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A World Class Lecture in the Local Context: Dr. Christina Fink Visits CLASS

27/6/2016

 
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Dr. Christina Fink, Professor of Practice of International Affairs from the Elliott School of International Affairs, George Washington University, gave a lecture on "the Importance of International Relations for Contemporary Myanmar" to students in the Community Leadership and Social Studies CLASS program.

Professor Fink is a trained cultural anthropologist who has combined teaching, research, and development work throughout her career.  She also serves on the International Advisory Board of Thabyay Education Foundation.  She received her B.A. in International Relations from Stanford University and her M.A. and Ph.D. in Social/Cultural Anthropology from the University of California at Berkeley.

Students in the CLASS program were able to ask a number of questions ranging from the influence of China in the Myanmar peace process and drug issue along the Sino-Myanmar border to the United States' interest in Southeast Asia as a region and Myanmar.

New Books from Educasia Coming Soon

12/6/2016

 
Thabyay Education Foundation is launching three new books on June 30th. 
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 One of the books to be released soon is "Environmental Science Basics," a course for Myanmar adults who would like to understand essential environmental concepts and acquire practical skills to promote healthy ecosystems.  Topics covered in the book range from food chains and the earth’s cycles to Myanmar’s own natural environment and the challenges facing it.  The course follows an experiential approach to learning and includes hand-on and practical activities. 


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The "Political Thoughts and Practices" reader is designed for Myanmar adult who interested in taking a deeper look into the most pressing political and social issues of our time. The book includes a collection of essays and articles that touch on a range of issues from climate change and human rights to federalism in Myanmar. The readings and the activities equip learners with critical thinking skills to predict the consequences of specific political trends, apply various political theories in the context of Myanmar.

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Work Skills is a practical course for Myanmar adults who would like to gain practical skills to participate in and excel in the workforce. The book has three parts: the first provides with the tools to prepare a successful job application, the third part gives an introduction to social entrepreneurship and the second part focuses on fundamental work skills such as communication, teamwork, decision-making, and budgeting.  For more information abut the upcoming book launch, please contact Educasia at: educasiaadmin@thabyay.org.

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