Past Workshops
October 29, 2009
The Media and the Middle East
Discussion and presentation of materials by Neil MacFarquhar.
September 25, 2009
Santa Claus in Baghdad: The Arab Middle East Through Contemporary Youth Literature
Discussion and presentation of lesson materials by Elsa Marston.
May 8, 2009
Human Rights and Accountability in Contemporary Wars:
Child Soldiers, Rape and Blood Resources
Discussion and presentation of lesson materials by Jimmie Briggs.
April 18, 2009
Muslim Women, the Veil and Human Rights
Lecture and presentation of lesson materials by Rafia Zakaria, J.D.
February 13, 2009
Teaching the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Through Dual Narratives
Lecture and presentation of lesson materials by Samia Shoman, Ed.D.
December 6, 2008
Thematic Lessons in the History of Iraq and Iran
A comparative discussion of the modern histories of Iran and Iraq. We will focus on topics that are critical to understanding current affairs in both countries, including their experience with Western Europe, the role of religious and ethnic minorities, natural resources, and political culture.
October 25, 2008
Guantanamo in the International Context
Insights into U.S. constitutional law, international relations, and the modern Muslim world, with global historical significance.
September 26 & October 24, 2008
Greening Your School
A workshop on transforming your school into a more environmentally friendly place.