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Florida Seminar for Teaching on Asia:
UF Academic Year Institute, 2007-2008

September 2007- April 2008 (one Saturday per month)

This eight-month intensive course will give middle and high school
teachers an overview of Asian history, culture, politics, and art.
Participants will produce a lesson plan for use in their classrooms,

and learn how to implement Asia into their varied curricula. Benefits

for teachers include college credit or in-service points, honoraria, and
funding for library materials.

Applications will be accepted until August 15, 2007.

Seminar Details

     * The summer institute is a 30+ hour seminar that takes place over
eight months, one Saturday per month. Participants explore East Asian
history, geography, literature, and culture, and are taught by
specialists in the field.
       Group interaction and discussion are essential to the success of
the seminar. Therefore, attendance is required, but exceptions can be
made with notice. No more than two seminars may be missed to remain a
participant, and no more than one unexcused session.
     * With the assistance of instructors and colleagues, teachers will
develop a lesson plan that incorporates seminar content and materials
into the regular curriculum.
     * Approximately one year after the seminar, teachers will
participate in a follow-up session to share their experiences with
integrating Asian Studies into the curriculum.
     * Seminar participants become part of the NCTA alumni community,
and are welcome to participate in all outreach programs sponsored by the
UF Asian Studies Program. Teachers are invited to talks, films, and
other events that will be organized by the Asian Studies Program.
     * We are currently in the process of finalizing the syllabus for
the academic year 2007-2008 seminar. Please email Amisha Sharma,
outreach coordinator, at asharma@clas.ufl.edu if you would like a copy
of the 2006-2007 syllabus.

Benefits of Participation

     * Instruction by experts in the field of Asian Studies. The summer
institute is led by Dr. Joseph Murphy, interim director of the Asian
Studies Program, and other guest speakers will also visit the class.
     * $300 upon completion of eight seminar sessions and submission of
an implementation plan.
     * $200 upon completion of a follow-up session during the 2007-2008
academic year.
     * $200 in seminar materials.
     * Instructional materials worth $300 on Asia for the school's library.
     * Opportunity to apply for study tours to China, Japan, and Korea.
     * 3 graduate credits from UF at no charge, and re-certification
credit (where applicable).

Applying for the Seminar

     * The Florida Seminar for Teaching about Asia is open to middle and
high school teachers engaged or interested in incorporating Asia into
their curriculum. Past participants have been from the fields of
language arts, social studies, art, history, and more.
     * Applicants should submit the following materials: the Application
Form (downloadable at www.clas.ufl.edu/asian), a one-page resume, a
letter of interest, and a letter of recommendation from your
administrator. Please mail your application t
       Amisha Sharma, Outreach Coordinator
       Asian Studies Program/Univ. of Florida
       PO Box 117365
       Gainesville, FL 32611

New teachers/pre-service are welcomed to apply. If you do not yet have a
school that you are working at, admittance will be contingent upon
securing applicable employment. Letters of recommendation should come
from an administrator you have worked under, or faculty mentor. Once
employment is secured, we will require a letter of support from the
administrator at your new school.

The Florida Seminar for Teaching on Asia is a division of the National
Consortium for Teaching about Asia, and is funded by a generous grant
from the Freeman Foundation.

Questions? Contact Amisha Sharma at asharma@clas.ufl.edu or
(352)392-2464 for more information.