Good morning, historians of East Asia!
Today, I would like to draw your attention to this article from a professor of political science in Toronto. Aisha Ahmad writes about the difficulties we face in adjusting to this situation. She has personal experience working in very difficult and even life-threatening circumstances, and her message and mine are the same: give yourself space to adjust. It looks like we’re in for the long haul with this physical distancing, and as a social species (homo sapiens and Mules), we find that difficult.
For some of you focusing on coursework is a way to cope with things, and to maintain a sense of control. Others feel totally paralyzed and it only gets worse because of the fear of falling behind. There is no “best” response, and only you can decide what the best course of action is for your circumstances. But I’m always available to talk through options, or offer you my perspective. As I always say: I hope to see many of you in our Zoom sessions during the week, because that means everything else is in place to allow you to focus on your course work.
HST 107: Course materials for week 11 are up. Please have your reflection on week 10’s materials up before midnight. Post on your blog in category HST107, and include “Week 10” in the title of your post.
HST259: Please have your reflection on week 10’s materials up before midnight. Post on your blog in category HST107, and include “Week 10” in the title of your post. Course materials for week 11 will be up later today (Monday).
HST267: Course materials for week 11 are up. Please have your reflection on week 10’s materials up before midnight. Post on your blog in category HST107, and include “Week 10” in the title of your post.