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This program is part of the USC U.S. – China Institute (USCI) / National Consortium for Teaching
about Asia (NCTA) outreach effort funded by the Freeman Foundation. Selection for the seminar will be based on our assessment of how ready and likely applicants are to make effective use of the seminar and associated materials provided to engage their students in studying East Asia.
Enrollment is limited to 24 participants and priority will be given to high school world history and language arts teachers.
In addition to the completed seminar application form, please also provide:
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A short résumé (curriculum vita) of 1-2 pages that provides contact information and lists your educational background and teaching experience.
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A letter from your school principal confirming your teaching assignment.
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A check for $50, made payable to "University of Southern California," to hold your registration slot. Your deposit will be returned following enrollment.
Send completed applications, along with supporting materials, to the USC U.S.-China Institute:
By mail By fax
USCI SP 2012 Pasadena Seminar
USC U.S.-China Institute
3535 S. Figueroa St., FIG 202
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1262
(213) 821-2382
By e-mail asiak12@usc.edu
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Name (last, first)
School district
School name and address
School phone number (include area code)
Name and email/ phone number of principal (include area code)
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Home address
Home / mobile telephone number (include area code)
E-mail address
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1. When and why did you become interested in Asia? What about Asia interests you most?
2. What subjects are you currently teaching?
3. Which of your courses currently have an Asian component? Briefly describe how you incorporate
Asian stories, experiences, or examples into this (these) course(s).
(It is not required that you currently teach about Asia, only that you be interested in doing so.)
4. What do you need in order to increase Asia's presence in your courses?
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5. If you regularly use audio visual resources in your teaching, what are some Asia-related titles that you include?
6.How did you learn about this seminar? (Briefly explain)
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Please place an X next to each response that applies
(NOTE: It is not required that you currently use computers or the internet to gather or share information. It is required that you be willing and able to participate in the seminar’s online components. No web experience is required or assumed.)
I use computers to help me prepare handouts and exams manage grading locate teaching resources present material to students communicate with students and colleagues maintain my course website
My students use computers to prepare written assignments locate resources for assignments present the results of their research communicate with me and others on courserelated topics other: other:
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Please read, then sign and date below
If I am selected for the USC1/NCTA Spring 2012 “East Asia from Origins to 1800” Pasadena Seminar, I intend to:
 prepare for and participate in all sessions
 complete the curriculum requirement (develop a East Asia-centered unit to use with my own students)
 take action to integrate East Asia more fully into my curriculum and engage students in the study of it
 take action to encourage and enable my colleagues to learn more about how East Asia might be a part of their courses (via informal sessions, departmental or school workshops, or district training programs)
Signature: ______________________________________ | Date: _______________________________
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