Presenting an opportunity for two high school student/teacher pairs to follow Mao’s Long March to discover the historical events, personalities and impacts
Concordia International School Shanghai is offering a unique educational opportunity for high school students and teachers. Two teacher/student pairs will be selected to take part in a travel-study program examining key events of the 20th century related to Mao Zedong and the Long March. The travel-study program visits several sites in China as the participants join Concordia teachers and students retracing parts of the Long March, visiting sites key to the development of the Chinese Communist Party, staying in the caves in Yan’an used by the Communists during the decades-long civil war and discussing history, culture, and current events with locals.
- Eligibility: This opportunity is available to high school students and teachers
- Prerequisites: Prior knowledge of Chinese history or language is not required
- Trip dates: September 20-29, 2012
- Application Deadline: April 9, 2012; 8:00 PM (EST)
- Costs: Concordia International School Shanghai will pay for all trip-related expenses within China; participants selected to take part are responsible for travel arrangements and costs to get to and from Shanghai
The focus of the trip is to seek understanding of the historical events of the 20th century in China, the revolutionary movements, the leaders involved and the impact of their choices on the common people, the region and the world. While China’s current rising power is impressive, when considered in the context of the global chaos during the 20th century, it becomes even more remarkable.
While 2012 is the inaugural year for students and teachers from around the world to participate in Mao’s Long March: The Events, Personalities and Impact, 2012 also marks the third year that the trip will be part of the Concordia International School Shanghai High School Educational Travel Program. Mark Johnson, Humanities teacher at Concordia International School Shanghai and Coordinator of National History Day, East Asia, will lead the ten-day trip. Mark Johnson is also the recipient of the 2011 Award for Global Understanding from the National Council for the Social Studies.
Raising the bar for international schools in Asia, Concordia International School Shanghai offers an American-based curriculum widely recognized for its dedication to academic excellence and innovative activity programs in sports, fine arts and cultural learning. Technology is woven into the curriculum and is an integral component of the learning process. Concordia thrives on its vibrant international community and strong parental participation, which provide a nurturing environment and a foundation for the entire family’s success. Founded on Christian values in 1998, Concordia offers a 21st century education for over 1200 expatriate students from 775 families who seek a close community feel and world-class results.
Concordia’s High School provides its student body with an annual weeklong educational travel experience within China called “Interim”. The program seeks to develop communication and leadership skills, self-reliance and compassion as well as an in-depth view of our host country. Concordia’s Interim courses are diverse and include community service, cultural studies and outdoor adventure. Mao’s Long March, one of 20 Interim 2012 courses, fosters discussion and exposure to cultural diversity.