Asian Topic Discussions — East Asia in World History
What is “Modern”? China and Europe from 1500 to 2000

Thursday, February 13
8:00–9:00 p.m. ET
Online (Zoom)
Facilitator: Bram Hubble
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This content challenges the conventional historical storyline that China was "stagnant" and economic "modernization" began as a "reaction" to the Western initiatives in the late 1800s, specifically after the Opium War with England.
Participants are asked to review the module ahead of the session in preparation for Q&A and discussion of teaching approaches:
About Asian Topic Discussions
- Online discussions between educators facilitated by an expert on an assigned topic
- Participants are asked to review select materials including presentations from AFE's Video on Asian Topics ahead of the sessions
- During sessions the facilitator provides an overview of key points and answers questions on the topic
- Participants hold facilitated discussion of teaching approaches
All sessions are free and held on zoom. Professional development hours available to those who attend upon completion of a teaching reflection form distributed at the end of the year.