Middle East Institute
The Middle East Institute promotes greater understanding of the Middle East, its diverse cultures, languages, and people. Through degree programs, language study, study abroad, and faculty research the Middle East Institute seeks to institutionalize Middle East studies throughout the GSU curriculum. The MEI is committed to public outreach, sponsors an exciting series of lectures and cultural events for the academic community and public as well as specialized training for K-16 educators. The MEI facilitates professional projects in the Middle East, in fields including journalism through partnership with key agencies, including the U.S. State Department.
TURKISH LECTURER POSITION AVAILABLE:
Visiting Turkish Lecturer/Instructor: Will teach courses in modern Turkish and Turkish culture and society. This is a half-time position to begin August 11, 2008.. Applicants should have a Ph.D.or M.A. in Turkish language, literature or other appropriate discipline and native or near-native fluency in Turkish and English. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated interest and expertise in second-language instruction and assessment, solid interpersonal skills, and a high level of teaching competence. Please send a letter of application, current CV, and three letters of recommendation to Chair, New Appointments Committee, Middle East Institute, Georgia State University, P.O. Box 4089, Atlanta, GA, 30302-4089. Review of applications will begin: April 30, 2008.. Georgia State University is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. All successful applicants must pass a criminal background investigation prior to being hired.
SPRING 2008 LECTURE SERIES (click here to download pdf)
Friday,
February 15,
3:00 PM
“The Hermeneutics of Imagination in Ibn al-'Arabi's Mystical Philosophy”
Ahmed Abdel Meguid, PhD Candidate,
Department of Philosophy, Emory University
Conference Room, 34 Peachtree, One Park Tower Building, 11th floor
*Co-sponsored with the Departments of Religious Studies and
Philosophy
Tuesday, February 19, 12:00 PM
“The Problems and Challenges of Democratization in Egypt”
Dr. Rashid Naim, Department of Political Science, GSU
Room 1081 General Classroom Building
Friday, March 28, 3:00 PM
“Reflections on Interfaith Dialogue: The Vision of M. Fethullah Gulen”
Dr. Richard Penaskovic,
Dept. of Religious Studies,
Auburn University
Conference Room, 34 Peachtree,
One Park Tower Building, 11th floor
*Co-sponsored with the Departments of Religious Studies and Philosophy
Wednesday,April 9, 12:00 PM
"Adunis' (Ali Ahmad Sa'ieed's) Critique of Arab-Islamic Culture"
Dr. Teirab AshShareef, Assistant Professor of Arabic, GSU
Conference Room, 34 Peachtree, One Park Tower Building, 11th floor
Tuesday, April 15,
3:00 PM
“How Fast Can We Responsibly Leave Iraq?”
Dr. Michael O’Hanlon
Senior Fellow and Sydney Stein, Jr. Chair, The Brookings Institution
Speaker’s Auditorium, Student Center, GSU
*Co-Sponsored with the Department of Political Science
Wednesday,
April 16,
10:30 AM
“Crowds of Columns and Columns for Crowds:
The Assembly Halls of the Medes and Persians”
Dr. Hilary Gopnik, Ancient Mediterranean Studies,
Emory University
Arts & Humanities Building, Room 300
*Co-sponsored with the School of Art & Design
President Jimmy Carter
Palestine Peace Not Apartheid
Friday, April 27, 2007
The Middle East Institute was honored to host President Jimmy Carter for an evening of discussion about his most recent best-selling book, Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid. If you would like to view a web cast of the evening, please click on the following link:
http://hollywood.gsu.edu/geg/gegdjs/President_Carter/index.html
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Contacts
Middle East Institute
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 4089
Atlanta, GA 30302-4089
Director
Dona J. Stewart, Ph. D.
404/413-6140
djstewart@gsu.edu
Outreach Director
Alta Schwartz
404/413-6146
aschwartz@gsu.edu
Business Manager
Letitia Williams
404/413-6145
daslaw@langate.gsu.edu
Location - Directions
34 Peachtree St.
One Park Tower Building
11th Floor
Fax: 404/413-6141
