Join Us for the Pop Culture and Teaching About Asia Forum at the 2024 Mid-Atlantic Region Association for Asian Studies Conference
November 2nd, 2024
University of Delaware's Newark campus
Are you looking for innovative ways to incorporate Asian culture into your curriculum? Do you want to engage your students with exciting content that connects them to Asia in meaningful ways? We invite you to the Pop Culture and Teaching About Asia Forum for K-12 Educators at the University of Delaware's Newark campus. Hear from our inspirational keynote speakers about how they engage learners in understanding Asia through pop culture. Forum highlights include local scholars on Asian popular culture from the University of Delaware, Master NCTA Teacher Joseph Daniels, and documentary filmmaker and educator, Bill Einreinhofer.
The first 25 registrants will have their $60 registration fee covered by the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia (NCTA). Late registrants will be placed on a waiting list or may opt to pay the fee out-of-pocket at the event.
By registering, you’ll also gain access to the Mid-Atlantic Region/Association for Asian Studies (MARAAS) annual meeting on November 2nd and 3rd, including all panels, events, and two breakfasts and lunches.
We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to enrich your teaching and connect with fellow educators passionate about Asian studies. Don’t miss out on this unique chance to learn and grow!
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Forum Highlights
9:30-10:30 AM
Learning about Asia through Pop Culture: K-Pop, Video Games, Musical Videos
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K-Pop and Teaching Contemporary Korean Society and Culture (Dr. Sunmin Yoon, University of Delaware)
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Video Games and Contemporary Japanese Society and Culture (Dr. Frank Mondelli, University of Delaware)
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Musical Video Creation and Learning Asian Culture (Dr. Shuhan Wang, President of ELE Consulting International)
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10:45-11:45 AM
Learn More & Launch Fun Projects: Integrating East Asian Pop Culture in the K-12 Classroom
Presented by Joseph Daniels, Chair of the History and Religion Department, Westtown School, Pennsylvania
12:00-1:45 PM
Luncheon and Keynote Speech
Delivered by Dr. Nancy Peluso, Vice President of the Association of Asian Studies (AAS), an expert in political ecology.
2:00-3:00 PM
Featured Presentation by Bill Einreinhofer, A distinguished filmmaker and educator, Bill will discuss and showcase clips from his upcoming PBS film, Valor and Memory, set to premiere on the same day as our forum.