The USC U.S. – China Institute (USCI) and the National Consortium for Teaching About Asia (NCTA) are offering a NO-COST professional development opportunity open to all interested K-12 educators.
Enrollment is limited to 24 participants and priority will be given to high school world history and language arts teachers, though all K-12 educators are invited to apply. Sessions will meet at the UTLA Building on nine Tuesday evenings from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, one weekend session from 9am to 4pm, and one weekend workshop at USC (see seminar webpage for full schedule). For these meeting days, participants will be provided with free parking at the UTLA building, as well as complimentary refreshments.
Individuals who successfully complete the seminar and its follow-up requirements receive:
• $200 in East Asian reference and teaching materials
• $500 stipend
• Two (2) LAUSD multicultural salary points OR six (6) USC Rossier School of Education Continuing Education Units (CEUs), fee applicable
Among the topics covered in the seminar:
• Geography / Premodern China, Japan, and Korea (philosophy, social structure, key institutions)
• 19th Century Domestic and External Challenges
• War, Revolution, and Nation-Making
• Economic Development and Social / Cultural Change
• Relations with the United States
• 21st Century Challenges and Opportunities
• Web Research / Web Collaboration
HOW TO APPLY
Download the USCI/NCTA Spring 2011 "East Asia Since 1800" Seminar at UTLA application from the “K-12 Curriculum” section of our website at . In addition to the completed application form, you will need to submit:
• A short 1-2 page resume (curriculum vita) listing your educational and work experience
• A letter from your school principal confirming your teaching assignment
• A refundable deposit check for $50, made payable to "University of Southern California," to hold your registration; the check will be returned to you at the conclusion of the seminar
*APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, February 11, 2011,
but we will begin admitting participants upon receipt of applications
For additional information, please contact 213-821-4382 or .
Organized by the USC U.S. – China Institute in cooperation with the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia and the UCLA/USC Joint East Asian Studies Center, with generous funding from the Freeman Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education.
USC U.S. – China Institute
3535 S. Figueroa St., FIG 202, Los Angeles, CA 90089-1262
Phone: 213-821-4382 / Fax: 213-821-2382
web: china.usc.edu / e-mail: uschina@usc.edu
Enrollment is limited to 24 participants and priority will be given to high school world history and language arts teachers, though all K-12 educators are invited to apply. Sessions will meet at the UTLA Building on nine Tuesday evenings from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, one weekend session from 9am to 4pm, and one weekend workshop at USC (see seminar webpage for full schedule). For these meeting days, participants will be provided with free parking at the UTLA building, as well as complimentary refreshments.
Individuals who successfully complete the seminar and its follow-up requirements receive:
• $200 in East Asian reference and teaching materials
• $500 stipend
• Two (2) LAUSD multicultural salary points OR six (6) USC Rossier School of Education Continuing Education Units (CEUs), fee applicable
Among the topics covered in the seminar:
• Geography / Premodern China, Japan, and Korea (philosophy, social structure, key institutions)
• 19th Century Domestic and External Challenges
• War, Revolution, and Nation-Making
• Economic Development and Social / Cultural Change
• Relations with the United States
• 21st Century Challenges and Opportunities
• Web Research / Web Collaboration
HOW TO APPLY
Download the USCI/NCTA Spring 2011 "East Asia Since 1800" Seminar at UTLA application from the “K-12 Curriculum” section of our website at . In addition to the completed application form, you will need to submit:
• A short 1-2 page resume (curriculum vita) listing your educational and work experience
• A letter from your school principal confirming your teaching assignment
• A refundable deposit check for $50, made payable to "University of Southern California," to hold your registration; the check will be returned to you at the conclusion of the seminar
*APPLICATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, February 11, 2011,
but we will begin admitting participants upon receipt of applications
For additional information, please contact 213-821-4382 or .
Organized by the USC U.S. – China Institute in cooperation with the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia and the UCLA/USC Joint East Asian Studies Center, with generous funding from the Freeman Foundation and the U.S. Department of Education.
USC U.S. – China Institute
3535 S. Figueroa St., FIG 202, Los Angeles, CA 90089-1262
Phone: 213-821-4382 / Fax: 213-821-2382
web: china.usc.edu / e-mail: uschina@usc.edu