Month: December 2019
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Nick Fesette, Oxford College of Emory University – Imprisonment and the Theater
On Oxford College of Emory University Week: Can you find a sense of freedom behind bars? Nick Fesette, assistant professor of theater, details using the arts to help the imprisoned find their humanity. Dr. Fesette is a theatre artist and scholar. He has directed or performed in over 50 productions in professional, academic, and community-based…
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Kenneth Carter, Oxford College of Emory University – Thrill-Seeking Behavior
On Oxford College of Emory University Week: What makes someone seek a risky lifestyle? Kenneth Carter, professor of psychology, explores the thinking behind the risk. Dr. Ken Carter is Charles Howard Candler Professor of Psychology at Oxford College of Emory University, where he teaches introductory courses in psychology as well as advanced courses in clinical…
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Pablo Palomino, Oxford College of Emory University – Latin American Music
On Oxford College of Emory University Week: Music can give an area a cultural identity. Pablo Palomino, assistant professor of Latin American & Caribbean studies, details one region where it has become a powerful symbol. Pablo Palomino is a cultural historian of modern Latin America. He is Licenciado from the University of Buenos Aires and…
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This Week on The Academic Minute (2019.12.09)
This Week on The Academic Minute 2019.12.09 Monday, December 9th Pablo Palomino delves into how music can give an area a cultural identity. Tuesday, December 10th Kenneth Carter discusses how some people thrive during chaotic and thrill-seeking experiences. Wednesday, December 11th Nick Fesette examines imprisonment and freedom through artistic expression. Thursday, December 12th Alix Olson…
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The Academic Minute for 2019.12.02-12.06
The Academic Minute from 12.02 – 12.06 Monday, December 2nd Andrea Lanoux – Connecticut College A New Vision of Russian Childhood Through Literature Andrea Lanoux teaches Russian language at all levels and courses on Russian literature and culture. She has team-taught courses on gender in communist and post-communist societies (with Amy Dooling), on European Modernism…
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Marie Ostby, Connecticut College – The Global Genres of Modern Iran
On Connecticut College Week: Public perception of Iran is not strong in the West. Marie Ostby, assistant professor of English, determines the real story is not always so straightforward. Marie Ostby’s research focuses on the global circulation of modern and contemporary Middle Eastern literatures, with a specialization in Iran and its diaspora. Other research interests…
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Marie Ostby, Connecticut College – The Global Genes of Modern Iran
On Connecticut College Week: Public perception of Iran is not strong in the West. Marie Ostby, assistant professor of English, determines the real story is not always so straightforward. Marie Ostby’s research focuses on the global circulation of modern and contemporary Middle Eastern literatures, with a specialization in Iran and its diaspora. Other research interests…
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Derek Turner, Connecticut College – How Science Connects Us To Places
On Connecticut College Week: To find meaning, look into history. Derek Turner, professor of philosophy, discusses how learning history can change our feelings about a thing or place. Derek Turner regularly teaches Introduction to Philosophy, Logic, Bioethics, Environmental Philosophy, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy of Biology, The Science and Ethics of Extinction, and Darwin. He also…
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Michelle Dunlap, Connecticut College – Minority Experiences in Consumer Marketplaces
On Connecticut College Week: Shopping isn’t always a fun activity for everyone. Michelle Dunlap, professor of human development, explores minority marketplace experience. Professor Dunlap graduated from Wayne State University with high distinction and with honors in psychology. She was awarded a McKnight Doctoral Fellowship from the Florida Education Fund. She earned her master of science…
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David Canton, Connecticut College – The Second Generation of Black Historians
On Connecticut College Week: Who was Lawrence Reddick? David Canton, associate professor of history, discusses this marginalized scholar from the recent past. David Canton believes that African-American urban history illustrates the impact of racism, classism, and sexism in the black community. It also provides insight to the origins of 20th century black urban poverty, civil…