Using Niki Alsford’s 2024 book Taiwan Lives: A Social and Political History, this course explores Taiwan's history from 1895 to 2020. The book’s twenty-four stories illustrate significant events and changes. Participants will delve into Alsford’s text, popular media, educator discussions, and meet the author.
Join Professor Kun-Hui Ku as she discusses Taiwan’s indigenous peoples and their relationship to the state through different historical periods, including Tsai Ing-wen’s apology on behalf of the state in 2016 and the new administration under William Lai.
This 6-week online course will introduce teachers to the history of Islam, tracing its origins in 7th-century Asia and its spread throughout the continent, focusing on Saudi Arabia and Iran, India and Pakistan, and Indonesia. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of Islam as both a global tradition and a collection of local communities, each […]
Did you know that Afghanistan is one of the top countries of origin for refugees resettling in Colorado? Are you an educator in the Colorado Front Range who teaches about Afghanistan or works with Afghan students and their families? Join this one-day workshop where you’ll receive historical and cultural insights, as well as practical knowledge […]