Inner Asian & Uralic National Resource Center

a CILC Content Provider

The Inner Asian and Uralic National Resource Center (IAUNRC) at Indiana University's Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies is a U.S. Department of Education Title VI National Resource Center dedicated to raising awareness about its target area: namely the Turkic, Iranian, Mongolian, Uralic, and Tibetan cultural spheres. Some countries included are Turkey, Azerbaijan, Hungary, Uzbekistan, and Afghanistan.

2023-2024

2020-2021

2010-2011

Honorable Mention

Programs by Inner Asian & Uralic National Resource Center

Afghanistan In Context (Free)

This presentation teaches viewers about the history of Afghanistan from the 19th to 21st century, with a focus on explaining the roots of the current situation in the country. We explain the ethnic make-up of the country, its borders, and its role...

Baikonur and the Soviet Space Race

A whirlwind tour of the Soviet space program, from the dawn of the Space Age to modern Kazakhstan and Baikonur Cosmodrome.

Central Asian Architecture

This presentation is a quick and fun overview of Islamic architecture along the fabled Silk Road and in modern Central Asia. From the elegant palaces of Tamerlane to the spaceship-like mosques of the modern era, this is a journey to remember!

Contemporary Arts of the Silk Road

This presentation explores the post-colonial and post-Soviet interpretations and influences on contemporary art in Central Eurasia. Beginning with a discussion on Orientalism and using examples from contemporary Iran, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia, we...

Environment and Culture of Tibet: Continuity and Change

Let's explore Tibet's unique geography and environment and how it has shaped its people's culture. We'll also look at what modernization might mean for continuity and change on the Tibetan Plateau.

History of the Silk Road (Free)

The Silk Road is a term that inspires the imagination, and its story is larger than what you may find in any textbook. Our experts are here to share some of this story.

Human Rights in Central Asia

This programs introduces students to the human rights situation in Central Asia and challenges them to think critically about the causes of and solutions to human rights violations.

Identity, Nationality, and Ethnicity in Central Asia

Participants will learn about how the concepts of identity, ethnicity, race, and nationality were constructed in the Soviet Union and China and applied to Central Asia. Embedded in the program are discussion questions about how identity and...

Innovations and Inventions: Science and Technology along the Silk Road (Free)

The Silk Road did more than just link Europe to Central Asia and other parts of the world - it brought Europeans many inventions and scientific breakthroughs from the far corners of the Islamic world. Many of remain important even today.

Iran Through The Ages

This presentation covers Iran from Antiquity to the 21st century, with a focus on providing historical context for events. We will cover the history of various states and empires that arose in Iran, cultural and literary developments in the ...

Noble Adornment: The Clothing Traditions of Ancient Central Asia

During this presentation, you will learn about the various adornment customs of ancient Central Asian nobility. Of course, you may be asking what it means to be a noble or possibly where Central Asia even is and of course, what we mean by “ancient...

Storytelling: Fairy Tales and Legends of Central Eurasia

There are many fun and exciting fairy tales and legends that are a great way to learn about different people and cultures in Central Eurasia!

The Ancient Superpowers: Byzantine Empire vs. Sasanian Empire

This presentation discusses the history of the wars between the Byzantine and Sasanian Empires of Late Antiquity (2nd - 7th century CE). The presentation gives a brief background for both the Byzantines and the Sasanians, and proceeds to give the...

The Aral Sea and Central Asian Ecological Problems (Free)

This is an introduction to what some ecologists call the greatest ecological disaster in human history.

The Mongol Empire: History and Legacy

The Mongol Empire was the largest land empire the world has ever seen, stretching from Beijing to Baghdad along the historic Silk Road. This presentation explores how that came to be and the enduring legacy of the Mongol Empire in Central Asia and...

The Turkic Empire: Historic and Mythic Origins of the Turks

This presentation is about the Turkic Empire also known in Turkish as the Göktürk Empire. While it wasn’t the first Turkic-speaking empire, it was the first empire to bear the name of the Turks in it; thus, it is often called the First Turkic...

Traditional Arts of the Silk Road

This presentation is an overview of various cultures on the Silk Road and the pre-colonial art forms that emerged from the religions and lifestyles of individual groups. With examples from visual arts, music, and poetry, we will explore the ways...

Type of Organization

Education: University/College

Contact

IAUNRC Graduate Assistants iaau@indiana.edu
GA 3004
Bloomington IN 47405
8128561126
United States

https://iaunrc.indiana.edu

Primary Disciplines

The programs of Inner Asian & Uralic National Resource Center cover:

Art
Culture
Fine Arts
Foreign & World Languages
International
Performing Arts
History & Social Studies
Technology/Information Science

Awards, Quotes, Testimonials

"Thank you so much - you are truly wonderfully accommodating and amazing!" - Margaret Weinberger, teacher, Montgomery Middle School, NJ

"Most kids wanted to see more videoconferences! They asked, "Can we do that again?" I'd love to use your resources again next year when we are studying Asia. I hope that it will be possible to connect again! Thanks again for a wonderful, free resource!" - Jan Harding, teacher, Clinton Valley Schools, MI