Teaching International Economics:
A Program for High School Teachers
June 28, 29, 30, 2005
3 PM - 6:30 PM

This workshop will introduce teachers to methods and materials for teaching international economics. We will cover relevant concepts in the California History-Social Science Content Standards, the Voluntary National Standards in Economics, and other current issues.

Topics will include: globalization, immigration, balance of payments, trade and trade deficits, world poverty, exchange rates, outsourcing, the role of international agencies (IMF, WTO, WHO, UN, World Bank), and transition economies (focus on Russia.)

Lesson plans and background materials will be demonstrated and distributed. One session will be devoted to a presentation of websites useful for teaching international economics at the high school level.

STIPENDS: Teachers will receive a $200 stipend for attendance and participation.

COURSE CREDIT: One (quarter) unit of post-baccalaureate credit in economics is available for $44.00 (payable at the first class session.)

WHERE: California State University, East Bay, Hayward Hills Campus, in the Biella Room in the library. Directions, parking information, and maps are available at www.csuhayward.edu/campus_maps/ (Plan to park in a metered lot.)

WHEN: Tuesday June 28, Wednesday June 29, and Thursday June 30, 2005 from 3 PM - 6:30 PM each day. Refreshments will be served.

INSTRUCTORS: Dr. Jane Lopus, Professor of Economics at CSUEB, Dr. Lynn Paringer, Professor of Economics at CSUEB, and Dr. Gary Wishniewsky, Director of International Programs at CSUEB.

REGISTRATION: (There is a $20 registration fee, payable to CSUEB-CEE.) The June 2005 program is now full. However, the course will be offered again in fall 2005 in a Friday evening - Saturday format. To receive registration information for the fall program, please contact Jane Lopus via email at jane.lopus@csueastbay.edu, via phone at 510.885-3140, or via mail at:

Department of Economics
CSU East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Blvd
Hayward, CA 94542.

MORE INFORMATION: Contact Jane Lopus, Director, Center for Economic Education at jane.lopus@csueastbay.edu or 510.885.3140.

Support for this program was provided to the Cal State University East Bay Center for Economic Education by a grant from the US. Department of Education - Business and International Education Program , the National Council on Economic Education, the Bay Area World Trade Center, and the National Council on Economic Education.