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. Click here for the flyer.
Application deadline: rolling acceptance until Thursday, January 23, 2020.
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 5-6 pm PST).
BENEFITS
- 4 Continuing Education Units (processing fee applicable)
- Online resources and materials
*Must complete seminar requirements
SCHEDULE and TOPICS
*subject to change
| Session | Date | Online Meeting Time | Topic/s |
| Intro | 1/28 | 5-6pm PST | Welcome and Orientation |
| 1 | 2/4 | 5-6pm PST | Georgraphy and Demography The Communist Party and the Hukou System |
| 2 | 2/11 | 5-6pm PST | The Rise of China's Economy |
| 3 | 2/18 | 5-6pm PST | Expanding Choices |
| 4 | 2/25 | 5-6pm PST | Generations Environmental Degradation |
| 5 | 3/3 | 5-6pm PST | 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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