Conferences and Workshops

The Center for Global Studies organizes and co-sponsors conferences and workshops for a variety of audiences, including K-12 teachers, faculty, students, media, business professionals, policy makers, and the general public. For a complete listing of all upcoming events, including lectures and global studies related activities, please check "Calendar" link on the left hand menu. Information on upcoming and recent conferences may be found below. Please visit our archive for information on past conferences and workshops. 

The 5th Summer Institute for the Languages of the Muslim World

Series: Summer Institute for the Languages of the Muslim World
Research Clusters: Language and Culture
Dates: Monday, 10 June 2013 through Saturday, 3 August 2013
See also: http://silmw.linguistics.illinois.edu/

SILMW provides a unique opportunity to explore the languages and cultures of the Muslim World and interact with experts in this region. In addition to classroom instruction, SILMW will offer a variety of extracurricular activities designed to enhance classroom instruction, provide additional channels for language contact and practice, and expose learners to the traditions of the Muslim World communities.

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Global Studies Summer Workshop 2013: International Human Rights Program for High School Students

International Human Rights Summer Program for High School Students

Sunday, July 14 - Saturday, July 20, 2013

APPLICATION DEADLINE :  MAY 30th

Global Citizens, Global Education, Global Competency: Global Context in the Classroom

Series: International Summer Instistute
Research Clusters: Global Studies Education
Dates: Wednesday, 12 June 2013 through Saturday, 15 June 2013

What do school administrators mean when they refer to “educating global citizens” or “teaching 21st century skills”? If you don’t have ready answers or definitions for these terms, you’re not alone. This workshop will consider various definitions of global citizenship in the context of the U.S. and a globalizing world.