Spring 2014 NO-COST USC/NCTA "East Asia Since 1800" Seminar at UTLA (Los Angeles) [Application Deadline: February 14, 2014]

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 UTLA (United Teachers Los Angeles Bldg, 3303 Wilshire Blvd) on 8 Tuesday evenings from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, and two Saturday sessions. 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

Individuals who successfully complete the seminar and its follow-up requirements receive:

East Asian reference and teaching materials
$250 stipend
Two PUSD/LAUSD multicultural salary points OR six (6) USC Rossier School of Education
Continuing Units (CEUs), fee applicable

Location:

United Teachers Los Angeles (UTLA),
Room #812.814 (8th Floor, 812 and 814 is a double room)
3303 Wilshire Blvd. 
Los Angeles, CA 90010
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For Seminar Requirements, please click HERE to view. 

To Apply, please click HERE to download the USCI/NCTA Spring 2014 "Teaching about East Asia" Seminar application form.

Application Deadline: Friday, February 14 or until seminar is full.

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

Tentative Seminar Schedule:

Session #1: Tuesday, February 18, 2014 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Session #2: Tuesday, February 25, 2014 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Session #3: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Sessions #4 and 5: Saturday, March 22, 2014 from 9:00am to 3:30pm

Session #6: Tuesday, April 8, 2014 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Sessions #7 and 8: Saturday, April 12, 2014 from 9:00am to 3:30p

Session #9: Tuesday, April 22, 2014 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Session #10: Tuesday, April 29, 2014 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Session #11: Tuesday, May 6, 2014 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

Session #12: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm

For additional information, please contact 213-821-4382 or asiak12@usc.edu.