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Professor
James Piscatori
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New
first year course: Introduction to the Modern Middle East
This
new first-year course will be taught by James Piscatori.
Professor Piscatori, of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies
and Wadham College, University of Oxford, has been appointed
as Professor and Deputy Director of the Centre for Arab
and Islamic Studies (Middle Eastern and Central Asia) at
ANU from February 2008. He is one of the world’s leading
authorities on political Islam and the politics, history
and international relations of the Middle East.
This
new interdisciplinary course will examine the emergence
of the modern Middle East. It will be organised thematically
rather than chronologically and its aim is to acquaint beginning
students with the major historical, religious, social, economic,
and political dimensions of the Middle East. Students will
be exposed to lectures and a variety of readings that cover
such topics as the construction of identities, the place
of tradition and history, the impact of imperialism, the
development of nationalism, and the reasons for revolution
and conflict in the region. The course will also look at
the contemporary challenges of globalisation, religious
radicalisation, democratisation, and transnational terrorism.
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17 November |
DOMAIN 2007 –
ANU School of Art
Domain
is an exhibition of temporary Public
Art Works hosted and organised by the ANU School of Art
and funded by the ACT Government as part of the ANU School
of Art Outreach Program. The 2007 theme is 'The City of
Canberra – the new City West Arts Precinct'.
2007
Domain artists: Clem Baker-Finch; BEAM; Rachel Bowak; Sara
Freeman; Michal Glikson; Jay Kochel; Janet Meaney; Julie
Ryder; Samantha Small; Sharnie Shield; Peter Vandermark.
When:
Thursday 1 – Saturday 17 November
Where: Alinga Street (west), Canberra City, from Northbourne
Ave to Childers Street.
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15 November |
DUST 07 –
ANU Centre for New Media Arts
DUST is the Centre for New Media Arts annual end of year
performance night, where works by undergraduate and postgraduate
students from all streams of the digital arts program are
showcased. Each year, a crowd of more than 500 people gather
to see, hear and experience new 3D animation, computer music,
digital video and interactive digital media works.
When:
Thursday 15 November
Time: 7pm
Where: National Museum of Australia, Acton Peninsula
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4 February
2008 |
Pre-Enrolment Advice
Day
On this day you will have the opportunity to talk to academic
staff and advisors about planning your degree. You can also
ask College staff about the enrolment process, deferment,
HECS-Help, finding a mentor, accommodation and generally
how to find your way through those first few weeks. Representatives
from the other ANU Colleges will also be on hand to answer
questions.
When: Monday 4 February 2008
Time: 10am-3pm
Where: ANU, Melville Hall
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