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Great Cities of the Middle East
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International Seminar 2008-2009- Great Cities of the Middle East
A truly unique seminar for educators and interested others.
This year the International Seminar will focus on some of the great cities of the Middle East- Cairo, Alexandria, Baghdad, Tehran, jeruslaem, Beirut, Casablanca, Damascus, istanbul, Dubai, Riyadh---all historically significant and all very different.
We will look at some of the traditions, heroes, literature, geography, politics, and development of key cities in the Middle East, with the intention of putting together a trip to the region.
Come experience this fascinating and varied part of the world in a course that includes presentations by invited scholars, videos, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and discussions. The purpose is to provide K-12 educators with classroom relevant information and activities that can be easily used.
Schedule:
- October 25, 2008- Markets and Monuments: Bazaars of the Middle East Workshop
- Three Saturday Seminars: November 15, 2008; January 31, 2009; March 28, 2009
- The Middle East Summer Inservice Workshop- June 2009
Forms and Information
- Great Cities of the Middle East Information and Registration Form-deadline October 10, 2008
- Yearlong Stipend Form-deadline October 1, 2008
- Summer Inservice Workshop -Middle East in Focus: Media as Metaphor Preliminary Registration Form
- Summer Inservice Workshop- Stipend Application Form- deadline April 15, 2009
Materials
Markets and Monuments: Bazaars of the Middle East Workshop Binder Contents
Handouts:
The Middle East In Focus: Media As Metaphor Binder Contents