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WDMESC: Asia Today - Contemporary Cultures and Politics (Virtual Workshop)



This 6 hour virtual workshop—sponsored by the National Consortium for Teaching About Asia and the Association for Asian Studies—brings together nationally renowned scholars from
throughout the region to discuss some of the most important cultural and political issues facing Asia today. 
SCHEDULE & SPEAKERS
9:00 - 10:15: NCTA Panel 1 | Asia Today: Contemporary Politics 
Chair: Dr. Carrie Currier, Texas Christian University “Contemporary Japanese Politics: What are the Major Controversies and Why is One Party So Strong?” Dr. Ko Maeda, University of North Texas.  “CHINA: Asia’s Communist Wall Street” Dr. Steven Lewis, Rice University
“A Primer for Teaching ‘One China” Dr. Hans Stockton, University of St. Thomas
10:45 - 12:00: NCTA Panel 2 | Asia Today: Contemporary Cultures in a Global Context
Chair: Dr. Zach Smith, University of Central Arkansas “‘A Little Dilemma’ The Harsh Reality of Education in China Seen Through a TV Drama” Dr. Zhaoxi Liu, Trinity University “Partial Eclipse of the Sun: Trends in Contemporary Japanese Culture” Dr. Mindy Landeck, Austin College  “Korean Popular Culture and Urban Tourism Promotion” Dr. Youjeong Oh, University of Texas at Austin
1:45-3:00: NCTA Panel 3 | Asia in the Classroom - Practical Strategies and Applications
Co-Facilitators: Dr. Carrie Currier and Dr. Zach Smith
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Registration for this session has ended

Session ID:
458617
Credits Available:
(6) Hours
Seats Filled:
5 / 20
Fee:
$0.00
Contact Person:
Dr. Zachary Smith
Instructor(s):
Dr. Zachary Smith
Audiences: 
6-12
 
Date Time Location
10/23/2021 1:45 PM - 3:00 PM Wilbur D. Mills Education Service Cooperative - Wilbur D. Mills Education Service Co-op - ***VIRTUAL Training***


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