Duke University Summer Institute on East Asia

We are pleased to invite you and your colleagues to attend the 8th annual Duke University Summer Institutes on East Asia on Thursday, June 24 and Friday, June 25, 2009 at the Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University. These one-day programs provide educators with materials that address curriculum requirements for teaching about China, Japan and Korea. Space is limited, and applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Educators attending the institutes will have the opportunity to explore the art exhibit, “Displacement: The Three Gorges Dam and Contemporary Chinese Art” which will provide a launching point for rich exploration of current issues and trends in China. Participants will learn more about Chinese contemporary visual culture and what it can tell us about China’s present, past, and future. Resource sessions will also introduce materials to enhance classroom instruction about East Asia. 2010 Duke University Summer Institutes on East Asia Elementary and Middle School Educators: Thursday, June 24, 2010, 8:30am-5:00pm, The Nasher Museum of Art, Duke University

Elementary and Middle school educators are invited to attend this program where materials and sessions will explore content and curriculum appropriate for grades K-6 and include more hands-on art material. Middle and High School Educators Friday, June 25, 2010 , 8:30am-5:00pm, The Nasher Museum of Art, Duke University Middle and Secondary school educators are invited to attend this program where materials and sessions will explore content and curriculum appropriate for grades 7-12. Institute participants receive:
1. Ready-to-use materials and lesson plans for classroom use with tie-ins to NC Standard Course of Study 2. $100 stipend 3. 7.5 credit hours, with the opportunity to receive 1 CEU 4. Continental breakfast, lunch and snack 5. Duke parking permit for the day. REGISTRATION FEE: There is a $25 NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee to attend this institute. (The net stipend is $75 since you will need to pay $25 in advance to reserve a space.) Space is limited and fills quickly on a first-come, first-served basis.
**NOTE: Middle school is indicated in the school type for each program. We suggest middle school teachers choose the program whose content best suits his or her teaching needs. Due to limited supply and strong demand, each educator may only apply for ONE institute. ** An online application is available (type in) http://tinyurl.com/APSI2010 Questions? Please contact Karla Loveall, Outreach Coordinator, Asian/Pacific Studies Institute, Duke University (karla.loveall@duke.edu or 919-668-2280).