| 2008 SYMPOSIUM ON ASIA IN THE CURRICULUM |
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Overview | Schedule | Logistics | Registration 2008 SYMPOSIUM ON ASIA IN THE CURRICULUMSeptember 26-27, 2008 The symposium, open to all educators working in the field of Asian studies, convenes with several objectives. First, to provide a forum through which participants can share their experiences and ideas for promoting Asian studies at all levels of education. Second, to provide a forum through which symposium participants can share best practices in utilizing information technology as a teaching tool. Finally, to discuss relevant issues confronting the field of Teaching About Asia in the K-16 curriculum. Major program element for this year's symposium: practical application of information technology in the classroom (local and distance). We hope this year's program will empower participants with ideas that will assist them in advocating and implementing new distance learning technologies in teaching about Asia and Asian languages in their home institutions and encourage development of further synergies. CALL FOR PAPERS AND PRESENTATIONSPlease submit a one-page proposal for presentation/demonstration prior to or by June 10th, 2008. Download more information >> Learn more about the FedEx Global Education Center >> PRIMARY CONTACTBogdan T. Leja International Liaison Officer |
