| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | 8:30AM - 4:30PM | The Vivian and David Campbell Conference Facility, Munk Centre For International Studies - 1 Devonshire Place |
– THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN GRADES 11 AND 12 ONLY –
Asia is a continent of great historical depth and cultural richness, a region comprising more than half the world’s population and the second and third largest economies. Its growing international influence is dramatically transforming global affairs in the 21st century.
An intensive one-day workshop during March break is being organized at the University of Toronto. Students from Grades 11 and 12 are invited to be part of this interesting extra-curricular program that will help them explore and generate informed awareness of this globally important region.
AGENDA
8:30 – 9:00 Registration and Orientation [South House Lounge]
9:00 – 9:30 SESSION 1: What is Asian Studies?
Professor Joseph Wong (Director, Asian Institute)
Professor Chelva Kanaganayakam (Director, Centre for South Asian Studies)
Professor Frank Cody (Department of Anthropology)
9:30 – 9:45 Munk Centre Tour
9:45 – 10:25 SESSION 2: Rising Phoenix, Economic Giants of the Future
Professor Anil Verma (Director, Centre for Industrial Relations; and Rotman School of Management)
Professor Joseph Wong (Department of Political Science)
10:25 – 10:40 Break [South House Lounge]
10:40 – 11:20 BREAKOUT SESSIONS
SESSION 3-A: Sophisticated Ancient Civilizations: China [Room 108N]
Professor Chen Shen (Department of East Asian Studies; and Senior Curator, World Cultures, ROM)
SESSION 3-B: Sophisticated Ancient Civilizations: India [Room 208N]
Professor Sudharshan Durayappah (Lecturer, U of T)
11:20 – 12:20 Pan-Asian Lunch [South House Lounge]
12:20 – 1:45 SESSION 4: ROM Trip
Highlights of Early Chinese and South Asian Galleries
1:45 – 2:00 Break [North House – Second Floor Lounge]
2:00 – 3:30 BREAKOUT SESSIONS
SESSION 5-A: Movie clips of Hong Kong films & discussion [Room 108N]
Mr. Peter Kuplowsky (Toronto After Dark Film Festival)
Mr. Luke Kuplowsky (CINSSU, University of Toronto)
SESSION 5-B: Movie clips of South Asian films & discussion [Room 208N]
Professor Malini Guha (Lecturer, Cinema Studies Institute)
3:30- 4:10 SESSION 6: Career Pathways of Asian Studies [VDCCF]
Mr. Tony Gostling (Director-Member Services, Canada China Business Council)
Mr. Aditya Jha (National Convenor of Canada India Foundation and Chairman, POA Educational Foundation)
Other panellists TBC
4:10- 4:30 Camp evaluation and closing ceremony
Students will have an opportunity to listen to speakers from Canada’s premier research university and learn about cutting-edge research in the fields of Asian studies, including politics, business, history, culture, art, and cinema. Exciting sessions such as Asian Studies career pathways that include, hiring expectations, on the job experiences, interacting with specialists of the region, and also with today’s leading professionals working in Asia. A pan-Asian lunch will reflect on the culture of food. There will also be an off-campus visit to the early Chinese and South Asian collections at the ROM.
A nominal registration fee of $20 will be charged to cover the ROM admission fee, lunch, snacks during breaks, and a souvenir.
For further information: jessie.lam@utoronto.ca / 416 946 8832
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