Sunday, April 24, 2011

布萊恩特大學中國講座4/26 邀江念祖談華美歷史及傳統

China Seminar Series
From Coolie Exclusion to Model Minority Tiger Mothers: Reflections on Chinese American History and Heritage


Peter Kiang, Ph.D.
Professor of Education and Director, Asian American Studies Program, University of Massachusetts Boston
Tuesday, April 26, from 5-6:30 p.m.
Location: MRC4 Room, Unistructure

台灣傳統巧藝團五月訪羅州

2011 STARTALK Chinese Language and Culture Summer Program for Teachers

Dear Colleagues and Friends:

The U.S.-China Institute at Bryant University is pleased to announce 2011 STARTALK Chinese Language and Culture Summer Program for Teachers starts accepting applications.The application deadline is May 15. Seats are limited and filled quickly. Please see below and attached flyer for more information.

Please also feel free to forward the information to your colleagues and friends who might be interested.

2011 STARTALK Chinese Language and Culture Teacher Program

Application | Highlights of Previous Programs

Dates and Time: July 5-23, 9:00a.m.-3:30p.m. (No activities on July 9, 10, 16 and 17)
Location: Bryant University, Smithfield, Rhode Island

This three-week summer program provides vigorous professional development on Chinese language and culture for current and prospective K-12 teachers. The program offers two tracks:

Language Track for current and prospective Chinese language teachers from public, private and heritage schools. During the first week, participants will receive intensive training on language teaching methodology, strategies, standards, contents, and technology. During the second and third week, participants will be asked to observe master teachers and teach several practice classes with middle and high school students in the morning and participate in cultural workshops and activities in the afternoon.

Culture Track for teachers of social studies, history, arts, literature, science and other subject areas who are interested in incorporating Chinese culture and language contents into their curriculum. This track will focus on providing participants with knowledge and classroom activities about Chinese culture and history. At the same time, participants will spend half of the time learning basic language skills that will enable them to conduct daily conversations in Chinese and better understand Chinese culture through the language.

Program Offering

· Certificate of 100 professional development credit hours

· Lectures and seminars by renowned scholars

· Workshops by experienced teachers to share lesson plans and activities

· Various cultural activities, including calligraphy, painting, traditional music, folk dance, martial arts, and Taiji

· Field trip to the Peabody Essex Museum (Ying Yu Tang and China exhibits), Boston Chinatown, and Newport Mansions in Rhode Island

· Practice classes with middle and high school students

· Eligibility to participate in a two-week optional subsidized study trip to China at additional cost

· Campus dorms available for free for participants who live 30 miles away from Bryant (on first come first served basis)

· Breakfast and lunch provided

Previous experience of related teaching is not required. The application deadline is May 15. Seats are limited. Please apply early since the program is usually quickly filled.

Application Checklist:

· Completed Application Form (download)

· A Check of $150 Non-refundable Program Fee (Payable to Bryant University)

· A Separate Check of $200 Deposit (Payable to Bryant University; Refundable to participants upon successful completion of the program)

· Signed Liability Waiver Form (download)

· Signed Media Release Form (download)

Please mail application package to the address below. For more information, please visit: http://china.bryant.edu

For questions, please contact:

Mr. Kongli Liu
Assistant Director for Academic Programs
U.S.-China Institute, Bryant University
1150 Douglas Pike
Smithfield, RI 02917
Tel: 401-232-6566
Email: kliu1@bryant.edu


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grant workshop (art works) on 4/28 2-4PM

An Invitation from Congessman Langevin
NEA Grant Workshop
DATE: Thursday, April 28, 2011
TIME: 2pm to 4pm
LOCATION: Courthouse Center
for the Arts
3481 Kingstown Rd
West Kingston, RI
or see below
Dear Friend:

I am writing to invite you or a representative of your organization to a grant workshop that will be held at the Courthouse Center for the Arts located at 3481 Kingstown Road in West Kingstown, RI.

On Thursday, April 28, 2011, Mike Griffin, Congressional Liaison with the National Endowment for the Arts, will be here to discuss the Arts Endowment's grant programs and application process. Be aware of upcoming NEA grant application deadlines -- Rhode Island organizations can apply for support at these deadlines.

The workshop will run from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm with registration beginning at 1:30 pm.

Please know that space is limited. To RSVP or if you have any questions, please contact Suzanne Augenstein in my district office at 401-732-9400 or via email at:suzanne.augenstein@mail.house.gov no later than Monday, April 25, 2011.

I hope you can join us.

Sincerely,

Jim Langevin
Member of Congress
sent at the request of Congressman Langevin by the
Rhode Island State Council on the Arts
One Capitol Hill
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
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