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The Florida Seminar for Teaching on Asia

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Benefits for Participants

• Instruction by experts in the field of Asian Studies.
• $300 honorarium upon completion of eight seminar sessions (or 2-week summer session) and submission of an implementation plan.
• $200 in seminar materials.
• $300 for instrutional materials on Asia for the school's library.
• Opportunity to apply for study tours to China, Japan, and Korea.
• Course credit or re-certification credit (where applicable).

Participant Commitment

• 30-hour seminar to take place over 8 sessions, or 2-week summer institute, in East Asian history, geography, literature, and culture with colleagues and Asian specialists. Completion of an implementation plan for incorporating seminar content and materials into teaching.
• Group interaction and discussion are essential to the success of the seminar. Therefore, attendance is required, but exceptions can be made with notice. If you will need to miss a session, you are not automatically declined admission, so please apply. No more than two seminars may be missed to remain a participant, and no more than one unexcused session, or we will need to end your participation.
• Implement appropriate content and materials from the seminar into courses and share acquired knowledge, skills, and materials with colleagues.
• Participation in follow-up meetings to share experiences in integrating Asian Studies into the curriculum.
• Assist in the evaluation of the NCTA.

Applying for the Seminar

New/pre-service teachers are welcome to apply. Acceptance will be contingent upon securing applicable employment. Letters of recommendation should come from an administrator for whom you have worked or faculty mentor. Once employment is secured, we will require a letter of support from the administrator at your new school.

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