Asian Topic Discussions — East Asia in World History
Xinjiang in China's History and Today
Tuesday, April 22
8:00–9:00 p.m. ET
Online (Zoom)
Facilitator: Morris Rossabi
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Xinjiang, China's westernmost province, borders today eight countries in addition to being close to both Pakistan and India. It has been China's “window to the west” into Eurasia since earliest times…long before the ocean navigation offered significant contact with other cultures and civilizations. In recent decades, Xinjiang has come into news reports on China because of China's policy toward the Muslim Uyghur (pronounced “Wee-gurr”) who reside there. The context and current developments merit exploration and discussion.
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.
