Yale University’s Programs in International Educational Resources (PIER) will sponsor several institutes during July 2011. The PIER institutes are intensive, interdisciplinary programs which include lectures and seminars by leading scholars and experts from Yale and other institutions, films, workshops, field trips and site visits, hands-on cultural activities, teaching resource and strategy sessions, and sessions on technological resources for teaching about different areas of the world.
Diverse Landscapes: Exploring the Environment of Silk Road Regions in China
July 5 – July 10, 2011
Council on East Asian Studies
For more information, contact Abbey Newman (CEAS Executive Director) at abbey.newman@yale.edu.
The geography of Silk Road networks showcases a complex interaction between mountains, grasslands, river valleys, oases and deserts. Such varied ecological zones are a critical determinant of where and how people live, move, and interact. This intensive six-day Institute explores both the historical relationships of diverse Silk Road populations to the land, as well as the current environmental challenges China faces today. Topics include trade and travelers on the Silk Road; the role of nature in the arts and religions of the Silk Road; use of geographic mapping technologies in the classroom; and modern concerns about development, land use, pollution, and natural resources. The Institute is designed to help K-16 educators enhance curricula and access unique teaching resources about China. The program also provides the opportunity to meet scholars from a wide range of disciplines who concentrate on China, the Silk Road, and Environmental Studies. This Institute is sponsored by PIER and the Council on East Asian Studies at Yale University (CEAS) with generous support from the CEAS Title VI National Resource Center Grant from the United States Department of Education.
Religion and Politics in the Middle East
July 5 – July 10, 2011
Council on Middle East Studies
For more information, contact Bonnie Rose Schulman at bonnie.rose.schulman@yale.edu.
Located at the crossroads of three continents, the Middle East is one of the most intensely discussed regions in the world. Spend four days in an intensive study program, learning about the many dimensions of religion and politics in the Middle East. Work with Yale faculty and others, and connect with local colleagues who share your interest in the region. In addition to lectures and discussions, the seminar will include cuisine and films from the Middle East as well as field trips designed to familiarize you and your students with local resources.
The Changing Face of a Continent: Democracy and Development in Modern Africa (tentative title)
July 5 – July 10, 2011
Council on African Studies
For more information contact Aidan Kwame Ahaligah at aidan.ahaligah@yale.edu.
Immigration in Europe: Historical Trends and New Challenges (tentative title)
July 5 – July 10, 2011
Council on European Studies
For more information, contact Minjin Hashbat at minjin.hashbat@yale.edu.
Colonial Latin America: A Summer Institute for Educators
Council on Latin American and Iberian Studies
For more information, contact Julianne Baker at julianne.bakergallegos@yale.edu.
July 4 – July 8, 2011 at Yale University Cost $150 (includes all materials)
This Summer Institute will explore the theme of Colonial Latin America to understand the ways in which the colonial period contributed to the modern Latin American identity. K-12 and postsecondary educators will participate in a dynamic and intensive week-long workshop that will build upon the expertise of scholars from diverse disciplines specializing in Latin America.
July 9 – July 16, 2011 – Optional Field Trip: Dominican Republic Cost TBD
The weeklong field trip will provide the opportunity to deepen educators’ knowledge about Colonial Latin America as they participate in lectures, discussions, architectural tours, and guided visits with experts to archeological sites, art museums, architectural sites, local communities and plantation zones
