Asian Topic Discussions — East Asia in World History
Tiananmen Massacre of 1989

Monday, April 7
8:00–9:00 p.m. ET
Online (Zoom)
Facilitator: Andy Nathan
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Tiananmen, “The Gate of Heavenly Peace," refers to the gate to the Imperial Palace in Beijing, in front of which lies a huge public square - the site of rallies, memorials, and protests since the establishment of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949. In the spring of 1989, Chinese students and workers occupied Beijing's Tiananmen Square, staging the largest nonviolent political protest in China's history. The movement ended with the government's crackdown and the Beijing massacre of June 4.
Participants are asked to review the following video presentation 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.