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EASC Teacher Seminar: "National Consortium for Teaching about Asia"

NCTA Ohio
June 13 - June 17, 2016
8:30AM - 3:30PM
Hagerty Hall, Room 145 (1775 College Rd.)

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Add to Calendar 2016-06-13 08:30:00 2016-06-17 15:30:00 EASC Teacher Seminar: "National Consortium for Teaching about Asia" Teaching about Asia seminars are for 6-12th grade teachers who wish to incorporate or enhance curriculum about East Asia in their classrooms. Enroll in a free NCTA seminar and uncover a wealth of information and experience on China, Japan and Korea—all right here in Ohio. Renowned university professors and experts on Asian studies will lead you on an academic tour of East Asia that will inspire you to inspire your students. As an NCTA seminar participant, you will:Attend 33 hours of seminars taught by university professors, Asian studies researchers and lecturers .Learn the history, culture, art, politics, current events, literature and more of China, Japan and Korea. Participate in discussions and activities that showcase trends, highlight similarities and differences, and stimulate thought-provoking dialogue on Asia and the U.S.Translate the knowledge you gain into three lesson plans—one each on China, Japan and Korea—that will challenge, educate, and inspire your students to learn more about Asia.Exchange ideas and collaborate with fellow teachers, university professors and local experts.Attend follow-up events to share your experiences, learn from others’ and continually enhance East Asian content in your curriculum.Upon successful completion of the NCTA program requirements, you will receive the following benefits:$400 personal stipend for your time and completed lesson plans$200 worth of seminar texts and resources to add to your personal library$300 resource grant to purchase Asia-related textbooks, films and other supplies for your schoolOption to purchase graduate creditContinuing education unit certificateSeminar alumni may be eligible for support for in-country experiences (pending funding). Lunch will be provided daily.Upon request, on-campus housing will be provided free of charge for participants who reside more than 30 miles away from seminar site. 2016 Seminar Format & ContentThis seminar will draw on a variety of formats (lecture, discussion, guest speakers and visual materials, among others) and address topics such as East Asian history, culture, art, politics, current events, literature and more of China, Japan and Korea.OPTIONAL: Graduate CreditInterested participants may opt to purchase graduate credit from The Ohio State University in Summer 2016. Successful completion of the seminar is worth two graduate credits. Regular OSU graduate tuition rates apply and can be found at:http://registrar.osu.edu/FeeTables/Index_fee_locator_su16.aspApplication ProcedureApplications are now being accepted. Applications received by April 15, 2016 will receive priority. For further information and to apply, visit http://ncta.osu.edu/future_sites.php. Hagerty Hall, Room 145 (1775 College Rd.) East Asian Studies Center easc@osu.edu America/New_York public

Teaching about Asia seminars are for 6-12th grade teachers who wish to incorporate or enhance curriculum about East Asia in their classrooms. Enroll in a free NCTA seminar and uncover a wealth of information and experience on China, Japan and Korea—all right here in Ohio. Renowned university professors and experts on Asian studies will lead you on an academic tour of East Asia that will inspire you to inspire your students. As an NCTA seminar participant, you will:

  • Attend 33 hours of seminars taught by university professors, Asian studies researchers and lecturers .
  • Learn the history, culture, art, politics, current events, literature and more of China, Japan and Korea. Participate in discussions and activities that showcase trends, highlight similarities and differences, and stimulate thought-provoking dialogue on Asia and the U.S.
  • Translate the knowledge you gain into three lesson plans—one each on China, Japan and Korea—that will challenge, educate, and inspire your students to learn more about Asia.
  • Exchange ideas and collaborate with fellow teachers, university professors and local experts.
  • Attend follow-up events to share your experiences, learn from others’ and continually enhance East Asian content in your curriculum.

Upon successful completion of the NCTA program requirements, you will receive the following benefits:

  • $400 personal stipend for your time and completed lesson plans
  • $200 worth of seminar texts and resources to add to your personal library
  • $300 resource grant to purchase Asia-related textbooks, films and other supplies for your school
  • Option to purchase graduate credit
  • Continuing education unit certificate
  • Seminar alumni may be eligible for support for in-country experiences (pending funding). 

Lunch will be provided daily.
Upon request, on-campus housing will be provided free of charge for participants who reside more than 30 miles away from seminar site.

2016 Seminar Format & Content
This seminar will draw on a variety of formats (lecture, discussion, guest speakers and visual materials, among others) and address topics such as East Asian history, culture, art, politics, current events, literature and more of China, Japan and Korea.

OPTIONAL: Graduate Credit
Interested participants may opt to purchase graduate credit from The Ohio State University in Summer 2016. Successful completion of the seminar is worth two graduate credits. Regular OSU graduate tuition rates apply and can be found at:
http://registrar.osu.edu/FeeTables/Index_fee_locator_su16.asp

Application Procedure
Applications are now being accepted. Applications received by April 15, 2016 will receive priority. For further information and to apply, visit http://ncta.osu.edu/future_sites.php.