Mimi Stephens, Director of Professional Development at Brown University's Choices Program, to explore the Choices curriculum unit, The United States in Afghanistan. The one hour webinar will introduce secondary teachers to the student readings, the lessons, and the videos found in the unit, and will provide suggestions for implementing the curriculum in a variety of courses.
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Each year, the Middle East Outreach Council (MEOC) sponsors the Middle East Book Awards to recognize outstanding work that contributes to a more meaningful understanding of the region. QFI and MEOC have partnered to make these award-winning books by Arab authors or about the Middle East available to primary- and secondary-school teachers and schools. |
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Each year, the Middle East Outreach Council (MEOC) sponsors the Middle East Book Awards to recognize outstanding work that contributes to a more meaningful understanding of the region. QFI and MEOC have partnered to make these award-winning books by Arab authors or about the Middle East available to primary- and secondary-school teachers and schools. |
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. Qatar Foundation International is offering $2000 grants to K-12 teachers for professional development programs OR professional travel related to the Arab world. (For example, people could apply to attend a Middle East-related summer institute or weekend workshop somewhere in the U.S. or participants could use funding to attend a Middle East travel program. For more information, go to: https://www.qfi.org/opportunities/teacher-professional-development-grants/ |
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by Dr. David Graizbord (University of Arizona professor of Judaic Studies) |
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- “Overview of Moroccan History/Geography” by Aaron Graybill (University of Arizona graduate student in Middle Eastern and North African Studies): |
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- “The Islamic Legacy in the Built Environment of Hispano-America” by Dr. R. Brooks Jeffery (University of Arizona professor of Architecture): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wiyH65jUQOw - really interesting account of Islamic cultural influence on Span AND on Latin America (with lots of photos to illustrate it) |
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Abdi Nor Iftin’s memoir tells the story of someone who’s desperately trying—against long odds—to make it to the United States and become an American. Abdi was a Somali refugee who fled Kenya for fear of the radical Islamist group al-Shabaab. In Kenya he got “the luckiest break of his life:” winning the lottery to land on a short list for a U.S. visa. This was his ticket out. But before he could cash in his golden ticket, the police start raiding his neighborhood, targeting refugees. |
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Azur & Asmar presented by Sembène–The Film & Art Festival. This film will be presented in English, French, and Arabic. Runtime: 99min |
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The federally-funded Council of American Overseas Research Centers (CAORC) is presenting three FULLY-FUNDED Faculty Development Seminars for community college and MSI faculty. |
