Introduction

Indiana University’s East Asian Studies Center is pleased to announce the third annual Asia in the Curriculum Symposium, September 16th - 18th, 2004, to be held at the Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI) Conference Center and Hotel. IUPUI is conveniently located in downtown Indianapolis amid many restaurants, stores and sightseeing venues - all only 20 minutes from the airport.

The symposium, open to all educators working in the field of East Asian studies, convenes with several objectives. First, to provide a forum through which participants can share their experiences and ideas for promoting Asian studies at all levels of education. Second, to provide a forum through which symposium participants can share best practices. Finally, to discuss relevant issues confronting the field with regard to establishing a permanent place for Asia in the K-16 curriculum.

We are pleased to annouce a new program element for this year's symposium: practical application for Asian arts in the classroom (visual and performing). We hope this year's program will empower participants with ideas that will assist them in advocating and implementing the teaching of Asian studies in their home institutions and encourage development of further synergies between and among participants.

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Themes & Topics

Most of the subjects for panel discussion will be determined after we have had a chance to solicit and review suggestions as to what topics you would like to have discussed. This year, along with a selection of discussion panels, we will also offer a 'Practitioner's Track', entitled "Asia in the Arts." This track will include a session on how to use visual images of Japan in the classroom, East Asian Music in the classroom, and a short original Kabuki play written and performed by undergraduate students who had no experience in the art form prior to their first public performance in Spring 2004. This sesson will include commentary from Prof. Sumie Jones, Professor of Comparative Literature at Indiana University.

Suggestions for Topics

We value your suggestions! Let us know what topics you would like addressed at the Symposium.

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Invited Speakers

Dr. Suellen Reed, Indiana Superintendent of Public
Instruction (Keynote)

Frances Wood, Author of Did Marco Polo Go to China?

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Tentative Schedule

Thursday, 16 September

7:00 pm Korean Film with commentary: “The Way Home”: followed by Dessert Reception

"The Way Home" tells the touching story of two people as they overcome their differences in an effort to find a bond of understanding. The silent and patient grandmother, a creature of nature and solitude, finally reaches her grandson from the material world, by quieting and constantly offering unconditional love."

Friday, 17 September

7:00 - 8:00 am Breakfast

7:45 - 8:30 Registration

8:30 - 9:10 am Opening Plenary Session

9:20 - 10:35 am First Panel Session

10:45 am - 12:00 pm Second Panel Session

12:00 - 1:30 pm Lunch

1:30 - 2:45 pm Third Panel Session

2:45 - 3:15 pm Closing: Next Steps in the Symposium's Evolution

3:30-4:30 pm Love Suicide at the Jordan River: An Almost Authentic Kabuki Play; performed by IU undergraduate students with commentary by Professor Sumie Jones

4:45 - 6:00 pm Speaker: Frances Wood

6:00 - 6:30 pm Cocktail Hour: Free Discussion Among Participants w/ Cash Bar

6:30 pm Dinner: followed by a Special Japanese Koto Duet Recital

Saturday, 18 September (Optional)

8:00 - 9:00 am Breakfast

9:00 - 10:00 am Travel to Conner Prairie

10:00 am - 12:00 pm Visit Conner Prairie sites; participate in County fair

12:00 - 1:15 pm Lunch

1:15 - 2:15 pm Return to Indianapolis

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Conner Prairie & Country Fair (optional)

Welcome to 19th century Indiana! Experience the 1836 Hoosier lifestyle in Indiana’s only “living museum.” Tired after a long trek? Explore the local inn and the accomodations it offers weary travelers. Troubled by a bit of travel sickness? Venture into a local doctor's office for mid-19th century state-of -art herbal remedy. And if educational outreach is your niche, perhaps you might interest the local school teacher in your programs.

Conner Prairie is a large, open-air living history museum made up of five district historic areas, a modern museum center and over 1400 acres of natural beauty. Its mission is to serve as a center for education and activities exploring the lives, times and culture of America during the 1800s. Actors dressed in period attire not only demonstrate various activities, but also assist visitors in doing such things as digging out a dugout canoe, working in the village blacksmith shop, and other such activities. But don’t ask them anything about presidential politics as you will likely hear all they know about Andrew Jackson.

Conner Prairie is comprised of five main exhibition areas. The 1886 era "Liberty Corner" is made up of a farm, covered bridge, Quaker meeting house and school house. The Prairie town display of an 1836 community features several cabins, an inn and barn, a pottery shop, and a blacksmith. The 1816 Lenape American Indian village offers a glimpse of a trading post and several wigwams. The William Conner estate, which highlights the first brick home in Indiana, and the "Pastport Center" offers guests the opportunity to particpate in activities such as cow milking, wool carding, butter churning, and bed roping.

Fortunately, our trip will coincide with the annual Country Fair" that will include a 19th century baseball game, temperance rally, the "Tent of Wonders", historic livestock breeds, tractor parades, era technology shows and other attractions. Special guest Roy Underhill from PBS's Woodwright Shop program will also be present to demonstrate the use of period woodworking tools.

At noon we will enjoy a "Taste of the Past" buffet which includes pumpkin soup, steaks of catfish, roast pork with sauerkraut, corn pudding, dessert, mint tea, coffee and lemonade.

We will be leaving IUPUI by charter bus at 9 a.m. and arriving at Conner Prairie at 10am. Lunch will be served at 12noon. We will return to IUPUI by 2:15pm.

Visit Conner Prairie's website to find out more!

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Conference Center
The Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis (IUPUI) Conference Center and Hotel. IUPUI is conveniently located in downtown Indianapolis at:

850 West Michigan Street
Indianapolis, Indiana 46202
(800) 627-2700

You may also like to visit the Conference Center's Website.

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Meals
Thursday evening's dessert reception, and Friday's lunch and dinner are included in the registration fee. A pay-as-you go drink bar will be available on Friday. For those participating in the excursion to Conner Prairie on Saturday, the trip price includes an authentic 1830's style buffet.

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Transportation
Taxi, limo and rental vehicles are the most common methods of ground transportation to and from Indianapolis International Airport. Shared ride service through Carey Limousine Service can be arranged for $11 plus applicable taxes at the Ground Transportation Center. Taxi’s may be hailed curbside outside of baggage claims. Rental company offices are located in the baggage claims area.

Carey Limousine
For reservations, call (800) 888-4639

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Registration Form

Registration Closed

We are no longer accepting registrations for the symposium. If you have any questions or are a member of a panel who still needs to register, please contact Melissa Gross at 800-441-3272 or at the below address. Thank you.

Please make checks payable to "East Asian Studies Center" and send registration and payment to:

East Asian Studies Center
Indiana University
Memorial Hall West Room 207
1021 East Third Street
Bloomington, IN 47405-7005

Registration Closing Date: August 6, 2004

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Last updated: 09/10/2004
URL: http://www.indiana.edu/~easc/symposium/
Comments: easc@indiana.edu
Copyright 2004, The Trustees of Indiana University