Silk Road Professional Development Workshops
Cultures and Crossroads

March 19 & May 3
Washtenaw ISD

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This set of two workshops, sponsored by the University of Michigan International Institute explores the rich interactions resulting from commercial ties, historically and into contemporary times, of the exchange network that has linked East and Centra Asia with the Mediterranean world via the Silk Road . All presentations will address current grade-level content expectations.

Part One: Musicscape—Music and Culture of Kazakhstan and Central Asia

Wednesday, March 19 ($10.00)

(registration deadline March 5)

Part Two: Silk Route and Maritime Trade—Encompassing the Globe

Saturday, May 3 ($10.00)
(registration deadline: April 18)

Save $. Register for both workshops for $15.00.

Completed applications should be submitted at least two weeks before the workshop date.

Contact:

Amber Blomquist (CMENAS) akblomqu@umich.edu 734.764.0553
Sylvia Meloche (CREES) meloche@umich.edu 734.647.4185 fax: 734.763.4765
Carol Stepanchuk (CCS) cstep@umich.edu 734.936.3961