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Mad Poets Society - An Interview with Professor Mbarek Sryfi
The Middle East Center is excited to share this tribute to Professor Mbarek Sryfi's poem "Fragments".
Congratulations to Professor Huda Fakhreddine on her new book, "The Arabic Prose Poem: Poetic Theory and Practice"!
Professor Fakhreddine's book, "The Arabic Prose Poem: Poetic Theory and Practice" launches this week! It examines one of the most controversial poetic forms in Arabic: the Arabic prose poem. It also explores:
(EVENT RECORDING) A Revolution in Rhyme: Virtual Book Launch
On February 22, 2021, the Middle East Center was proud to host Fatemeh Shams for a virtual launch of her book, A Revolution in Rhyme: Poetic Co-Option Under the Islamic Republic. She was joined by Jocelyn Sharlet and Ahmad Karim
(EVENT RECORDING) The Moral Triangle: Germans, Israelis, Palestinians
On February 17, 2021, the Middle East Center was honored to host Sa'ed Atshan and Katharina Galor as they discussed their book, The Moral Triangle: Germans, Israelis, Palestinians. See below for
(EVENT RECORDING) Arab Spring: Ten Years Later
On January 14, 2021, The Middle East Center was proud to present The Arab Spring: Ten Years Later, hosting an incredible panel of experts who discussed the events of the Arab Spring and its legacy.
Congratulations to Professor Dan Wagner!
In recognition of his career-long dedication to improving education opportunities around the world, Professor Dan Wagner has been named an Honorary Fellow by the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES).
Poetry Publication: Dr. Mbarek Sryfi
The Middle East Center would like to offer its warmest congratulations to Dr.
(EVENT RECORDING) Non-State Actors and the Preservation of Threatened Heritage in Syria
On November 11, 2020, the Middle East Center was proud to host Professor Amr Al-Azm, Professor of Middle East History and Anthropology at Shawnee State University in Ohio.
(EVENT RECORDING) The Origins of the Kurdish Question
On October 29, 2020, the Middle East Center was privileged to host Dr.
Congratulations to Professor Renata Holod!
In recognition of her extraordinary contributions to the training and support of others in Middle East studies, Professor Renata Holod has been awarded the 2020 MESA Mentoring Award.
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Understanding the Middle East and Africa Through Comics
Course offerings on the Middle East at Penn are rich and multidisciplinary. All are taught by world-renowned scholars in their field with exemplary records of teaching and publishing some of the most innovative research on the Middle East and Islam.