Activity Type:
Workshop
Presenter:
Dr. Soren Fanning, Robert Morris University
Date:
Monday, November 7, 2011 - 13:00 to 16:00
Event Status:
As Scheduled
Location:
4130 Wesley W. Posvar Hall, University of Pittsburgh
Contact Person:
Veronica Dristas
Contact Phone:
(412) 624-2918
Contact Email:
dristas@pitt.edu
This workshop is open to teachers only. You must pre register at: http://globalsolutionspgh.org/education-program/act-48-workshops/makingt...
Dr. Soren Fanning will focus on the relevancy of Middle Eastern culture after the end of World War I. The second half of the workshop will place a large focus on the current events in the area, including the Arab Spring demonstrations, and how to address cultural misconceptions, as well as suggestions and strategies for teaching these concepts. Curricular materials will be provided. This workshop is being offered for 3 Act 48 continuing education credits,. Workshop will be held during the University of Pittsburgh’s Model United Nations Conference.
UCIS Unit:
Asian Studies Center
Center for Latin American Studies
Center for Russian East European and Eurasian Studies
Global Studies Center
International Business Center
Non-University Sponsors:
Global Solutions Pittsburgh
World Regions:
International
Middle East