Culture

Fulbright - Hays Seminars Abroad

Katherine Forshay — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:59:04 -0500

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Established 1981; Last held: July 3 - July 29, 2011

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American educators gain first-hand knowledge and experience in China

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December 30, 2008

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Administered by the National Committee since 1981, this program sends American educators to China for four weeks each summer. It provides educators with the opportunity to gain valuable insight into a culture that is increasingly becoming an important element in American curricula.

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Museums and Educational Outreach to Youth and Children in China

Jon Lowet — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:08:45 -0500

Date

Program Dates to China: June 6-20, 2008; to the United States: April/May 2009

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Two-way exchange focuses on museum education

Date Inaugurated

June 19, 2008

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Four American museum professionals to China to run workshops, participate in site visits. Nine Chinese museum professionals to the United States for site visits; three to remain for internships.

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An exchange of American and Chinese museum professionals, specialists and government officials to share experiences and ideas on how museums can best engage young audiences and serve as educational resources.

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Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe

Katherine Forshay — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:12:01 -0500

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Program Dates: December 16, 1972-January 13, 1973

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First Chinese performing arts group visits U.S.

Date Inaugurated

December 15, 1972 - January 12, 1973

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45 million Americans were able to see a performance, either live or on television.

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Less than eight months after Chinese ping pong team returns home, the National Committee makes history again, hosting the Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe for a four-week, four-city tour.

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Media/Culture Policy Forum

Jon Lowet — Tue, 25 Mar 2008 17:14:25 -0500

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Program Dates: September 9-15, 2006

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Committee convenes U.S.-China Media/Culture Policy Forum

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Program examines how national and local governments can foster the development of media and cultural industries via a forum and, for Chinese participants, complementary site visits to government offices, media outlets, and cultural institutions.