Reconsidering East Asia in the Early Modern World: Maritime Histories, 1350-1750

Developing research in the field of maritime history offers new perspectives and understandings of diplomatic, economic, and cultural connections that intertwine the countries of East Asia from the 14th to 18th centuries. Through asynchronous and live sessions with leading scholars, participants will explore early modern geographies and mapping, Zheng He's tribute missions, and the contributions of pirates and family trade dynasties in linking the region.

• • Starts:
  • June 13, 2022
• • Ends:
  • July 21, 2022
• • Learning Format:
  • Online
• • Type of Course:
  • Seminars & Short Courses
• • Audience:
  • Secondary teachers nationwide are invited to apply. Priority will be given to contract world history teachers whose required curriculum includes early modern East Asia. Enrollment is limited to 20 teachers. Applications will be accepted on a rolling admission basis. Application closes May 25, 2022, or when course is full. Participation, as outlined above, is required, along with submission of a short Classroom Implementation Plan and a final evaluation due July 31, 2022.
• • Offered to:
  • All States