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East Asia Through the Lens of Visual and Material Culture
An NCTA Foundational Seminar
A free online seminar for K-12 Educators
Presented by Lehigh University's Asian Studies Program and the College of Education in association with the Asian Studies Center and the National Consortium for Teaching About Asia at the University of Pittsburgh
Offered to all K-12 Educators in our 11 State Region of Alabama, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia
East Asia today represents a broad mosaic of ethnic, economic, geographic, and cultural diversity. Even in our current period of rapid political and economic globalization, within which the region has played a major transformative role, East Asia retains its deep and rich cultural and artistic traditions and practices. This FREE foundational survey will include interactive lectures and activities focusing on the visual and artistic material cultures of China, Japan, Korea and Vietnam. K-12 educators will explore and integrate a wide range of strategies and resources supporting an enriched classroom learning environment.
Application Deadline: January 19, 2025 or until the seminar fills
2025 SCHEDULE
Seminar Leader: Mary Rice
Seminar Location: Online via Zoom
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) / 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (Central Time)
Dates and Class Session Topics:
Introductory Session: January 23, 2025
An additional Follow-up Session(s) (6 hours total) required in May 2025 (date to be decided with class members’ input).
Benefits for educators who complete all seminar requirements
Seminar Requirements
No prior background knowledge required. Please join us for this exciting opportunity to learn about East Asia!
Application Deadline: January 19, 2025 or until the seminar fills
If you have any questions, please contact Mary Rice at nctalehigh@gmail.com
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