The Confucius Institute Project at Kent State University aims to educate students in Chinese culture and social science while promoting the development of international multiculturalism. The workshops are taught by Chinese instructors and are offered through the Cultural Foundations program. What are Confucius Institutes and Classrooms elsewhere doing? |
2009 FALL Workshops Offered China Today Workshop I: Art, culture, education, language and science in brief Planning to teach or just get an introduction to the enduring culture of China, its arts and science, language and education for use in classrooms, business settings and life? Create a ''make it and take it' project (e.g. science webquest, calligraphy kit). This course is ideal for primary generalist and specialists in primary and secondary social studies, arts, and science; aspiring teachers, and all undergraduate and graduate students. China Today Workshop II: Society, geography, economy and government in brief Planning to teach or just get an introduction to China the country, its geography, economy, and history and current government - for use in classroom, in a business setting or to broaden your horizon? This course is ideal for primary generalist and specialists in primary and secondary social studies, arts, and science; aspiring teachers, and all undergraduate and graduate students. For more information, contact Dr. Vilma Seeberg Both workshops may be audited. Prospective students need to apply for admission a week before the workshop begins by applying online (see link above), or by simply phoning in your registration to 800-672-KSU2, or email ccsreg@kent.edu, or go to http://www.kent.edu/contstudies for the Office Continuing and Distance Education. For disability accommodations, call 330-672-3237. ***Coming spring 2010, the Confucius Institute Project will offer two China Today workshops online, each of which is introductory. 2010 SPRING Workshops Offered ONLINE; China Today I: Culture and Land ONLINE; China Today II: Society and Government |
