"Knowledge for the Global Classroom: An International Conference on Teaching Culture, History and Humanities," June 22-28, 2008.
The International Summer Institute is organized jointly by the area studies centers and other international studies programs at the University of Illinois. This intensive institute will address more effective ways of incorporating non-Western histories as well as Western history in teaching of World Histories/Cultures. Case studies, presentations and lesson plan development will focus on the following regions: Africa, East Asia, European Union, Latin America, Eastern Europe & Russia, Middle East & South Asia, and the incorporation of the United States in these histories.
While all K-14 teachers are welcome, the curriculum materials are geared mainly towards middle school, high school and college educators. The workshop is aimed at social studies/social science teachers, particularly those teaching history, geography, sociology, and world cultures.
Participating teachers will receive: 30 CPDUs (for 30 contact hours) for Illinois teachers; 3.0 University of Illinois CEUs (30 contact hours) for non-Illinois teachers.
We are also proud to announce our Keynote Speaker: Professor Antoinette Burton, Department Chair of the History Department at the University of Illinois and Bastion Professor of Global and Transnational Studies. Professor Burton's tentative keynote address will be "Reverberations: Eventfulness in World History."
The registration fee is $100. This covers all housing costs and some of the meals. Housing will be provided at the Hendrick House, a private dorm on campus, from June 22-28, 2008.
