On September 29, 2024, the USC U.S.-China Institute hosted a workshop at the Huntington’s Chinese garden, offering K-12 educators hands-on insights into using the garden as a teaching tool. With expert presentations, a guided tour, and new resources, the event explored how Chinese gardens' rich history and cultural significance can be integrated into classrooms. Interested in learning more? Click below for details on the workshop and upcoming programs for educators.
Spring 2012 "East Asia since 1800" Seminar at UTLA
Professional development opportunity open to interested K-12 educators
Thanks to generous Freeman Foundation support, the USC U.S. – China Institute (USCI) and the National Consortium for Teaching About Asia (NCTA) are offering a NO-COST professional development opportunity open to all interested K-12 educators.
Enrollment is limited to 24 participants and priority will be given to high school world history and language arts teachers, though all K-12 educators are invited to apply. Sessions will meet at the UTLA Building (3303 Wilshire, LA) on seven Tuesday evenings from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, one weekend session from 9am to 4pm, and one weekend workshop at USC. Free parking and refreshments are provided.
Among the topics covered in the seminar:
- Geography / Premodern China, Japan, and Korea (philosophy, social structure, key institutions)
- 19th Century Domestic and External Challenges
- War, Revolution, and Nation-Making
- Economic Development and Social / Cultural Change
- Relations with the United States
- 21st Century Challenges and Opportunities
- Web Research / Web Collaboration
The starting date is Tuesday, January 31st, 2012. You can still join our second session on February 21st, 2012.
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{C}{C} {C}{C} {C}{C} please Download the USCI/NCTA Spring 2012 "East Asia since 1800" Seminar at UTLA application form. {C}{C} {C}{C} {C}{C} {C}{C}In addition to the completed application form, you will need to submit:
- A short 1-2 page resume (curriculum vita) listing your educational and work experience
- A letter from your school principal confirming your teaching assignment
- A refundable deposit check for $50, made payable to "University of Southern California," to hold your registration; the check will be returned to you at the conclusion of the seminar
*APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED to Tuesday, February 14, 2012
but we will begin admitting participants upon receipt of applications
For additional information, please contact 213-821-4382 or <asiak12@usc.edu>.
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{C}{C} {C}{C} {C}{C}Seminar Schedule:
Session #1: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Session #2: Tuesday, February 21, 2012 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Session #3: Tuesday, February 28, 2012 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Session #4: Tuesday, March 6, 2012 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Session #5: Tuesday, March 20, 2012 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Session #6: Tuesday, March 27, 2012 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Session #7: Tuesday, April 10, 2012 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Session #8/9: Saturday, April 21, 2012 from 8:30am to 12:30pm
Session #10: Tuesday, April 24, 2012 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Session #11: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Session #12: Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
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