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  • The World As It Could Be: Speculative Fiction from around the World

    This ORIAS summer institute will feature short works from around the world. Participants will read, view, and analyze short works from a variety of regions, using speculative fiction as a lens to understand and contextualize current issues in the real world. We'll explore the role of speculative fiction in helping students develop cultural literacy and experiment with teaching methods that encourage creative engagement with works of fiction.

    Free
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    Exploring Place through Literature: Using StoryMaps and Picture Books to Highlight Innovations in Kenya, The Gambia, and Cape Coast, Ghana

    Zoom

    StoryMaps are an excellent multimedia platform for students to analyze content in a global context. Combining maps and spatial information, visuals and narrative, StoryMaps create content and communicate in a format other than a paper or another PowerPoint. We'll learn how to access existing StoryMaps to provide background for your students who are exploring place […]

    $50
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    China-Africa Contemporary Relations: a Summer Institute for Educators

    University of Minnesota Minneapolis, Minnesota

    China’s ascendancy as a dominant economic and political global power has been the subject of much scholarly and political debate. More specifically, China’s renewed interest in Africa continues to beg the question, what is China’s Africa strategy or Africa – China Strategy? Some scholars suggest that China’s strategic interests in Africa are purely economic, resource […]

    Free

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    Foundational Seminar: Crossroads of East Asia, STEAM, and SEL

    Zoom

    (Monday - Fridays only) Join us for a virtual journey that will introduce East Asia’s diverse cultures and environment while building and enhancing your tool chest of teaching resources for the classroom. Focusing on the regions that comprise present-day China, Japan, and Korea, participants in this free online seminar will engage with experts and other […]

    Free

  • Indigenous Peoples of the Americas: Climate Justice

    Tulane 6801 Freret Ave., New Orleans, LA, United States

    This institute is part of a four year series in collaboration with the Center for Latin American, Caribbean and Latinx Studies at Vanderbilt University. This summer’s institute is hosted by the Stone Center for Latin American Studies at Tulane University and will take place on campus in New Orleans, LA. The year's institute introduces K-12 educators […]

    $50.00

  • Global Teacher Seminar 2023: Global Movement of Goods and People

    Zoom

    This online seminar will inform K-12 teachers about the UN’s Sustainability Goal: Prosperity, focusing on the movement of goods and people in the regions of East Asia, Eastern Europe/Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East. The seminar will start by giving participants a solid foundation in the relevant political, social, and historical theories in order […]

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    Summer Teacher Institute 2023: “The Long 19th Century in the Middle East and North Africa, and Its Global Impact”

    ICC 241, CCAS Georgetown University ICC #241, 3700 O St. NW, Washington, DC, United States

    Annual institute sponsored by Georgetown University’s Center for Contemporary Arab Studies and Alwaleed bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding The Summer Teacher Institute 2023 will continue the thread of past institutes for educators looking at the MENA region in a global context, and in close relation to European cultural trends that play a major role in […]

    Free

  • Digital Humanities Workshop Series for K-16 Educators

    Virtual Zoom

    Image:  “Woman Ironing,” 1862-77, Early Images of Latin America Collection, Latin American Library, Tulane University Digital humanities tools are evolving to put more and more sophisticated – and easy to use – tools in the hands of educators and students. Join us to learn how to use one of the newest additions, Juncture, an open-source […]

    Free

  • How Archaeology is Changing What We Know about Medieval West Africa

    Virtual Zoom

    Virtual Summer Institute for Educators In this institute, art historian Sarah Guerin, University of Pennsylvania, will discuss recent archaeological findings that demonstrate the global reach of West Africa trade items. Jacques Aymeric Nsangou, Harvard University and Abidemi Babatunde Babalola, University of Cambridge UK will discuss archaeology in medieval West Africa. For more information and to […]

    Free
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    Deadline: Educators in Residence

    Virtual Zoom

    The Educators-in-Residence (EnR) program provides K-12 teachers the opportunity to expand their knowledge of contemporary European Studies topics, transfer that knowledge to the precollegiate curriculum, and network and collaborate with other educators across the country. During the program, teachers will study contemporary Europe from a variety of disciplines and receive assistance in developing lesson plans […]

    Free

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    Reading the World: A Book Group for K-12 Teachers Focused on Global Literature

    Eckstrom-Columbus Public Library 4350 E. 22nd St, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Brazilian educator Paulo Freire writes, “Reading is not exhausted merely by decoding the written word or written language, but rather anticipated by and extending into knowledge of the world. Reading the world precedes reading the word, and the subsequent reading of the word cannot dispense with continually reading the world. Language and reality are dynamically […]

  • Unpacking Foreign Military Presences in Africa: Understanding the Wagner Group – Webinar Series for 6-12 teachers

    Zoom

    Responding to current issues, the webinar series aims to shed light on the military presences operating on the continent and the ways Africans grapple with them. Specifically the webinar aims to: Situate the group in a larger geopolitical context and in relation to competing military forces on the continent Identify countries and places of operation […]

    Free

  • Evolving China-US Relations: Perspectives from Arizona

    Zoom

    Join communities across the United States in a national conversation on China. For 17 years, CHINA Town Hall (CTH) has provided local communities across America with a more nuanced understanding of the U.S.-China relationship and its importance to the health of our towns, states, and nation. This two-part event will be hosted online via Zoom. […]

  • Unpacking Foreign Military Presences in Africa: Understanding the U.S. Africa Command – Webinar Series for 6-12 teachers

    Zoom

    Responding to current issues, the webinar series aims to shed light on the military presences operating on the continent and the ways Africans grapple with them. In this webinar, Dr. Horace Campbell will discuss the U.S. Africa Command. Specifically the webinar aims to: Situate the U.S. Africa Command (Africom) in a larger geopolitical context and […]

    Free

  • Traditions and Change: Book Club for Educators

    Zoom

    Join us virtually to delve into discussions with speakers (and sometimes authors!) from various world area Title VI National Resource Centers to learn resources and strategies how to use these award-winning books in your classroom. Registration includes copies of each book which will be mailed to you. (Book should be read before its featured session. […]

    $25

  • Global STEAM Educator Workshop – Half-Day

    IU School of Education & HLS Global Studies, Bloomington Bloomington, IN, United States

    for Indiana upper elementary/middle school teachers Global STEAM utilizes the resources of IU’s School of Education and Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies to offer programming to cohorts of upper elementary and middle school teachers from schools throughout Indiana. The Global STEAM workshops are ideal for middle school science, STEM, art, social studies, […]

  • Global Issues Through Literature Series

    Virtual Zoom

    2023-2024 Series Marginalized Voices in Global Context: Centering Overlooked Narratives in Literature This reading group for K-16 educators explores literary texts from a global perspective. Content specialists present the work and its context, and participants brainstorm innovative pedagogical practices for incorporating the text and its themes into the curriculum. Sessions this year will take place […]

  • ORIAS World History Reading Group

    Zoom

    East Bay Discussing: The Five Sorrowful Mysteries of Andy Africa by Stephen Buoro Teachers in ORIAS World History Reading Groups read one book each month within a world history/global studies theme. Books are intended to deepen teacher knowledge, but may not be appropriate for classroom use. Participants meet monthly to eat and spend two hours […]

  • Islam in Africa: Contemporary Culture in Modern Muslim Societies

    Zoom

    This afternoon workshop for teachers will explore contemporary culture in modern Muslim societies and its many influences. The program is a collaboration of the National Resource Center outreach programs at Georgetown University's CCAS and ACMCU, and the African Studies Centers at Boston University and Howard University. This talk will be part of a series on contemporary […]

    Free
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    Building a Global Studies Certificate for All

    Zoom

    Please join us for a special fall session of our Global Studies Virtual Symposium, an event that connects global studies scholars and educators across community college campuses nationwide. The symposium offers an engaging teaching and learning forum for sharing best practices, ideas, and resources with colleagues. During this special fall session, Janet Scott and Nicole Trevana Flores at […]

    Free

  • Micro-Course: Technology, Humanity, and Social Justice

    Virtual Zoom

    As humans rely more and more on electronic devices to support their everyday activities, there are ever present warnings about the impacts such reliance has on human autonomy ranging from who owns and controls information networks, the inequitable impact of technology consumption on peoples and places, varying accessibility of technology around the globe, and the […]

    Free

  • Slavic Science Fiction Literature and Film as Political and Social Commentary

    Virtual Zoom

    Happiness Without Freedom or Freedom Without Happiness: Slavic Science Fiction Literature and Film as Political and Social Commentary CSEEES Autumn 2023 K-14 Workshop In this workshop participants will explore the world of “science fantasy” (known as science fiction in the West) literature and film from Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Within this popular […]

    Free

  • Africa and the Indian Ocean World: Histories of Diaspora, Enslavement, Resistance, and Affirmation

    Part 1 of 2 of a Workshop Series on Resistance to Enslavement and Indenture in the Indian Ocean This workshop for 5th-12th grade educators will make the case for teaching enslavement as a global phenomenon, not only unique to the Atlantic world. The workshop will provide: Geographical context; Conceptual framing; A timeline; Definitions; A focus […]

    Free

  • A Reading of Contemporary Japanese Poetry in Translation by Sawako Nakayasu

    Helen S. Schaefer Building / Poetry Center @ UAriz Tucson, AZ, United States

    Sawako Nakayasu is an artist who combines language, performance, and translation. Her work focuses on translation and she has been received the PEN Award for Poetry in Translation for her work on The Collected Poems of Chika Sagawa. As a part of The American Literary Translators Association (ALTA) annual conference, Ms Nakayasu will give a reading […]

    Free

  • Keynote Address by Sawako Nakayasu

    Tucson Marriott University Park Tucson, AZ, United States

    Sawako Nakayasu is an artist who combines language, performance, and translation. Her work focuses on translation and she has been received the PEN Award for Poetry in Translation for her work The Collected Poems of Chika Sagawa. As a part of The American Literary Translators Association (ALTA) annual conference, Ms Nakayasu will give the keynote […]

    Free

  • Sustainability and Resilience in East Asia @ Biosphere 2

    Biosphere2 Oracle, AZ, United States

    Sustainability and Resilience in East Asia @ Biosphere 2 REGISTER NOW! https://tinyurl.com/ceas-2023 November 11th Transportation and entrance to Biosphere2 included Lunch included CEAS’ first symposium has been packed with several unique and thought-provoking speakers from the University of Arizona and beyond. This conference will gather scholars and graduate students from all fields to discuss the […]

  • Teacher Workshop: Sijo (Korean Poetry)

    Virtual Zoom

    Learn about Sijo, (Korean Poetry) through online lectures, presentations, examples, and teaching materials. Work at your own pace. Open to any educator in any state. Professional Development available upon completion (2.0 contact hours). Resource material sent upon completion. Finish by February 15, 2024. Registration link Link to the Asynchronous Sijo Workshop will be sent separately.

  • Global STEAM Educator Workshops – Full Day

    IU School of Education & HLS Global Studies, Indianoplois Indianapolis, United States

     for Indiana upper elementary/middle school teachers Global STEAM utilizes the resources of IU’s School of Education and Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies to offer programming to cohorts of upper elementary and middle school teachers from schools throughout Indiana. The Global STEAM workshops are ideal for middle school science, STEM, art, social studies, […]

  • Bringing Student Worlds Together

    Virtual Zoom

    In this presentation, Cass Didier (Waverly High School, Nebraska, U.S.) and Rūta Petkevičiūtė (Erudito Lyceum, Kaunas, Lithuania) will share their experience organizing a two-week summer camp for their students in Nebraska in summer 2023. Please register at https://go.illinois.edu/BringingStudentWorldsTogether.

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