International Studies Archive

James McGrath, Butler University – Mandaeans

Who are the Mandaeans? James McGrath, professor of religion at Butler University, delves into this historical

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

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,

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,

Ernesto Castañeda, American University – New Type of Mexican Migrants

Some migrants at America’s southern border are damned if they do and damned if they don’t.

Mariana Sanchez, Florida International University – Latinos Found to Drink Less after Immigrating to U.S.

Does the health of Latino men get worse after they immigrate to the U.S.? Mariana Sanchez,

Jeanne Wilson, Wheaton College – Unequal Relationship Between Russia and China

On Wheaton College Week: The Russian-Chinese relationship is becoming a one-sided affair. Jeanne Wilson, professor of

Leif Brottem, Grinnell College – The Geographical Life of West African Villages

On Grinnell College Week: What constituents a village in rural Africa? Leif Brottem, assistant professor of

Kerri Lesh, University of Nevada, Reno – Txakolina

Can you define a wine by the people who make it? Today on The Academic Minute:

Liz Raleigh, Carleton College – Transracial Adoption

On Carleton College Week: Demand for adoptable children is on the rise. Elizabeth Raleigh, assistant professor