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PLEASE MAIL TO:Shirley GroffThe Center for Public HumanitiesMessiah CollegeOne College Ave. Suite 3017Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

school of THe humanities

Teachers as ScholarsS U M M E R S E M I N A R S

JUNE 15-18, 2015

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Registration Form Registration Information

1. Complete the online application form: messiah.edu/schools/humanities/center.

If you prefer, complete the application form in the brochure and mail to the address listed below.

2. A confirmation email will be sent to you upon receipt of your application form.

3. Should you have any questions or need further information please contact:

Devin Manzullo-Thomas, interim director The Center for Public Humanities

717-766-2511, ext. 5235

Shirley Groff, administrative assistant The Center for Public Humanities

717-766-2511, ext .2025 | groff@messiah.edu

Messiah College One College Ave. Suite 3017 Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

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What is Teachers as Scholars?Teachers as Scholars is an innovative program of professional development that brings together college faculty and secondary school teachers. Through this humanities-based program, secondary school teach-ers in history/social studies, English/language arts/communication arts and world languages/cultures departments participate with humanities professors in seminars that connect them to the world of scholar-ship—a major reason that they became teachers in the first place. Unlike most in-service programs that emphasize pedagogy or professional issues, the Teach-ers as Scholars seminars focus specifically on the latest disciplinary content available in various humanities fields of learning. Teachers are brought together from urban, suburban and rural districts to interact with one another as scholars, studying the subject matter they love to teach and searching for new insights and approaches found in the most recent research.

Eligibility and professional development creditMiddle and secondary school teachers from public and private schools are invited to participate in the Teachers as Scholars seminars. Approved by the Penn-sylvania Department of Education for Act 48 Profes-sional Development, participants can receive ten (10 hours) credits per seminar. Seminars and workshop are free of charge, including lunches.

Location of the seminarsIn collaboration with your school district administra-tion, we have scheduled summer seminars to maxi-mize the availability for teachers outside the academic year (with an hour break for a provided lunch). All seminars take place in Ernest L. Boyer Hall and are limited to 16 participants. You will therefore be able to include these seminars in your annual professional development plan of in-service for Act 48 credit in conjunction with your district office.

APPLICATION

Features

• Four seminars over one week• Two classrooms (used throughout the event)• Lunch is provided

Schedule (June 15-18)

Monday, June 15

Seminar I: Citizenship in an Era of Globalization Dr. James LaGrand, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Seminar II: Non-fiction Video in the Middle and Secondary Classroom Krista Imbesi, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Tuesday, June 16

Seminar III: Teaching World Literature and Culture in an Era of Globalization

Dr. David Dzaka, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Seminar IV: Myths America Lives By Dr. Richard Hughes, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Wednesday, June 17

Seminar I: Citizenship in an Era of Globalization Dr. James LaGrand, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Seminar II: Non-fiction Video in the Middle and Secondary Classroom Krista Imbesi, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

Thursday, June 18

Seminar III: Teaching World Literature and Culture in an Era of Globalization

Dr. David Dzaka, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Seminar IV: Myths America Lives By Dr. Richard Hughes, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

I. “Citizenship in an Era of Globalization” Professor James LaGrandDepartment of HistoryMonday, June 15 and Wednesday, June 17

Drawing from U.S. history and contemporary events regarding American identity and citizenship, this seminar will consider the various forms of “citizenship.” In the process, we will think together about how examination of citizenship in the social studies classroom can help students better evaluate how continuity and change have impacted the United States. Recommended for teachers in social studies, history, government and American studies.

II. “Non-fiction Video in the Middle and Secondary Classroom”Krista Imbesi Lecturer in film, video and digital media production Monday, June 15 and Wednesday, June 17

Today’s middle and high school students are most familiar with reality television, YouTube/social media clips and educational expository documentaries. Exposing students to other styles and techniques in non-fiction video production can assist students in developing media literacy which includes the ability to analyze various non-fiction television shows, internet videos and movies with a critical eye. In this seminar, we will consider diverse categories of non-fiction video, along with the ethical considerations of each style, and how this knowledge can be used to develop media literary within our disciplines. Participants will have the opportunity to create and assess lesson plans for non-fiction video

student projects as an alternative to paper or presentation assignments. Recommended for teachers in all humanities areas: history-social studies, English (literature and writing), world languages and all other fields of communication and cultural study.

III. “Teaching World Literature and Culture in an Era of Globalization”Professor David DzakaDepartment of EnglishTuesday, June 16 and Thursday, June 18

In this seminar, we will read fiction and poetry from the Global South, which present other voices and vistas on issues of contemporary social, economic and political interest. Through our reading and discussion, we will consider how the study of world literature and culture enriches our own humanity as much as it extends our understanding of other cultures. There will be plenty of opportunity for participants to discuss how they can best approach the study of world literature and culture in their own classrooms. Recommended for teachers in history-social studies, English, world languages and all other fields of communication and cultural study.

IV. “Myths America Lives By”Professor Emeritus Richard HughesTuesday, June 16 and Thursday, June 18

Every nation builds its identity on myths. Whether a given myth is objectively true or false is finally irrelevant. What makes a myth important is its ability to help the nation’s

citizens find meaning—even ultimate meaning—in the national experience. This seminar will explore five of those myths, how those myths have shaped the American self-understanding and how the American self-understanding constantly refines the meaning of the myths. Because America’s dominant myths have historically served people of privilege, particular attention will be given to the voices of America’s minorities—especially African Americans—to critique each myth and to help us see how each myth can be understood in ways that enhance diversity and pluralism. Seminar participants will receive copies of Richard Hughes’ book “Myths American Lives By.” Recommended for teachers in all humanities areas: history-social studies, English, American studies and all other fields of communication and cultural study.

Teachers as Scholars is an innovative program of professional development that brings together college faculty and secondary school teachers.

Professor James LaGrand Professor Emeritus Richard HughesProfessor David Dzaka

Professor Krista Imbesi