Los Angeles Area Resources
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Teaching Associations
The Chinese Language Teachers' Association of Southern California is an academic organization whose goal is to bring Chinese instructors toegther to exchange ideas and share experiences in order to better teach the younger generation about Chinese language and culture.
The Chinese Language Teachers Association, Inc. (CLTA) is a professional organization devoted exclusively to the study of Chinese language, culture and pedagogy.
Libraries
University Libraries
UCLA East Asian Libraries strengths are in Chinese archaeology; religion (especially Buddhism); folklore; premodern history and classical literature of China; Chinese fine arts as well as Chinese local historical materials and statistical yearbooks.
UC Irvine East Asian Collection One of the fastest growing East Asian collections in the country.
UC San Diego East Asian Collection
UC Santa Barbara East Asian Library strengths are in Chinese literature in medieval and modern period, contemporary Chinese and Japanese government and politics, economic and social conditions, and Chinese religious studies.
University of Southern California East Asian Libraries A nationally recognized East Asian studies resource center with emphasis on social sciences and humanities.
Public Libraries
Los Angeles Public Library, The International Languages Department One of the largest and finest multilanguage resource centers in a North American public library.
Los Angeles Public Library, The Chinatown Branch Offer a range of adult classes including citizenship classes, ESL classes, English conversation classes and computer classes in Chinese.
Monterey Park Bruggemeyer Memorial Library Collections in Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish and Vietnamese.
San Marino Public Library, Asian Language Collection 1500 Chinese language fiction and non-fiction books and a number of Chinese magazines, newspapers and children’s books.
Research Centers
USC East Asian Studies Center Social science research, innovative graduate and undergraduate training, extensive public events, and professional development.
California State University, Northridge, China Institute Established in 1982, now has nearly two hundred faculty, staff and community members that are committed to enhancing U.S. – China relations.
Loyola Marymount University, Center for Asian Business Established in 1995 to promote understanding between Asians and Americans through executive education programs, faculty research grants and student scholarships.
Asia Pacific Resource Center focus on the history, accomplishments, and cultural heritage of people from China, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
Museums and Archives
Los Angeles Chinese American Museum The first museum in Southern California dedicated to the Chinese American experience and history.
Bowers Museum Museum devoted to promoting human understanding through art.
Huntington Library Twelve-acre Chinese garden that will open to public in 2008.
Norton Simon Museum One of the world’s finest museums holding a collection of Western and Asian art from a period spanning more than 2000 years.
Chinese Historical Society of Southern California Established in 1975, one of the most active historical societies and Chinese American grassroots organizations in Los Angeles.
Ventura County Chinese American Historical Society Founded in 2000 to perform original research, preserve, publish and teach the history and experiences of Chinese Americans in Ventura County
San Diego Chinese Historical Museum Founded in 1996 to highlight the tradition of Chinese culture and history in San Diego and the world. The Museum also features a library of books on Chinese culture and a garden with koi pond.
The Alhambra Historical Society Commemorates historical events and honors persons who have played a particular role in Alhambra's history.
Monterey Park Historical Society Free tours are provided on Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Radio and TV Stations
Multicultural Broadcasting, KAZN 1300, KAHZ 1600 (Orange County)
KMRB-AM, Cantonese Broadcasting
Print Media
Cultural Centers
China Kung Fu Center A martial arts center located on Broadway Street in Chinatown in Los Angeles.
Chinese Shaolin Center Los Angeles
Community Organizations
Chinese Chamber
of Commerce
Chinese Historical Society of Southern California An organization dedicated to increasing awareness of Chinese American heritage.
Chinese Service Center of San Diego
Greater Los Angeles Federation for a Democratic China
Organization of Chinese Americans - Greater Los Angeles
Overseas Chinese Youth Association
Peking University Alumni Association of Southern California
San Diego Chinese Women’s Association
Government Agencies
The Consulate General of The People’s Republic of China, Los Angeles
Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Los Angeles
Bookstores
Evergreen Books
Nanhai Books Established
in 1987 and located in Millbrae near San Francisco, Nan Hai is committed to
promoting cultural and education exchange between China and the United States.
Nanhai has a book division offering the largest collection of learning Chinese
textbooks and reference materials; an education division tailoring programs
for non-native Chinese speakers, including study tours to and from China and
preparatory training classes for Chinese proficiency exams such as the Chinese
SAT and the Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi; and an arts center sponsoring and hosting
cultural and artistic exchanges.
Festivals and Fairs
Chinese Food Festival, Chinatown