Maryland

Global East Asia: History & Culture Beyond Borders

2020 NCTA Baltimore Seminar

"Globalization" is one of the most prevalent terms in today's K-12 curriculum-but how often does that term privilege Western events and culture? This seminar aims to change that by looking at the "global" through an East Asian lens. Each lecture, given by a UMBC professor, will highlight the impact of global events on the region as well as the role of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean history and culture on the global stage. The lecturers will introduce a variety or written and visual source material, making the seminar perfect for K-12 history and social studies educators, art educators, librarians, and literature and world language teachers. No previous background in East Asia is presumed.

Seminars: Saturdays, 9:00am-3:30pm (UMBC Fine Arts N., Rm 533)

(Light breakfast and lunch will be provided, and parking is free!)

Benefits to participants who complete the 36-hour course, and course requirements*

• a $200 stipend upon completion of the course
• $200 worth of teaching materials for your classroom (including complimentary textbooks and a one-year subscription to Education about Asia journal
• access to NCTA programs, such as eligibility for discounted study tours of East Asia, online book clubs, summer institute opportunities, and teaching resources
• a Certificate of Completion from the University of Pittsburgh
• Requirements: Each teacher will complete a Philosophical Essay, one lesson plan, and a mini-grant proposal