Asian Studies Center

As a National Resource Center (Pan Asia) under the Title VI funding from the U.S. Department of Education, Asian Studies Center is committed to outreach work related to teaching about Asia. Our outreach programs include three major target audiences: K-16 educators, community colleges, and local, regional, and national communities.

Goals

Implement activities that reflect diverse perspectives and a wide range of views and generate debate on world regions and international affairs as they apply to Asia.
Enhance teacher training to strengthen Asian language education and teaching about Asia, enriching teacher education curriculum with Asia content.
Build and grow partnerships with community colleges, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), and Minority-Serving Institutions (MSIs) through a series of activities that provide faculty and students of partnering institutions with access to MSU’s resources in Asian Studies including professional development opportunities (for faculty) and instruction (for students).

Contact Dr. Jiahang Li (jiahang(at)msu.edu) to schedule outreach events, learn about upcoming programs, or inquire about available resources.

Upcoming Programs

2024 Global Children's Literature Teacher Fellowship Program

Application Form

The Michigan State University College of Education, in partnership with the African Studies Center, Asian Studies Center, and the Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies, is excited to announce this opportunity for K-12 teachers. This fellowship brings together classroom teachers with a team of MSU faculty and graduate students to connect local and global ideas through children's literature.

2023 MSU NCTA Workshop Series on Contemporary East Asian Art: Living in Place

Join the NCTA at Michigan State University for a program that will bring educators together in close conversation around artworks by Chinese artist Guanyu Xu and Korean artist Won Kim. Designed to encourage dialogue around global issues, this program will continue to expand on ways of knowing about and understanding art. Participants can attend one or both of the workshops, but registration is required. Michigan teachers can receive SCECHs for their participation. Attendees of the August 9 program will receive complimentary materials and books. Guanyu Xu will join the Zoom session on August 16. Please click HERE to register.

2023 MSU NCTA Teaching East Asia Foundational Seminar: Art & Literature

This program will be offered in person from August 7 to August 11, 2023. In this content-rich seminar for K-12 educators, you will learn about, engage with, and experience aspects of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean art, literature, and history. Participants must be a K-12 educator from the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. The seminar will provide East Asia-specific content and historical background as well as hands-on art projects, analysis of literary works, classroom applications, and recommended resources. All participants who complete the requirements of the program will receive a $300 stipend, $250 worth of free teaching resources, option for 30 SCECH hours (pending approval), and qualify as an alum for future NCTA short courses and study tours.

2023 Workshop for Teachers of Chinese

The 2023 Annual Workshop for Teachers of Chinese will be offered virtually 1-4pm EDT on August 5th and 12th, 2023. This series is sponsored by the Asian Studies Center and College of Education at Michigan State University. The topic is E-Writing to Improve L2 Chinese Teaching and Learning: Research and Practice. The workshops are free to attend, but registration is required. The workshop will be delivered via Zoom. Please click HERE to register.

K-16 Educator Programs & Resources

We organize many workshops and professional development opportunities for K-16 educators to enhance their knowledge and skills in teaching about Asia. We also develop and share valuable resources for K-16 educators focusing on Asian languages and cultures. Click to check upcoming programs and events.

Community College Programs

We believe in the importance of collaboration in promoting the teaching and learning about Asia. We work closely with Midwest Institute for International-Intercultural Education and other Community Colleges to provide comprehensive and high-quality professional development opportunities and resources for educators. By working together, we can combine our expertise and resources to create programs and materials that are effective and engaging for educators and students alike. Our collaboration allows us to reach a wider audience and make a bigger impact in promoting cultural understanding and global citizenship.

Community Outreach Programs

Our Community Outreach Programs focus on increasing knowledge and understanding about Asia in local, regional and national communities. These programs include workshops, presentations and cultural events that are accessible and engaging for all ages. They provide a unique perspective on Asia and promote cross-cultural understanding and global citizenship. Additionally, these programs strive to make the learning of Asia more accessible to under-served communities.