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Contemporary China (Spring 2021)
Session(s) date
Session(s) date:
Tuesday, February 2, 2021 - 4:00pm to Tuesday, March 2, 2021 - 5:00pm
This complimentary online seminar explores many aspects of contemporary China. In addition to building a solid foundation of knowledge, the seminar discusses ways to effectively incorporate China into your curriculum. This course is open to all teachers.
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Overview:
The five-week seminar includes:
- video presentations (two hours a week)
- readings
- mandatory online forum participation
- weekly live online discussion with an instructor (Tuesdays from 4-5pm Pacific Time).
BENEFITS
- 4 Continuing Education Units (processing fee applicable)
- Online resources and materials
*Must complete seminar requirements
SCHEDULE & TOPICS
*subject to change
| Session | Date | Online Meeting Time | Topics |
| 1 | 2/2 | 4-5pm PT | Geography and Demography The Communist Party & Hukou System |
| 2 | 2/9 | 4-5pm PT |
The Rise of China's Economy |
| 3 | 2/16 | 4-5pm PT | Expanding Choices |
| 4 | 2/23 | 4-5pm PT | Generations Environmental Degradation |
| 5 | 3/2 | 4-5pm PT | U.S.-China Relations Global China |
HOW TO APPLY
1. Submit your application below.
2. Ask your school principal to confirm your teaching assignment by emailing asiak12@usc.edu.
This program is sponsored by the USC U.S.-China Institute and the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia.
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