E-Newsletter - January 6, 2004  Happy New Year!
from the Washington State Coalition for International Education

In the News...

College Board announces new Advanced Placement Test for Chinese Language
Representatives of the People's Republic of China and College Board President Gaston Caperton have announced the creation of an Advanced Placement Program ® (AP®) Course and Examination in Chinese Language and Culture, citing China's growing economic significance and the College Board's commitment to promoting cultural understanding in America's schools as motivating forces behind the decision.
See press release: http://www.collegeboard.com/press/article/0,3183,30831,00.html.

 

Upcoming Events

January 10, 2004: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm YOUTH REFUGEES AT HOME AND ABROAD: Youth Summit for High School Students in Seattle Roosevelt High School Cafeteria, 1410 NE 66th Street, Seattle
Co-Sponsored by: International Rescue Committee & Hands for a Bridge. For more information, visit www.world-affairs.org or call (206) 441-5910.

January 12, 2004: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm World Affairs Council Monthly Global Discussion Series: Middle East
Joel S. Migdal, Professor of International Studies, UW Henry M. Jackson School
Co-Sponsors: World Trade Center Seattle, University of Washington Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies  For details: http://www.world-affairs.org/calendar.cfm

January 21, 2004 5:30-8:30 pm TEACHER OPEN HOUSE AT THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, SEATTLE
Preview Jump to Japan: Discovering Culture Through Popular Art. The Children's Museum (Seattle Center), and co-sponsor the East Asia Resource Center, University of Washington welcome educators to an evening where we will explore a world of popular art and culture in Japan, including animation (the work of Hayao Miyazaki), manga (comics), and historical links to woodblock prints and scrolls. You must RSVP to receive clock hours: (206) 441- 1768, Erica.

January 22, 2004: 4:00-5:00 pm - Meeting of Washington State Coalition for International Education. Seattle Location: UW Language Learning Center Room 109. We are working on a Spokane location with two-way live video. Watch for more details.

January 22, 2004:  7:00 pm World Affairs Council Annual Lecture Series: Upfront With Terrorism: What’s Next in the War on Terrorism?  Location: University of Washington, Kane Hall Room 110  Co-Sponsors: University Bookstore Cost: WAC Members: FREE!  Non-Members: $10  Students: $5  For details: http://www.world-affairs.org/calendar.cfm

January 28, 2004: 10:30-12:30 pm - Amy Gutmann lecture at UW Kane Hall.
Unity and Diversity in Democratic Multicultural Education: Creative and Destructive Tensions. Please RSVP to centerme@u.washington.edu.

February 10, 2004 3:30-5:00 pm, Parrington Hall Forum. Speaker: George F. Russel Jr., Chairman Emeritus, Russell Investment Group. Russia's Forecast: Transformation in the 21st Century Lecture Series. Sponsored by the Foundation for Russian American Economic Cooperation and the Russian, East European and Central Asian Studies Center. Info: 543-4852 or http://fraec.org.

February 11, 2004 12:00-6:00 pm - FIUTS Culturalfest at UW
FIUTS, The Foundation for International Understanding Through Students, invites you to join in the fun of Culturalfest, the celebration of the international community at UW on Wednesday February 11, 2004. FIUTS students will transform the UW HUB Ballroom into a living map. Visitors will have an opportunity meet students from all over the world. Country booths: Noon-4PM. Cultural Talent Show: 4-6PM. UW HUB Ballroom. Special activities for middle school and high school students. For more information, email Carolyn Ho (carolyn@fiuts.org).

February 27, 2004: 7th World Languages Day at University of Washington
High School Students and Teachers learn about world languages and world cultures. Please see: http://www.outreach.washington.edu/k12/wld.asp.

March 27, 2004: 9 am - 12 pm International/Multicultural Strategy Games Workshop
Make and learn to play 6-8 strategy games from different cultures around the world: Native America, Indigenous Groups, Africa, South and Central America, Asia and the Middle East. Make and take games for your students in grades 3-6 to learn, make and play with their friends and families. Develop thinking skills and learning activities tied to state frameworks, EALRs and the WASL! For more information, contact wsame@mindspring.com.

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Hyogo Business & Cultural Center’s
Winter Quarter Japanese Culture Classes

Hyogo Business & Cultural Center (HBCC) is a non-profit (501-c3) organization dedicated to promoting awareness of the Japanese culture and education throughout the State of Washington. Through a variety of outreach classes, HBCC aims to enrich people with many interesting aspects of the Japanese culture through series of films, discussions, and interactive classes. Below are the classes provided for the 2004 winter quarter. *This quarter we are providing clock hours for teachers for some classes—please see details below. These may also be found on the HBCC website: www.hyogobcc.org.

January 20, 2004 6:15 pm to 8:00 pm
Film & Discussion: Tokyo Story
An elderly couple comes to the city to visit their grown children who are too busy to spend time with them in this poignant classic directed by Yasujiro Ozu. Film will be followed by a discussion led by UW Japanese film PhD student Phil Kaffen. Contact HBCC (206.728.0610) for exact location at UW. FREE.

January 22, 2004, 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Lecture: Introduction to Miyazawa Kenji: Philosopher, Poet, Scientist, Educator
Miyazawa Kenji is one of modern Japan’s most original and imaginative writers. Poet, children’s story writer, scientist, and educator, Mr. Miyazawa was also a person of religious faith. UW PhD student, Jon Holt will introduce aspects of Japanese literature, history, and religion as he discusses the life of Miyazawa Kenji in this stimulating talk. Be sure to register early; reading materials will be mailed out prior to the class for discussion. John Stanford International School Library (4057 – 5th Ave. NE, Seattle). FREE.
Educator bonus: Receive 3 free clock hours from the EARC! Attend Introduction to Miyazawa Kenji and one of the two film presentations on January 20 and February 17. Short evaluation required.

January 24, 2004 10:30 am to 12:30 pm -
Culture Class: Advanced Origami
Take your origami folding to a whole new level with modular folding, wet folding, and pre-crease folding! Taught by Ray Takeuchi of the Puget Sound Area Paper Folding Enthusiast’s Roundtable (PAPER). Montlake Community Center (1618 E Calhoun St., Seattle). Cost: $7.

January 29, February 5 & 12, 2004, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Culture Class: Introduction to GO
Learn to play GO, the oldest board game that still exists today, is a national sport in Japan. Go Master Frank Fukuda will teach you the basics and introduce various various strategies. Seattle Go Center ( 700 NE 45th St., Seattle). Cost: $20.

February 17, 2004 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Film & Discussion: Throne of Blood
A masterful retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth set in 15th century Japan. Throne of Blood is considered a pinnacle of this well-known director’s career. Film will be followed by a discussion led by UW Japanese film PhD student Phil Kaffen. Contact HBCC (206.728.0610) for exact location at UW. FREE.

 

From the News Bulletin

International Youth Parliament - July 5-12, 2004 in Sydney, Australia
Call for Applications International Youth Parliament 2004: The International Youth Parliament is a dynamic global network of creative young people working for social change - people turning ideas into action. Run by and for young people it is a global network of social change leaders working to build a peaceful, sustainable and equitable world. The second sitting of the International Youth Parliament, IYP2004 will take place in Sydney, Australia from 5 to 12 July 2004. The Parliament agenda will focus on twelve major areas: education, HIV/AIDS, labor and employment; indigenous rights, migration, trafficking and displacement, agriculture and sustainability, peace building, human rights, health and clean water; youth culture, technology, and global trading systems. Applications from people aged 18-25 who are passionate about and have been actively involved in projects aiming at positive social change in the above areas. Applications close 15 January 2004. Application form: http://www.iyp.oxfam.org.

WSU to offer online graduate level course on Foreign Language Pedagogy for the Spring 2004
As part of a proposed "Graduate Certificate in Contextualized Foreign Language Instruction" recently submitted for approval, the Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures at Washington State University will begin offering graduate level courses in different aspects of FL pedagogy. The certificate, if approved, will require completion of three courses, all to be offered online. Read more...

2004 WORLD CITIZEN ESSAY CONTEST For Washington State Students in Grades 2-12
According to Refugees International, there are 30 million refugees and internally displaced people worldwide. Washington State is home to the fifth largest refugee population in the United States. Tell us the story of one group of people on the move: Describe what caused them to leave their home & propose a solution that might return them there. Tell us in 1,000 words or less. Your entry could win you cash and a special honor at the World Affairs Council's Consular Association Reception in the spring! The World Affairs Council, in partnership with the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, sponsors the World Citizen Essay Contest to promote discussion among students, teachers, families, and community members about the ways that individuals can effect positive change in the global community. Deadline is March 1, 2004. The contest rules and cover form can be found at our website: http://www.world-affairs.org/class_worldcitizen.html.

 

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