting Asian culture and providing a tool for teachers wishing to teach more about this interesting culture. However, it is our hope other visitors will find this website informative and exciting to explore.

Expedition to Asia: Religions Across the Continent

Expedition to Asia - Religions Across the Continent is an interactive website through which students can explore religions in Asia and their impact on daily life in various cultures. It includes lesson plans provided that can be adapted to a variety of age and grade levels, but the site is designed with the sixth grade Texas student in mind. Specifically, this site is aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills so that it can be integrated into any sixth grade Social Studies curriculum in Texas.

Classroom Speakers

The East Asian Studies Outreach Program maintains a Speakers Bureau consisting of area experts: faculty in East Asian Studies and graduate students form our programs, and individuals from East Asian societies living in the U.S.  Speakers can present on a broad range of issues and topics including economics, political science, culture, and literature in China, Japan, and Korea.  Speakers are available for businesses, local events, or to assist teachers in providing general and specialized information on East Asia.  K-16 teachers are particularly encouraged to request speakers to bring information about East Asia to their classes.  

To request a speaker, please contact the Center for East Asian Studies at 512-475-6011.

East Asia Resource Library

The Center for East Asian Studies maintains a resource library of materials on East Asia, including DVDs, videos, photographs, and curriculum materials.

For more information on the resource library, contact the Center for East Asian Studies at 512-475-6011.