K-12 Seminars

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.

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.

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.

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.