University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

2012 Fall NCTA Seminar at The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)

A Seminar for Middle and High School Teachers of World Cultures, World History, Geography, Economics, Art and Literature. This Seminar will provide you with both the content and resources needed to implement the study of East Asia into your curriculum in accordance with the Maryland State Voluntary State Curriculum standards, the World Cultures and World History Indicators and Objectives, as well as the geography and world history standards. No previous background in Asia is Assumed. Teams of teachers are strongly encouraged to apply!

 

 

When:    Eight Saturday mornings 9am-1pm (30 hours total). There will be two follow-up workshops in Spring 2013 (dates TBA).
Seminar Location:  University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Room 711, Administration Building.

Registration Deadline: September 15, 2012

 

For more information and an application go to the NCTA UMBC Website or the 2012 UMBC Flyer

 

 

Seminar Dates in Fall 2012:

• September 15  Introduction to the Geography, Early Civilizations, and Philosophical Underpinnings of East Asia

• September 29  Western Expansion into East Asia: Qing Dynasty, Opium War, and Territoriality

• October 13 Japan’s History: Heian through Tokugawa

• October 27  Japan's History: Meiji Era

• November 3 Art in East Asia. Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

• November 17  Mao and Post-Mao China

• December 1  Recent History of Korea

• December 15  East Asia and the Global Economy

 

 

Benefits for Teachers who successfully complete the requirements for the 30-hour NCTA Seminars:

• $300 worth of teaching materials for your school, including course textbook and a one year subscription to the journal Education about Asia

• $300 stipend at the completion of all coursework

• Eligibility to participate in a variety of in-county experiences in East Asia during the summer. 

 

Contact:

Charles Springer
Phone: 410-455-2046
Fax: 410-682-6178
Email: caspringer@comcast.net

 

Charles Springer