Off the Beaten Path: Linguistics Fieldwork in Northeast IndiaAccess to Northeast India has been restricted for a long time. Only now are we able to learn more about the fascinating ethnic and linguistic diversity of this area close to the Himalayas. Join this presentation to learn about a very different life and the process of documenting the Karbi language. Location: EMU Alsea/Coquille
Presentation Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
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Chinese Music--Traditional and ContemporaryChinese Music has been made since the dawn of Chinese civilization with documents and artifacts providing evidence of a well-developed musical culture. Today, the music continues a rich traditional heritage in one aspect, while emerging into a more contemporary form at the same time. The presentation will introduce music played by traditional Chinese instruments, traditional Chinese opera and Chinese musical film, then followed by a introduction to contemporary Chinese music. Location: EMU Alsea/Coquille
Presentation Time: 2:15pm-2:40pm
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Deutsch: Do you know your sister language?German is a sister language of English. What does that mean? Your arm, hands, and fingers are ‘Arm’, ‘Haende’, and ‘Finger’ in German. Any similarities? Plenty. Just like between real siblings. Learn more about the systematic similarities that connect German and English, and play in teams against each other guessing the correct corresponding words between the two languages. Location: EMU Alsea/Coquille
Presentation Time: 1:15pm - 2:00pm
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Puppet Theater in GermanyA brief history of the tradition of puppet theater in Germany and a look at the world of puppetry in Germany today. Location: EMU Alsea/Coquille
Presentation Time: 9:15am-9:40am
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OrigamiJapanese paper craft We will make two three dimensional items out of Origami, pretty craft paper. Location: EMU Alsea/Coquille
Presentation Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
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Fiesta Flamenca Survival GuideHave you ever wondered how you could possibly be able to survive if you were invited to a fiesta flamenca in Southern Spain? Come to our presentation and we'll teach you the basics moves to dance Sevillanas and to clap your hands to accompany the Rumbas. Not dancing or musical skills required. Lots of fun guaranteed! Location: EMU Fir
Presentation Time: 1:15pm - 2:00pm
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Persian Dance with Live Music Persian Modern Fusion dance accompanied by live music played by SANTOOR, a Persian music instrument with a mesmerizing sound. Location: EMU Fir
Presentation Time: 2:15pm-2:40pm
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Bhangra and Bollywood Dance from IndiaBhangra Folk Dance and Bollywood Movie dances. Learn simple, basic steps, info on culture, etc. Bhangra is a folk dance from Northern India. It is a celebration dance that started with farmers in Punjab celebrating a good harvest. The moves are energetic and rhythmic and music is fun and upbeat. SatPavan Khalsa has been teaching and performing for the past 20 years and currently teaches 9 classes a week in Eugene as well as performs with her group Eugene Bhangra Dance Group. Location: EMU Fir
Presentation Time: 12:15pm - 1:00pm
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Traditional Aboriginal Dance in TaiwanThis session will teach students how to do some classic movements of the Taiwan aboriginal people's dance. Location: EMU Fir
Presentation Time: 11:15am-11:40am
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Japanese Traditional GamesWe'll introduce lots of cool Japanese traditional games. Won't you come and try them? Location: EMU Fir
Presentation Time: 9:15am - 10:00am
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