Local Contexts, Global Connections: Revitalizing Immersive Cultural and Language Study at Home

FAIN: ZED-283733-22

Knox College (Galesburg, IL 61401-4938)
Michael Alexander Schneider (Project Director: May 2021 to present)

A redesign of the cross-cultural humanities curriculum that would move study abroad to the study of diverse communities in the U.S.

Knox College proposes to reorient its study abroad and cross-cultural educational programs by expanding opportunities for students through humanities-based immersive study programs that capitalize on the United States’ incredible linguistic and cultural diversity. Faculty will re-envision experiential humanities education that can succeed within the public health guidelines and travel restrictions under which we currently operate.

Media Coverage

https://www.knox.edu/magazine/spring-2022/south-lawn/grant (Media Coverage)
Publication: Knox Website
Date: 2/27/2023
Abstract: General information about projects undertaken as a result of NEH American Rescue Plan grant
URL: https://www.knox.edu/news/2022-intercultural-learning-programs

Knox College Awarded $248,000 Grant for Revitalization of Immersive Cultural and Language Study (Media Coverage)
Publication: Knox Magazine
Date: 2/27/2022
Abstract: Article in Knox alumni magazine about Knox College's receipt of NEH American Rescue Plan grant.
URL: https://www.knox.edu/magazine/spring-2022/south-lawn/grant

Summer Collaborative Research Projects Provide Real-World Experiences (Media Coverage)
Publication: Knox College Website
Date: 9/7/2022
Abstract: Description of four summer immersive projects offered as a result of NEH American Rescue grant award.
URL: https://www.knox.edu/news/summer-collaborative-research-projects-provide-real-world-experiences

Knox Students Dive Deep into the History of Chinese Immigration to the United States (Media Coverage)
Author(s): Knox College communications dept
Publication: Knox College website
Date: 1/23/2023
Abstract: Description of 4-week summer immersive program that explored early Chinese immigration. Funded by NEH grant.
URL: https://www.knox.edu/news/knox-students-investigate-historical-chinese-immigration-on-angel-island

Associated Products

Roots on Angel Island Immersion & Research on Early Chinese Immigration to the United States (Web Resource)
Title: Roots on Angel Island Immersion & Research on Early Chinese Immigration to the United States
Author: Knox student researchers
Abstract: Website has histories collected from intense research and multiple private lectures,a workshop, site visits to multiple and signifi cant locations, interviews with thedescendants of early Chinese immigrants, critical dialogue, and collaborativeproject work. This web resource has the final produce from the group's work.
Year: 2022
Primary URL: https://wdu356.wixsite.com/angel-island-knox

A Journey for Family: Gee Seow Hong and Gee Suey Ting - Immigrant Voices (Article)
Title: A Journey for Family: Gee Seow Hong and Gee Suey Ting - Immigrant Voices
Author: Student authors
Abstract: Several Knox College students participated in an immersive project in the summer of 2022. They immerse themselves in the topic of early Chinese immigration to the United States from a multi-vectored and interdisciplinary approach. Their story of immigrants Gee Seow Hong and Gee Suey Ting was published on the official website of the Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation.
Year: 2023
Primary URL: https://www.immigrant-voices.aiisf.org/stories-by-author/a-journey-for-family-gee-seow-hong-and-gee-suey-ting/
Publisher: Angel Island Immigration Station Foundation

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