Art and Politics: Episodes in East Asian History

Program Start Date: Jul 16 2018

Location: Thomson Hall, University of Washington in Seattle

A NCTA seminar for K-12 teachers of all subjects Description Art and Politics: Episodes in East Asian History considered key moments in the history of East Asia as told through visual and literary responses by artists and writers of the time. Our approach examined moments in the history of East Asia, beginning with a grounding in

Meet the Masters: Discover how to find and evaluate books on East Asia for your classroom

Program Start Date: Jul 23 2018

Location: Thomson Hall, University of Washington in Seattle

An NCTA Seminar for Teachers of Grades 2-8 Description Hear from authors, librarians and fellow teachers and make children’s and young adult books on East Asia a part of your teaching tool kit. Discover how authors do research for their books and how book titles and cover illustrations are selected. Gain confidence in making close

North Korea: Past and Present

Program Start Date: Feb 8 2018

Location: Seattle, WA

Teachers gained a better understanding of North Korea and current challenges in international affairs. Speakers delved into the historical roots of the North Korean state, its internal mechanisms of social, political and ideological control and the development of critical issues on the Korean peninsula.