MAR 12, 2010
Exchanging Culture: Japanese teens get a taste of life as Modesto students
The Modesto Bee
Japanese teenagers Ayano Imamura and Ryuki Tomita were surprised to learn that U.S. high schools let students choose some of their classes. They also liked how some students are eager to answer teachers' questions, unlike in their homeland. Ayano and Ryuki were among 18 students from Kyoto, Japan, who have been visiting Modesto for three weeks as part of a foreign exchange program.
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MAR 12, 2010
Japanese exchange students enjoying their last days at MHCC
The Advocate
Asked what they would want to take home with them, Shimizu said, “Clothes sizes. My clothes size is very difficult to find in Japan.” Tamada said, “American girls. They are more beautiful than in Japan.” Saito said, “No tax on shopping. It’s cheaper than Japan.”
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MAR 12, 2010
The dragon ascends to the sound of music
Viet Nam News
The Viet Nam National Academy of Music (VNAM) and Southwest Chamber Music (SWC) have kicked off the Vietnamese portion of the Ascending Dragon music festival, which will feature performances in both Viet Nam and the US during its six-week duration.
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MAR 12, 2010
Ajami and the Oscars: Who Really Represents Israel?
Mashtrends.com
In recent years I have often wondered whether Israeli public diplomacy should use Israeli culture as a means for improving its image, even when it is critical of Israel or presents negative aspects, which are not necessarily representative of the society as a whole.
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MAR 11, 2010
History professor studies how Appalachian culture became a part of U.S. foreign policy
Appalachian State University News
“We sent musicians, artifacts and films about the region to Finland all trying to show the federal government stepping in to help Appalachia without destroying the region’s cultural identity,” Krenn said. “One of the messages of the exhibit was that a great society can defend itself against communism and take care of its social problems. So there was a not-so-subtle message that if we can do it, Finland can do it.”
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