Join us on April 12, 2024, at 236 Royce Hall from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM for an insightful presentation by Ali Farah, author of "Commander of the River." Delve into the captivating narrative of Yabar, the eighteen-year-old protagonist, navigating the complexities of identity amidst Somalia's post-civil war era. Through fragments of a father figure...
Join us for Week 3 of our festival, "Tales of Belonging: Mapping Queer Spatialities and Stories in Cinema from 1977 to 2012," at Royce 236. Our journey begins with "Una giornata particolare" (1977), a powerful tale set in Mussolini's Italy, where two neighbors find solace and connection amidst societal oppression. Delve into narratives that intertwine...
Join us for Week 5 of our festival, "Tales of Belonging: Mapping Queer Spatialities and Stories in Cinema from 1977 to 2012," at Royce 236. Our journey begins with "Una giornata particolare" (1977), a powerful tale set in Mussolini's Italy, where two neighbors find solace and connection amidst societal oppression. Delve into narratives that intertwine...
RSVP Here for "The Sociology of Literature: Bridging the Humanities & Social Sciences" on May 1st at Royce 236. Explore the dynamic relationship between representation and reality in cultural forms, particularly literature, amidst contemporary movements like Black Lives Matter and #MeToo. Discover how literature both reflects and challenges societal norms, serving as a battleground for...
