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K-12 Seminars

Online seminar

Modern Japanese Literature (DATE CHANGE: FALL SEMESTER)

DATE CHANGE TDB This seminar invites K-12 educators across disciplines to explore Japan's modern literary legacy and cultural transformation. Tailored to educators, the program delves into Japan’s history, societal evolution, and literary milestones, offering strategies to integrate these themes into the classroom. By weaving Japan’s stories and creative voices into subjects like history, literature, art, and social studies, educators can inspire deeper engagement and global understanding among students. A comprehensive resource package and contact hours will equip participants to bring these narratives vividly to life.
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Jun
1
Workshop

Virtual Talk: Chinese American Stories in English Picture Books (May 31, 2025)

Join us for an online lecture with Dr. Yichien Cooper, hosted by the Southern California Council of Chinese Schools. Discover how English picture books featuring Chinese stories can enhance Mandarin teaching by sparking emotion, deepening cultural understanding, and fostering cultural identity. Learn practical strategies to make language learning more engaging and meaningful through East-West cultural exchange.
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May
31
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Two Koreas (Tuesdays, May 27 - June 24, 2025)

This five-week intensive online course is designed for K–12 educators across all subject areas to explore the complex histories and contemporary realities of North Korea and South Korea since 1945. With a focus on the enduring legacy of the Cold War long after the fall of the Soviet bloc, participants will engage with political, cultural, and social narratives that continue to shape the Korean Peninsula. Created with classroom integration in mind, the course will offer educators tools to connect these themes to subjects such as history, political science, literature, geography, and current events. The experience includes contact hours and a curated resource package to support the teaching of Korea’s divided past and present in meaningful and accessible ways.
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May
27
Workshop

Freeman Awards Book Talk: "Hokusai's Daughter" by Sunny Seki: A Young Artist in Old Japan - Bilingual English and Japanese Text (May 21, 2025)

Join us for an engaging exploration of Hokusai’s Daughter by Sunny Seki, a captivating picture book inspired by the life of Katsushika Ōi, the talented daughter of the famed Japanese artist Hokusai. Through vibrant illustrations, the story highlights her artistic journey and the challenges she faced in a male-dominated society.
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May
21
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Taiwan and the World (Thursdays, May 1 - May 29, 2025)

This seminar is designed to introduce K-12 educators across all subject areas to Taiwan’s rich history and cultural diversity. Created with educators in mind, participants will explore ways to integrate Taiwan’s unique cultural, political, and ecological narratives into their curriculum, enriching student engagement and promoting global awareness in subjects like history, literature, art, social studies, and science. This experience will include contact hours and provide a comprehensive resource package to help educators bring Taiwan’s stories and innovations to life in the classroom.
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May
1