Wednesday, April 18, 2018

video set - Ming China

cross-posting from email announcement 18 April 2018:
Modules on China in World History

Compelling Topics and Expertise for your Classes
China expert Sara Schneewind explores Ming maritime expeditions, exchanges East to West in history, and confronting the practice of foot binding in these three videos. Her engaging presentations are perfect for the classroom or to increase your own understanding of these subjects. 

Background articles, primary sources with DBQ and lesson plan suggestions are also included as well as PowerPoint slideshows for each program.

2 PD hours are available for each module.
Ming Voyages in China's History: 
The Truth about the Maritime Expeditions Led by Zheng He of the Ming Dynasty
Video Presentation
Duration: 48 min [2 PD Hours]
Speaker: Sarah Schneewind
Easternization (not "Westernization"): 
Modernity is a Global Formation
Video Presentation
Duration: 35 min [2 PD Hours]
Speaker: Sarah Schneewind
Footbinding: 
Confronting the Very Strange
Video Presentation
Duration: 34 min [2 PD Hours]
Speaker: Sarah Schneewind
About Our Speaker
Sarah Schneewind holds degrees from Cornell University, Yale University, and Columbia University.  She has published a number of books on Ming dynasty China and teaches courses on Chinese, Japanese, and Korean history from 1200 BC to AD 1895 at the University of California at San Diego. More information including more on her publications and projects can be found here.
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