Faculty of Other Institution

China's 1911 Revolution: How it Continues to Influence China (and the World)

Presenter: 
Dr. Kristin Stapleton, Director of the Asian Studies Program, Director of the Confucius Institute, and Associate Professor, Department of History, University at Buffalo, SUNY
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Sat, 09/24/2011 - 09:30 to 12:00

This is the 11th seminar presented by the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA), the Global Studies Center (UCIS), and the World History Center at the University of Pittsburgh. The general public is welcome.

Location: 
4130 Wesley W. Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Patrick Hughes
Contact Email: 
hughespw@pitt.edu

Japan's World War II in Asia: 70 Years On

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 09/30/2011 - 00:00 to Sat, 10/01/2011 - 16:30

On September 30 and October 1, 2011, an international conference entitled, “Japan’s World War II in Asia: 70 Years On,” will take place at the University Club.

Location: 
University Club, 123 University Place
Contact Person: 
Dianne Dakis
Contact Email: 
dakis@pitt.edu

BRIC Mini Course: China Today

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 03/18/2011 - 17:00 to Sun, 03/20/2011 - 13:00

China Today is a one credit (Pitt)/three unit (CMU) mini course, consisting of 14 hours of classes over a weekend, with a final paper assignment to be handed in for credit. The course will explore:

* How does China's multi-ethnic composition affect educational opportunity and career advancement?

* Education in China past and present: How does the history of education in China affect educational opportunity today?

* What is in store as China moves from technological supplier to technological innovator?

Location: 
Frick Fine Arts Auditorium
Cost: 
Free
Contact Person: 
Veronica Dristas
Contact Phone: 
412-624-2918

Consortium for Educational Resources on Islamic Studies Facutly Readers Forum

Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Fri, 10/22/2010 - 17:30

All faculty at CERIS member institutions/organizations are invited to attend at 5:30 p.m. A light dinner will be provided, with a book discussion to follow.

Book Title: The Crisis of Islamic Civilization by Ali Allawi. Discussion will be facilitated by Dr Fran Rohlf of Mt Aloysius College.

Location: 
4217 Posvar Hall

Can Environmental Agencies Manage their Environment

Presenter: 
Anthony Zito
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Thu, 09/22/2011 - 12:00 to 13:30

Dr Anthony R. Zito, Reader in Politics and Joint Editor of Environmental Politics, Co-Director of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence at Newcastle University will present a lecture entitled “Can Environmental Agencies Manage their Environment”.

http://www.ucis.pitt.edu/pils/strminfo/zito_2011l.mov

Location: 
4130 WWPH
Contact Person: 
Karen Lautanen
Contact Phone: 
(412)648-8517
Contact Email: 
kal70@pitt.edu

Language Teaching Methods and Adaptation of Authentic Materials

Subtitle: 
A Professional Development Workshop for Less Commonly Taught Language (LCTL) Instructors
Presenter: 
Dr. Sally Sieloff Magnan
Event Status: 
As Scheduled
Date: 
Wed, 08/24/2011 - 09:00 to 15:00

This workshop will be presented by Professor Sally Sieloff Magnan, former Director of the Language Institute at the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Dr. Magnan has taught, published, and conducted extensive research on second language acquisition and foreign language teaching methodology. At the Language Institute, she co-directed the National Online LCTL Teacher Training Initiative and co-authored the online courses “Fundamentals of Language Teaching Methods” and “Introduction to the U.S.

Location: 
4130 Posvar Hall
Contact Person: 
Gina Peirce
Contact Phone: 
(412) 648-2290
Contact Email: 
gbpeirce@pitt.edu

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