This course will work with secondary teachers to develop “religious literacy” in East Asian religious and philosophical traditions with special attention paid to 1) China as the gateway for Buddhism and the source of Daoism and Confucian philosophy in …
Over the past century, China has undergone significant demographic changes and in 2023, India surpassed it as the world’s most populous country. This course explores the history, motivations, and outcomes of China’s population measures, and the policy …
Ignite your teaching with a dynamic five-week online seminar exploring modern Japanese literature—from the Meiji era to the present day. Designed specifically for K–12 educators, this program blends literary analysis with historical and cultural context, …
In August 1945, Japan surrendered after years of war. The final months of 1945 were a cataclysmic break with the past as the Japanese people were called upon to “endure the unendurable”: defeat, occupation, and the first difficult steps of rebuilding …
This asynchronous NCTA short course guides participants on an exploration of themes prevalent in the post-Korean War era in South Korea; themes such as economic hardship, family troubles, refugee status, and the clash of old and new values. Using the lens …
In August 1945, Japan surrendered after years of war. The final months of 1945 were a cataclysmic break with the past as the Japanese people were called upon to “endure the unendurable”: defeat, occupation, and the first difficult steps of rebuilding …
This seminar traces the arc of China–Africa relations from their symbolic beginnings at the 1955 Bandung Conference—where Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai joined leaders from newly independent Asian and African nations to champion anti-colonialism and …
This program is aimed at elementary teachers and middle school teachers interested in integrating picture books into literacy and/or social studies instruction. The course will focus on the teaching of biography while learning about the life of a famous …
In this online seminar, we will explore literary texts from the Chinese reform era and new millennium as a lens for examining the consequences of China’s rapid modernization.
Each week will focus on a different contemporary crisis and …
Join us for a dynamic five-week online seminar exploring China’s global role—past, present, and future. As China’s rise continues to reshape the international landscape, this course equips K–12 educators with the context, resources, and strategies to …
In August 1945, Japan surrendered after years of war. The final months of 1945 were a cataclysmic break with the past as the Japanese people were called upon to “endure the unendurable”: defeat, occupation, and the first difficult steps of rebuilding …