USCI/NCTA Fall 2009 Professional Development Seminar - South Bay 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 in the South Bay. 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 alternatively at the Manhattan Beach Unified School District (MBUSD) office and Pacific Elementary School on five Monday evenings from 5:00 to 7:30 pm and three Saturdays from 10 am to 3:30 pm. For these meeting days, participants will be provided with free parking, as well as complimentary refreshments. *As part of the seminar curriculum, participants are required to attend "Images of East Asia," a one-day workshop on visual cultures on Saturday, December 5, from 9 am to 4 pm. Addition information will be provided upon seminar enrollment. ♦ Seminar Content 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. Sessions include discussions of primary source materials as well as literature and film recommendations. Among the topics covered will be: Geography / Premodern China, Japan, and Korea 
"East Asia Since 1800"
November 7, 2009 to February 22, 2010
(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
♦ Seminar Schedule
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USCI 2009-2010 “East Asia Since 1800” seminar – South Bay |
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Date & Time |
Meeting Location |
Topic / Speaker |
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1. Saturday, |
MBUSD District Office Board Room |
¨ Introduction / Geography of East Asia ¨ China: 19th Century |
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2. Monday, |
Pacific Elementary School Art Room (Room 11) |
¨ China : 1900 to 1949 |
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3. Monday, |
MBUSD District Office Board Room |
¨ China: 1949 to 1976 |
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*4. Saturday, |
UTLA Building |
¨ “Images of East Asia” one-day |
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5. Monday, |
Pacific Elementary School Art Room (Room 11) |
¨ China: 1976 to present |
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6. Saturday, |
MBUSD District Office Board Room |
¨ Japan: The Meiji Transition ¨ Imperial Japan and the Pacific War |
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7. Monday, |
Pacific Elementary School Art Room (Room 11) |
¨ Japan: Postwar Growth and Crisis |
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8. Saturday, |
MBUSD District Office Board Room |
¨ Korea to 1945 ¨ Korea since 1945 |
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9. Monday, |
Pacific Elementary School Art Room (Room 11) |
¨ Conclusion |
♦ Seminar Benefits Individuals who successfully complete the seminar and its follow-up requirements receive:
⇒ $500 stipend
⇒ $200 in East Asian reference and teaching materials
⇒ Two LAUSD multicultural salary points (if applicable) OR six USC Rossier School of Education Continuing Education Units (CEUs) (processing fee applicable for CEUs)
Manhattan Beach Unified School District office Pacific Elementary School DOWNLOAD the USCI/NCTA 2009 "East Asia Since 1800" Seminar - South Bay APPLICATION FORM in: Submit application materials: By MAIL Applications will be accepted until Friday, November 6, 2009 We will admit participants upon receipt of applications Contact (213) 821-4382 or e-mail asiak12@usc.edu
325 South Peck Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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1200 Pacific Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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In addition to the completed application form, you will need to submit:
USCI Fall 09 Seminar - South Bay
USC U.S.-China Institute
3535 S. Figueroa St., FIG 202
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1262
By FAX
(213) 821-2382
By E-MAIL
asiak12@usc.edu
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