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April 12: Rodrigo Adem (Shi'ism Discussion Group)

Posted on April 9, 2011 by campus

the Middle East History and Theory (MEHAT) Workshop is pleased to sponsor the following event, held by the Shi’ism Discussion Group: Rodrigo Adem PhD Student, NELC, University of Chicago The Silent Imam: Religious Archetype and Historical Memory in the Sectarian … Continue reading →

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April 7: Shiraz Hajiani

Posted on April 3, 2011 by campus

the Middle East History and Theory (MEHAT) Workshop is pleased to present this week’s workshop: Shiraz Hajiani PhD Candidate, NELC, University of Chicago Reconstructing Alamut: approaches to Shiʿism in Iran in the Middle Period Time: Thursday, April 7, 12:00–1:30pm Location: … Continue reading →

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April 5: Andrew Newman

Posted on April 3, 2011 by campus

This Tuesday, April 5th, at 12:00 PM Noon in Pick Hall 218, the Shi’ism Discussion Group will be hosting a presentation by a leading expert on Shi’ism, Dr. Andrew Newman from the University of Edinburgh. His presentation is entitled: ———————————————————— … Continue reading →

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April 1: Larisa Jasarevic

Posted on March 28, 2011 by campus

the Middle East History and Theory (MEHAT) Workshop and the Anthropology of Europe Workshop are pleased to present a co-sponsored workshop: Three lights on Queen’s face: Ethnography of mêlée Larisa Jasarevic Senior Lecturer, International Studies Program, University of Chicago Time: … Continue reading →

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March 31: Catherine Bronson

Posted on March 28, 2011 by campus

The Middle East History and Theory Workshop is pleased to present our first workshop of the quarter: Catherine Bronson PhD Candidate, NELC, University of Chicago Imagining the First Woman in Formative Tafsīr Time: 12:00–1:30pm, Thursday, March 31 Location: Pick 218, … Continue reading →

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Upcoming events for the Spring Quarter

Posted on March 24, 2011 by campus

Dear friends, We’re excited to announce the first two weeks of our MEHAT schedule for the Spring Quarter. Mark your calendars! We will provide separate announcements for each individual event. Thursday, March 31, 12:00–1:30, Pick 218: Catherine Bronson. Paper title … Continue reading →

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March 2: Mohamad Ballan

Posted on February 28, 2011 by campus

the Middle East History and Theory (MEHAT) Workshop and the Western Mediterranean Culture Workshop are pleased to present a co-sponsored workshop: Between Castilian Reconquista and Ottoman Jihad: A Reconsideration of the 1501 Hispano-Muslim Qaṣīda to Bayezid II Mohamad Ballan, University … Continue reading →

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Feb 23: Karla Mallette

Posted on February 20, 2011 by campus

The Western Mediterranean Culture Workshop is proud to present this upcoming workshop, which we at MEHAT heartily endorse and encourage all to attend: Karla Mallette Associate Professor of Italian and Near Eastern Studies, Associate Director of the Center for Middle … Continue reading →

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February 11: Sean Anthony

Posted on February 7, 2011 by campus

The Shi’ism Discussion Group is excited to host the following event on: ————————————————————– Friday, February 11 4:00 PM Pick Hall, Room 218 “Sectarianism and the Anxieties of Influence in Early Islam: Ibn Saba’ and the ‘Jewish’ Origins of Shi’ism” Sean … Continue reading →

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February 4: Mandy Terc

Posted on January 30, 2011 by campus

the Middle East History and Theory (MEHAT) Workshop is pleased to present: “We are Gmail addicted”: Social and Linguistic Responses to Syria’s New Economy Mandy Terc, University of Michigan Friday, February 4, 4:00–5:30pm 016 Pick Hall, 5828 S University Ave … Continue reading →

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