School Programs and Performances

APSI arranges cultural programs on campus at Duke and at area schools free of charge. Educators can enhance and expand units on East Asia with hands-on activities and cultural performances. We also partner with organizations at Duke to provide larger performances on campus.

2009-2010 In-School Programs

Chinese Calligraphy and Brush Painting Classes

Instructor: Jinxiu "Alice" Zhao

Explore Chinese calligraphy and brush painting with Alice Zhao as she teaches the history of calligraphy, Chinese characters, and introduces students to basic stroke and brush painting techniques. Students have the opportunity to learn simple lessons about the Chinese language while creating their own Chinese calligraphy and brush painting.

Click here for IMAGES of classes
ONLINE CALLIGRAPHY LESSON PLAN

Japanese Haiku

Instructor: Richard Krawiec

Haiku is one of the most widely practiced forms of poetry in the world - and the form most frequently mistaught. Invented in the 17th Century by Japanese master poet Matsuo Basho, haiku is a short, lyrical poem that uses images of nature to reveal something about human nature. Internationally recognized Haiku poet Richard Kraweic will present a fun and challenging interactive classroom lesson where students will learn how to define haiku and work through the process to create some of their own.

To schedule a program at your school, contact Karla Loveall at karla.loveall@duke.edu. All programs are offered free-of-charge.

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2009-2010 School Performances

All events are free. Partial support for busing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Karla Loveall for more information.

Japanese Taiko Drumming Concert
Tuesday, November 17, 2009, 10:00-11:00am
Baldwin Auditorium, Duke University

Program
Taiko Information Sheet
Taiko Classroom Activities

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Duke's International House offers interactive programs with international visitors for K-8 classrooms in Durham schools. Click on the link to learn how to schedule a Culture Club Classroom Visit.

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