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Applications are being accepted for the 2008 Landmarks of American History and Culture Summer Institutes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 8, 2008
The United States Embassy in Sofia, in association with the National Endowment for the Humanities, is pleased to begin accepting applications for a unique summer institute program: Landmarks of American History and Culture. Applicants will be able to choose from a range of innovative, experiential one-week seminars that will run in July and August 2008.
The summer institutes program will engage international participants in intensive study and discussion of important topics in American history and culture. These one-week academies will give participants direct experiences in the interpretation of significant historical sites and the use of archival and other primary historical evidence. The summer institutes provide a unique intercultural experience for both international professionals teaching humanities, and their American counterparts, to interact as they learn about U.S. history and culture. The international participants will be joining secondary-school teachers from the U.S. during this program.
All participant costs will be covered.
The ideal candidates are secondary-school teachers in civics, social studies, world and/or U.S. history, geography, or journalism. Journalists, TV reporters, and directors of historical and cultural organizations are also encouraged to apply. English fluency is required.
Further information about various program offerings, the selection criteria, and the application format can be found on the U.S. Embassy web site.