ISAS, along with the help of ORIAS, organizes a week long Summer Institute for K-12 and community college teachers -- mostly from World History classrooms. Teachers come to build up their international studies content knowledge for teaching and building curriculum. They look for stories, images, resources, and ideas to enrich their own content background and liven up the World History classroom beyond the textbook. It is generally attended by about 40 enthusiastic and bright teachers - very appreciative of the chance to hear from scholars in world areas. They are great fun to work with.
As an example of the institute format, you can see what we have done in the previous years by clicking on the links below.
If you are interested in participating in future institutes, please contact Shane Carter, the ORIAS coordinator.
| The View from the Sea: Oceans in World History |
| June 26-28, 2017 |
| Environmental History |
| June 1-2, 2017 |
| Foodways in World History |
| July 21-23, 2014 |
| Travelers in World History |
| July 22-24, 2013 |
| Technology in Human History |
| July 23-25, 2012 |
| Absent Voices: Experience of common life in world history |
| July 25-29, 2011 |
| Causes & Consequences of Imperialism |
| July 26-30, 2010 |
| Visible Power: Art in National Life |
| July 27-31, 2009 |
| Pestilence and Public Health in World History |
| July 28th to August 1st, 2008 |
| The Making of Cities |
| July 9-13, 2007 |
| Encountering Nature in World History |
| July 24-28, 2006 |
| PERSONAL NARRATIVES: Studying Cultural Interaction, Exchange And Migration Through First Person Accounts |
| July 25-29, 2005 |
| Rule of Law: The Story of Human Rights in World History |
| July 26-30, 2004 |
| Religion in World History |
| July 28 - August 1, 2003 |
| The Role of Food in World History |
| July 29 - August 2, 2002 |
| Cultural Representations in Children's Literature: Exploring Resources and Themes in Global Education |
| July 30th - August 3rd, 2001 |
| Ancient Roots - Modern States |
| July 31 - August 4, 2000 |
| Travelers: Cultural Interaction in the Medieval World |
| July 19-23, 1999 |
| History Through Literature |
| July 13-17, 1998 |
| Islam in a Comparative Context |
| July 14-18, 1997 |
| Exploring the River Civilizations of China, Middle East and South Asia |
| August 5 - 9, 1996 |
For details, visit the Office of Resources for International and Area Studies(link is external) (ORIAS).