GLOBAL SPEAKER SERIES 2018-2019 Bring the World into Your Classroom
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GLOBAL SPEAKER SERIES B R I N G T H E WO R L D I N T O YO U R C L A S S R O O M GLOBAL ISSUES At Dragons we see exceptional beauty in diversity. And we believe that the experience of connecting with unfamiliar cultures has something to teach everyone. We are dedicated to cross-cultural learning because we know that future leaders will be required to think beyond borders. Part of our work in this world is to bring what we've learned abroad back home to share. GUEST TEACHERS + ENGAGING FACILITATION With this mission in mind, each year we send our best teachers—with years of international education experience—to schools across the United States to share their perspectives and insights with students ready to engage with critical and compelling global questions. BOLD CONVERSATIONS We invite you to look at some of the conversations our staff are facilitating in classrooms around the country. Whether you are a teacher of Language Studies, Geography, Science, History, Social Studies, Religion, or Art, we hope to have a topic of interest to you. If one of the following class titles piques your curiosity, please get in touch. We’d be happy to coordinate a visit from one of our teachers to speak to your class on the subject. And if there’s a topic you would like to address that’s not on this list, let us know. It’s exactly this type of question-based collaboration with students, schools, and educators that inspires us. BOOKING A GLOBAL SPEAKER IS FREE The Global Speaker Series is funded by Where There Be Dragons. Email info@wheretherebedragons.com or call 303.413.0822 for more information. YOU CAN ALSO BOOK A SPEAKER AT WWW.WHERETHEREBEDRAGONS.COM/GSS
EAST MEETS WEST: AN INFOGRAPHIC PO
SYNOPSIS: The artist and visua
in Germany since she was 14. B
different traditions, she has exp
Drawing from her own experien
simple symbols and shapes to c
lesson, students will analyze im
western culture and discuss how
SPEAKER: Joseph Vincent BA Chinese Literature, Ree University; Joseph is a translator and educator based i JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2019
CT, IL, NH, NJ,
URBANIZATION IN CHINA AND THE BIGG
SYNOPSIS: Drawing on more th
doctoral research in Anthropolo economic transformation, Jody
discuss migration and urbanizat
Bonus Topic: For interested Chi
and discussing Chinese pop son
SPEAKER: Jody Segar B.A. East Asian Studies, Oberli
University. Jody has been pulled back to China again an OCTOBER 2018 - MARCH 2019
CT, MA, NH, N
INTRODUCTION TO ISLAM
SYNOPSIS: There are over 1 bil
cultural and societal background
and a half have made it more im
understanding of and a forum t
her own observations and intera
2018-2019 FEATURED TOPICS CHANGE KNOWS NO BOUNDARIES: CLIMATE, CONSUMPTION, AND COMPASSION SYNOPSIS: Climate change and globalization are causing extreme ecological and cultural transformations to happen everywhere on
conducting research in the Midd SPEAKER: Shino Yoshen M.A. International Education
International Studies with a concentration in Peace and
in Morocco and has worked with students studying in t NOVEMBER 2018 - APRIL 2019
CT, DC, MA, M
FEMINISM: BETTERING THE LIVES OF ALL
SYNOPSIS: Feminism is often th
our planet. From remote inland villages to lush tropical beaches,
But can the goals of feminism c
no place is untouched. Learn about the basics of climate change,
from inhumane working conditio
the impacts to come, and how thinking globally while acting
women organize to alleviate hun
locally and approaching the future and others with compassion
through empowering women an
can heal our “doomsday” relationship with this wicked problem. SPEAKER: Kelsey Dailey M.S. Hydrology and Environmental
history of exploitation and inequ society resist oppression if half
Studies, University of Colorado Boulder; B.S. Geological
SPEAKER: Ben Daley B.A. Psychology and Latin Amer
Sciences, Ohio State University.
field instructor in South America.
JANUARY - MARCH 2019
NORTHERN CA, MA, NH, RI, VT
JANUARY - MARCH 2019
CA, GA, NC, OR, SC
PHOTOS Jen Goings, Angela Creery , Natasha Galperin
THE FORCES BEHIND MIGRATION FROM CENTRAL AMERICA
ORTRAIT
al designer Yang Liu was born in China and has lived
SYNOPSIS: Migrants regularly risk their lives, and sometimes lose them, to reach
By growing up in two very distinct places with very
the US from Central America. Rich will draw on four years of work with community
perienced the contrasts of each culture first-hand.
groups in Guatemala to explore the motivations that compel people to migrate, the
nce Yang Liu created minimalistic visualizations using
dangers they face, and the social, economic, and historical factors that have led to
convey just how different the two cultures are. In this
recent waves of migration. Rich's first-hand experiences in Central America can help
mages that represent various aspects of Chinese and
w these attributes might play out in the real world.
ed College; MA Chinese Literature, National Taiwan n Beijing, China. NY, OH, PA
provide much needed context to our national conversation on immigration. SPEAKER: Richard Brown B.A. Anthropology, Columbia University. Born in South Africa, Rich has traveled widely, spending extensive amounts of time working with local communities in Appalachia, Virginia and Quetzaltenango, Guatemala.
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han 11 years of life and work experience in China,
JANUARY - APRIL 2019
CT, DC, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT
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THE FORTUNE COOKIE IN AMERICA: CONSUMING A FABRICATED CONCEPTION OF CHINA
ogy, and a passion for Chongqing's local history and
SYNOPSIS: Although everyone in an American classroom would recognize a
will introduce students to this city of 12 million and
fortune cookie, what if we told you the same is not true in the Chinese world?
tion in China today.
Evidence shows that fortune cookies actually originated in Japan. Why then has
inese language classrooms, Jody also enjoys performing
the fortune cookie come to represent China and influenced evolving conceptions of
ngs!
“Chinese-ness” in the United States? Join Marcus for a fun discussion on the impact
in College; M.A. Anthropology (Ph.D. ABD), Stanford
nd again since his first visit in 1996.
NJ, NY, PA, RI, VT
AVAILABLE IN MANDARIN
of language and translation on cross-cultural image creation. SPEAKER: Marcus Larsen-Strecker B.A. International Relations and Asian Studies, Tufts University; M.A. Graduate Program in Translation and Interpretation, National Taiwan University. JANUARY 2019
llion Muslims spread across the globe from all different
ds. The socio-political events of the last decade
mportant than ever for Americans to have a basic
to ask critical questions about Islam. Shino draws on
actions based on her years volunteering, working, or
dle East and North Africa. and Globalization, University of Bath in England; B.A.
d Conflict Resolution, American University. Shino lived
the Middle East and North Africa for 7 years.
MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA
L
hought of as the advocacy for equality among genders.
change within impoverished communities that suffer
MA, ME, NH, RI, VT
AVAILABLE IN MANDARIN
POWER & PRIVILEGE SYNOPSIS: This seminar highlights activities and discussions on the challenging topic of power dynamics in the U.S. Students will learn tools, frameworks, and common language to delve into anti-oppression work. It is reflective, experiential, and participatory. Sarah will dive into issues of race, class, ability, gender, religion, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation.
SPEAKER: Sarah White Ph.D. Anthropology and Social Change, California Institute of Integral Studies (Candidate); M.A. Intercultural Service, Leadership and Management, SIT Graduate Institute. JANUARY - MAY 2019
NORTHERN CA
DOWN RIVER: THE FLOW OF WATER AND WEALTH SYNOPSIS: From the Amazon to the Colorado River Basin, explore the relationship
ons? In Bolivian mining towns and cities, groups of
we have with water and how it has shaped our social and political climates. David
nger and provide alternative work opportunities for all,
will relate the environmental impacts dams have had on local ecosystems with
nd changing gender structures. Ben discusses Bolivia’s
the economic benefits that are essential to global economies. David will share his
uality while asking the broader question: how can a
experiences interacting with local communities whose lifestyles are dependent on
of its population is oppressed from within?
these meandering giants.
rican Studies, Lewis and Clark College. Ben is a current
C, WA
SPEAKER: David Haffeman B.A. International Business, Fort Lewis College; B.A. Spanish, Fort Lewis College; Teacher Certification K-12 Spanish.
AVAILABLE IN SPANISH
JANUARY - APRIL 2019
COLORADO & TEXAS
AVAILABLE IN SPANISH
n, Natasha Galperin, Elke Schmidt, Keaton Smith, Dragons Archives, Dragons Archives, Bea Hesselbart, Julianne Chandler, Daniel Schneider
TESTIMONIALS
“The exercises led to some very rich discussion about development aid as a form of patriarchy and the importance of developing service projects with an eye and ear bent toward the community's own interests.” –ERIK VINCENT, DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL STUDIES Holy Innocents' Episcopal School
“The students really enjoyed the interactive lesson and were genuinely curious about the experiences and knowledge brought to the classroom.” – PETER ALBERT, HISTORY TEACHER Hun School of Princeton
“A great job introducing the Mekong River Basin to my students that created an atmosphere where they were required to think and confront big, tough questions.” –AMY WALLNER-DRAKE, SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHER Bozeman High School
“...a big hit with both teachers and students in the AP Human Geography classes; the lesson on Development was a perfect fit.” –WILLIAM SHOTWELL, HEAD OF GLOBAL STUDIES Taft School
“She did the Theatre of The Oppressed exercises and did a great job and taught me a lot of new games and ideas for the classroom!” –JENIFER COTÉ, DIRECTOR Sonoma Academy
“Engaging and informative. The students interacted well and it was a compelling presentation with great conversation topics.” –NADIM BAWALSA, ARABIC TEACHER Friends Seminary
“Great program—what a fantastic gift to other schools.” – ARRINGTON McCOY, DEAN OF STUDENTS The Outdoor Academy
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