Past K-12 Seminars

The second part of this seminar covers the topics include Japanese Literature, Buddhism, Patterns of the Korean Past, Mongols - Ming, Qing - East Asia at 1800.

This seminar will introduce K-12 educators to the untold story of Anna May Wong, Hollywood’s first Asian American movie star. Author Katie Gee Salisbury will discuss her debut book, Not Your China Doll, which reclaims Wong's powerful legacy. Participants will explore how to integrate Wong’s groundbreaking career and cultural impact into various subjects, enriching student engagement and promoting global awareness. This experience will include contact hours and provide a comprehensive resource package to help educators bring Anna May Wong’s story to life in the classroom.

The U.S. and China represent the two largest economies in the world, with deeply interconnected yet often competing interests. Their economic relationship involves trade, investment, and technology exchanges, shaped by regulatory, cultural, and geopolitical factors. This March 2025 workshop will explore the economic interdependencies between these two powers and provide a discussion into the impact of these unique yet interwoven economic landscapes.

This seminar equips K-12 educators with insights into China’s Cultural Revolution, a pivotal chapter in modern history. Designed for teachers, the program examines the period’s causes, events, and enduring effects through primary sources, firsthand accounts, and cultural artifacts. Participants will learn how to enrich lessons in history, government, economics, and the arts by incorporating the Cultural Revolution into their curriculum. This experience includes curated resources to help educators encourage critical thinking and global awareness while presenting this complex era in a meaningful way.

Join us for an insightful discussion on When Spring Comes to the DMZ by Uk-Bae Lee, a poignant picture book that contrasts the Korean Demilitarized Zone’s natural beauty with its harsh reality of division. Hosted by Nancy Hope, Executive Director of the Freeman Book Awards, this event explores how the book’s themes—separation, resilience, and hope—can enrich classroom discussions. Sponsored by the USC U.S.-China Institute and the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia, this program offers educators a powerful resource for teaching about history, borders, and the vision of reunification.

This seminar introduces K-12 educators to East Asia’s cultural and historical richness from the Neolithic period to 1800. Specifically crafted for educators, the course explores the region’s philosophical, historical, and artistic developments, offering ways to integrate these stories into teaching. Whether in history, literature, art, or social studies, participants will gain tools to inspire student curiosity and global perspective. With contact hours and a robust resource package, this program helps educators illuminate East Asia’s interconnected legacy.

This workshop is designed to introduce K-12 educators across all subject areas to the Chinese Garden ("Liu Fang Yuan"). It was created by teachers, for teachers. Participants will learn ways to incorporate these unique cultural assets into their curriculum, enriching student engagement and promoting cultural literacy across subjects like history, literature, art, science, and language. This experience will include contact hours and offer a full curriculum package centered on the cultural and educational potential of Chinese gardens.

Through this seminar, K-12 educators will discover Japan’s history as reflected in its material culture and rituals. The program highlights how objects—from samurai artifacts to Buddhist symbols—capture Japan’s values, traditions, and imagination. Educators across all subjects will find practical strategies to integrate these elements into lessons on history, art, literature, and social studies. Designed to foster student engagement and a broader cultural awareness, this course provides resources and techniques to convey Japan’s historical narrative vividly.

Join us for an engaging, educator-driven workshop at the Huntington Library’s stunning Chinese Garden, "Liu Fang Yuan," on Sunday, February 9, 2025, from 10:00 am to 2:30 pm. Designed for K-12 educators across all subjects, this hands-on workshop offers practical ways to incorporate the Huntington Library's unique resources into your curriculum, enriching lessons in history, art, literature, science, and more. Created by teachers, for teachers, this immersive experience allows participants to dive into group project development and curriculum-building activities that bring cultural literacy to life.

Join us for an engaging, educator-driven workshop at the Huntington Library’s stunning Chinese Garden, "Liu Fang Yuan," on Saturday, January 11, 2025, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Designed for K-12 educators across all subjects, this hands-on workshop offers practical ways to incorporate the Huntington Library's unique resources into your curriculum, enriching lessons in history, art, literature, science, and more. Created by teachers, for teachers, this immersive experience allows participants to dive into group project development and curriculum-building activities that bring cultural literacy to life.