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Book showcases Chinese proverbs
Larry and Qin Herzberg's new book contains the proverbs of Chinese sages and everyday folk—and a few of spurious origin. May 03, 2012 | Myrna Anderson

Q&A: Japanese tsunami
Calvin professors talk about earthquakes, tsunamis, nuclear power, radiation and the resiliency of the Japanese people. March 15, 2011 | Myrna Anderson

Book on Chinese grammar
Qin and Larry Herzberg, professors of Asian Studies, recently co-authored "Basic Patterns of Chinese Grammar: A Student's Guide to Correct Structures and Common Errors." The book serves as a quick-reference supplement to any course of Mandarin Chinese language study. The text helps learners avoid the most common errors non-native speakers make when translating from English into Chinese. Stone Bridge Press published the book earlier this month. December 10, 2010 | Matt Kucinski

Korean prof reflects on first semester
Sun-Yang Hwang teaches Korean language and spreads the jeong. January 15, 2010 | Myrna Anderson

Korean added at Calvin
Calvin students will have a new option this fall when it comes to language courses: Korean. May 13, 2009 | Matt Kucinski

Keeping Asia at the forefront
When Calvin College established an Asian Studies minor in 2001, professor of history Dan Bays, an Asia specialist, said simply: “Ignorance of Asia is not an option for the 21st century." August 15, 2008 | Phil DeHaan