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Spring 2008 Seminar - LAUSD at UTLA (Los Angeles)
December 17, 2007
"East Asia and New Media in My Classroom"
February 5 to May 27, 2008
The USC U.S.-China Institute is offering a 36-hour East Asia-focused professional development seminar for K-12 teachers in the LAUSD. Priority in enrollment will be given to World History and Language Arts teachers, but all teachers are encouraged to apply. Enrollment in the seminar will be limited to 20 participants. Sessions will meet on six alternating Tuesday evenings from 5 to 8 pm, with three Saturday sessions from 9 am to 3:30 pm.
Focusing on helping teachers address the California history, social studies, and language arts standards, we will offer presentations on the history and culture of East Asia, as well as discuss how case studies can be used to explore a variety of issues. Among the topics covered will be:
Geography/Early East Asia
East Asia Since 1900
Cosmopolitan East Asia
East Asian Poetry
Women in East Asian History
Late Imperial China
Chinese Philosophy
Classical and Warrior Japan
The Meiji Restoration
Japanese Literature
Korea's Historical Development
Web Research/Web Collaboration
Teachers who successfully complete the seminar and its follow-up requirements are eligible to receive:
⇒ $500 stipend for each participant for satisfactory seminar participation and completion of requirements
⇒ $200 in East Asian reference and teaching materials for each participant
⇒ $300 school library grant (per participant) for acquisition of East Asia-focused materials
⇒ Two LAUSD salary points OR six USC Rossier School of Education continuing education units (CEU). LAUSD salary points are issued without charge. There is a $150 fee for the USC continuing education units.
⇒ All graduates become eligible to apply for a subsidized NCTA trip to East Asia (tentatively set for summer 2009)
♦ Spring 2008 Seminar Schedule
| Date | Time |
| Tuesday, February 5 |
5 - 8 pm |
| Saturday, February 23 |
9 am - 3:30 pm |
| Tuesday, March 4 |
5 - 8 pm |
| Saturday, March 15 |
9 am - 3:30 pm |
| Tuesday, April 1 | 5 - 8 pm |
| Tuesday, April 22 |
5 - 8 pm |
| Tuesday, May 6 |
5 - 8 pm |
| Saturday, May 17 |
9 am - 3:30 pm |
| Tuesday, May 27 |
5 - 8 pm |
| Follow-up session: September 16, 2008 |
5 - 8 pm |
♦ Spring 2008 Seminar Location
UTLA Building
3303 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90010
(Free parking in adjoining structure)
Map
♦ HOW TO APPLY
Please complete the seminar application form (available below in three formats) and return, along with:
1. A short résumé (curriculum vita) of 1-2 pages that provides contact information and lists your educational background and teaching experience.
2. A letter from your school principal confirming your teaching assignment.
3. A check for $50, made payable to "University of Southern California," to hold your registration slot. If you enroll and are participating in the seminar, your registration deposit will be returned to you halfway through the course.
Download the Spring 2008 LAUSD/UTLA "East Asia and New Media in My Classroom" seminar application:
Send completed applications, along with supporting materials, to:
Miranda Ko
USC U.S.-China Institute
3535 S. Figueroa St., FIG 202
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1262
Fax: (213) 821-2382
E-mail: mirandak@usc.edu
♦ APPLICATION DEADLINE - EXTENDED
Please e-mail or fax us your application by Monday, January 28, 2008 to ensure a place in the seminar. Resume, principal letter and check can be brought to the first session.
Questions?
Contact Miranda Ko at (213) 740-1307 or mirandak@usc.edu.
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