
University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
2012 Fall NCTA Seminar at The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
"East Asia: Ancient Cultures and Global Economies"
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:
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September 15 Introduction to the Geography, Early Civilizations, and Philosophical Underpinnings of East Asia
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September 29 Western Expansion into East Asia: Qing Dynasty, Opium War, and Territoriality
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October 13 Japan’s History: Heian through Tokugawa
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October 27 Japan's History: Meiji Era
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November 3 Art in East Asia. Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
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November 17 Mao and Post-Mao China
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December 1 Recent History of Korea
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December 15 East Asia and the Global Economy
Benefits for Teachers who successfully complete the requirements for the 30-hour NCTA Seminars:
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$300 worth of teaching materials for your school, including course textbook and a one year subscription to the journal Education about Asia
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$300 stipend at the completion of all coursework
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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
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