EAFI together with the Center for Civic Education, and the East West Center , provides 2005 Civic week winter camp to promote understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity and civic education for Chinese students and young professionals. This civic camp is designed to help Chinese students to understand American society and civic culture.
Approximately 30 students from China will attend an intensive 12-day winter program from January 25 th to Feb. 4 th at the East West Center in Honolulu. These students will interact daily with native English speakers and some will stay with host families. All Chinese participants are given enriched learning opportunities for inquiry, exploration, investigation, and communication. The program includes many hands-on learning experiences, host family and dorm stays, an outdoor environmental camp on the beach and daily interaction with American people.
Candidates should be between 16-22 years of age with at least 4 years of English study.
EAFI scholarships are available to cover the tuition and living cost for students from disadvantaged families.
Host families play a central role in the program and are one of the program's most valuable assets. Participants are expected to participate fully in family life, giving an opportunity for both the participants and the entire family to learn more about the world and about one another.
Learning outcomes for EAFI programs encompass:
1. Understanding of American civic cultures;
2. Valuing diverse cultures and learning from them;
3. Understanding the world as one interdependent system;
Learning Civics (First Week)
Orientation Meeting (Wednesday January 26, 2005; 3:00-5:30pm)
Speakers:
Dr. Kate Zhou, University of Hawaii and EAFI Director
Director Namji Steinneman, Asia-Pacific Education Program, East West Center
Student Representatives:
David Willard (college student and EAFI Volunteer), Princeton University
Liu Liu (college student and EAFI Volunteer), Chinese University of Geosciences)
Yuxiang Peng (Miao Nationality), Jishou No. 1 Middle School
Chuck Bahmueller , China Program Director, Center for Civic Education,
Lecture on 'Elements of Democracy'
Lecture on Foundation of Democracy (Thursday, January 27, 2005; 3:00-5:30pm)
Dr. Kate Zhou
Chuck Bahmueller
Guo hua Liu, Center for Civic Education
James Rae, Ph. D student
David Willard
Lecture on Rule of Law (Friday, January 28, 2005, 3:00-5:30pm)
Dr. Kate Zhou
Chuck Bahmueller
Guo hua Liu
James Rae
David Willard
Field Trips for the first week:
Remember Pearl Harbor and World War II History (January 25, 2005)
All participants will visit the USS Arizona Memorial, which spans the mid-portion of the sunken battleship. On a quiet Sunday morning December 7, 1941 a Japanese surprise air attack left the Pacific Fleet in smoldering heaps of broken, twisted steel. In hours, 2,390 futures were stolen, half of these futures casualties from the battleship Arizona . The goal of the visit is to teach students to learn from history.
For more, see links and photos:http://education.eastwestcenter.org/asiapacificed/ph2004/
Polynesia Cultural Center (Saturday, January 29, 2005)
The students will have one day to study the Polynesian Cultures of Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti, the Marquesas, Fiji, the new Easter Island exhibit, Aotearoa (Maori New Zealand), and of course old Hawaii. The Polynesian Cultural Center is located on the beautiful north shore of Oahu . In addition to enjoying the aloha spirit of the people, the Polynesian Cultural Center features the Alii Luau - Hawaii's most authentic traditional feast, the Rainbows of Paradise canoe show , special features at the IMAXT Theater, authentic island handicrafts and souvenirs, other dining and package options, and a cast of over 100 performing in the PCC's spectacular evening show, Horizons: Where the Sea meets the Sky. We hope that Chinese students learn how to appreciate culture diversity and learn cultural tolerance and the Aloha spirit.
http://www.polynesia.com/
Camping at North Shore , Oahu (Saturday, January 29, 2005)
The North Shore is world famous for its giant waves that bring top ranked surfers to its beautiful shores. Waves can reach 40 feet in height in the winter, and the North Shore remains one of the most natural and welcoming settings on the island of Oahu . The camp experience will enrich participants' love of nature and the clear moon. This camping experience is cosponsored by Dr. Seto For more on Dr. Seto Family's contribution to education in Hawaii and beyond, see the website:
http://hml.org/mmhc/mdindex/setoy.html
Enjoy Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden (Sunday, January 30, 2005)
Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden is a place "to make a place of peace and tranquility"for hardworking Chinese students. It has 400 acres of geographically laid out botanic garden endangered and rare plants network of trails to facilitate visitor enjoyment. The goal is to encourage students to love nature and preserve environment.
University of Hawaii (Daily Events with college students)
Participants will visit classes and campuses of the University of Hawai 'i System. The Center for Chinese Societies at UH Manoa is very important in promoting US-China relations.
Wo International Center (Weekday Study Experience for high school students)
Students from China will visit the home school of Dr. Sun Yet-sen (Zhongsan), Wo International Center at Punahou School . The school is the largest private school in the US and is one of the best schools, too. Many of their graduates have gone on to attend Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Stanford, Berkeley and other first rate universities in the world. Students will participate in programs that promote understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity and global responsibility for Punahou students and the community at large.
http://www.punahou.edu/index.cfm?fuseaction=ig.page&PageID=686
Monday, January 31
9:30am-10:30am: Visit State Legislature
10:45-11:00am: Meet Hawaii State Governor Linda Lingle, State Capital
11:00-11:30am: Honolulu Advertiser Staff Writer Gordon Pang
11:30am-12:45pm: Pacific Forum, Center for Strategic and International Studies
1:00pm: Visit Honolulu Advertiser offices (Jennifer Dang, 525-7660) to learn about American government and media
2:00pm: Visit American Savings Bank
Diamond Head Hiking Experiences (Monday, January 31, 2005)
In order to help Chinese students to achieve their outdoor goals, we will take students to climb Diamond Head, one of the most famous landmarks in Hawaii . Diamond Head has a 1.2 km wide tuff ring near the southeast end of the Island of Oahu . Early sailors mistakenly thought glistening calcite crystals inside the tuff rocks were diamonds, leading to the incorrect name. Diamond Head formed when hot magma rising up a conduit hit ocean water, causing large explosions that threw exploded magma particles (tuff) into a broad ring. During World War II, tunnels were dug in the soft tuff for look-out posts to warn of possible invasion. Diamond Head is still military property, but is open for hikes and drives to scenic views. Photo by C. Wood.
During the outdoor activities, students learn to read maps and follow safety rules to help them avoid careless accidents. It is our hope that a person who climbs a mountain can reach other peaks in his or her life, too.
Magic Island in Ala Moana Beach Park (Monday, January 31, 2005)
The beautiful Island was built upon the land fill. Students can learn how to turn waste to the beautiful parks. This half day picnic will feature BBQ and Hawaii food. Students can also go to visit the Ala Moana Shopping Mall.
Tuesday, February 1
Visit local high schools, University of Hawaii , and civil society-related activities
Wednesday, February 2
Visit local high schools, University of Hawaii , and civil society-related activities
Attend a lecture given by Prof. Ken Schoolland at Hawaii Pacific University "The Importance of Property Rights,"
Thursday, February 3
Visit local high schools, University of Hawaii , and civil society-related activities
Friday, February 4
10:30-10:45am: Meet Honolulu Mayor Mufi Hanneman, City Hall
10:45am: Meet official of city government
3:00pm: Meet Hawaiian Humane Society
The Human Society is a local nongovernment organization that promote the human-animal bond and human treatment of all animals.
6:00pm: Punahou Carnival
Saturday, February 5
10:00am: Punahou Carnival
Sunday, February 6
Depart Hawaii for PRC
