Palestinian American Research Center’s 12th annual fellowship competition for post-doctoral and doctoral research in Palestinian Studies. As usual, this year will feature two separate fellowship competitions: one for US scholars, and one for their Palestinian counterparts.
For more information about the PARC or its fellowship programs, please consult the website at http://parc-us-pal.org/.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Upcoming Workshops for Faculty & Graduate Students
Throughout October, the IUB Libraries Reference Services Department is offering workshops designed with the more in-depth research needs of faculty and graduate students in mind. Upcoming sessions include:
Research Jump Start
Explore the best methods for finding your field’s important literature and examine the benefits and drawbacks of using certain search tools, such as Google Scholar.
WorldCat and Library Catalogs Worldwide
Learn how to search individual library catalogs from around the world as well as how to use WorldCat to do a comprehensive search of published material, verify citations, identify other libraries that own an item, and place interlibrary loan requests.
Citation Indexes on the Web
Citation indexes make it possible to trace patterns of influence among scholars and scientists. Learn how to set up citation alerts and use search analysis tools to enhance your research in all fields.
Copyright 101 for Authors
Explore the basics of copyright law for authors and learn how to protect and manage your rights. (Copyright 101 for Instructors is also available.
Researching the 18th and 19th Centuries
Explore the essential library resources for historical and literary research on 18th and 19th century topics, including new digital resources that give researchers enhanced access to books, journals, newspapers, and other primary source materials.
Basics: Statistical Yearbooks from Foreign Countries
This session will focus on easy access to print sources from the 19th century onward and the IU Libraries’ web archiving project for national level statistical websites.
AND MANY MORE!
To see the complete schedule, workshop descriptions, and to sign up, go to http://www.libraries.iub.edu/workshops and click on the Faculty & Graduate Student Workshops button.
Also, check out our online calendar of events here: http://www.libraries.iub.edu/index.php?pageId=5866.
Research Jump Start
Explore the best methods for finding your field’s important literature and examine the benefits and drawbacks of using certain search tools, such as Google Scholar.
WorldCat and Library Catalogs Worldwide
Learn how to search individual library catalogs from around the world as well as how to use WorldCat to do a comprehensive search of published material, verify citations, identify other libraries that own an item, and place interlibrary loan requests.
Citation Indexes on the Web
Citation indexes make it possible to trace patterns of influence among scholars and scientists. Learn how to set up citation alerts and use search analysis tools to enhance your research in all fields.
Copyright 101 for Authors
Explore the basics of copyright law for authors and learn how to protect and manage your rights. (Copyright 101 for Instructors is also available.
Researching the 18th and 19th Centuries
Explore the essential library resources for historical and literary research on 18th and 19th century topics, including new digital resources that give researchers enhanced access to books, journals, newspapers, and other primary source materials.
Basics: Statistical Yearbooks from Foreign Countries
This session will focus on easy access to print sources from the 19th century onward and the IU Libraries’ web archiving project for national level statistical websites.
AND MANY MORE!
To see the complete schedule, workshop descriptions, and to sign up, go to http://www.libraries.iub.edu/workshops and click on the Faculty & Graduate Student Workshops button.
Also, check out our online calendar of events here: http://www.libraries.iub.edu/index.php?pageId=5866.
Graduate Program -- The Sotheby Institute
The Sotheby Institute is offering a semester graduate course in "The Arts of Asia".
This course explores in survey fashion the artistic products of the leading religions and philosophies of Asia, from Islam, Hinduism, Jainism, and early Buddhism in India, Southeast Asia, and the Islamic World, to Adoism, Confucianism, Shinto and Mahayana Buddhism in China, Korea and Japan. Focusing on sculptural and architectual work, the course offers students introductory yet intensive object-based study. It also provides associated contextual learning, investigating themes such as court life o fthe Indiana and Persian sultanates and the Mughals; civil and military East Asian court life; and the Euopean opening-up of trade with China and Japan from the 16th to the 19th centuries. This course concludes with a review of contemporary art and its markets in India, Iran, Southeast Asia, China and Japan.
For further information, please check out http://www.sothebyinstitute.com/.
This course explores in survey fashion the artistic products of the leading religions and philosophies of Asia, from Islam, Hinduism, Jainism, and early Buddhism in India, Southeast Asia, and the Islamic World, to Adoism, Confucianism, Shinto and Mahayana Buddhism in China, Korea and Japan. Focusing on sculptural and architectual work, the course offers students introductory yet intensive object-based study. It also provides associated contextual learning, investigating themes such as court life o fthe Indiana and Persian sultanates and the Mughals; civil and military East Asian court life; and the Euopean opening-up of trade with China and Japan from the 16th to the 19th centuries. This course concludes with a review of contemporary art and its markets in India, Iran, Southeast Asia, China and Japan.
For further information, please check out http://www.sothebyinstitute.com/.
IUPUI - Open Position for a Lecturer in Arabic
An open position for a Lecturer in Arabic within the Department of World Languages and Cultures in the Indiana University School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI is now available. The position is for a three-year contract renewable anually.
Qualifications
Education: Ph. D. or Master's Degree in Arabic, Middle Eastern Area Studies, or the teaching of Arabic as a second language.
Language: Native or near-native fluency in Arabic and English required.
Experience: Experience in teaching Arabic language and culture at the college or university level and evidence of excellence in language teaching. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Teaching: Twenty-four (24) credit hours of beginning, intermediate and advanced Arabic language per academic year. (or ca. 3 courses per semester, depending on number of credit hours per course.) Possible opportunity to teach Middle Eastern culture courses in English.
Service: Coordinating Arabic instruction at IUPUI in consultation with Chair; updating course syllabi as necessary; collaborating with other Arabic instructor/s; maintaining office hours to facilitate contact with students; advising minors and individualized majors in Arabic and Islamic Studies. Active participation in appropriate program, department, and school functions and activities is expected.
Salary
Negotiable and commensurate with experience.
Benefits
Retirement plan; medical, dental, and life insurance.
Appointment
Three-year contract for a 10-month appointment (renewable annually) at the rank of Lecturer in Arabic, beginning August 2011.
Application
Review of applications will begin on Monday, October 11, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. The following application materials are required for full consideration by the Search and Screen Committee: 1) letter of application with supporting documentation of teaching experience and excellence; 2) current curriculum vitae 3) three letters of recommendation.
Send your application materials to:
IUPUI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorites are strongly encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
Education: Ph. D. or Master's Degree in Arabic, Middle Eastern Area Studies, or the teaching of Arabic as a second language.
Language: Native or near-native fluency in Arabic and English required.
Experience: Experience in teaching Arabic language and culture at the college or university level and evidence of excellence in language teaching. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in higher education are particularly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
Teaching: Twenty-four (24) credit hours of beginning, intermediate and advanced Arabic language per academic year. (or ca. 3 courses per semester, depending on number of credit hours per course.) Possible opportunity to teach Middle Eastern culture courses in English.
Service: Coordinating Arabic instruction at IUPUI in consultation with Chair; updating course syllabi as necessary; collaborating with other Arabic instructor/s; maintaining office hours to facilitate contact with students; advising minors and individualized majors in Arabic and Islamic Studies. Active participation in appropriate program, department, and school functions and activities is expected.
Salary
Negotiable and commensurate with experience.
Benefits
Retirement plan; medical, dental, and life insurance.
Appointment
Three-year contract for a 10-month appointment (renewable annually) at the rank of Lecturer in Arabic, beginning August 2011.
Application
Review of applications will begin on Monday, October 11, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. The following application materials are required for full consideration by the Search and Screen Committee: 1) letter of application with supporting documentation of teaching experience and excellence; 2) current curriculum vitae 3) three letters of recommendation.
Send your application materials to:
Prof. Gabrielle Bersier, Chair,
Dept. of World Languages & Cultures
IU School of Liberal Arts at IUPUI
425 University Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5140
IUPUI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorites are strongly encouraged to apply.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
The Fletcher School: Visit to Indiana University
Looking for an exciting opportunity?
The Fletcher School at Tufts University is coming to Indiana University at Bloomington on September 27, 2010, bringing representatives from some of the world’s leading schools of international affairs!
Admissions associates will be on hand to discuss admissions requirements, academic programs, and career opportunities for students who elect to pursue graduate studies in international affairs. Program details can be found below. More information on other cities being visited by the Fletcher School can be found on our travel schedule.
For additional information on the graduate study information session, or on The Fletcher School, please contact fletcheradmissions@tufts.eduor (617)627-3040.
Program Details
Information Session
September 27, 2010
11:30am-1:00pm
Indiana University
Redbud Room, Indiana Memorial Union
Bloomington, IN
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
2011 Call for papers, Center for Islamic Studies
In partnership with the National Association of African American Studies and Affiliates,
Abstracts, not to exceed two pages, should be submitted that relate to any aspect of Islam. Subjects may include, but are not limited to: history, Muslim religion, Islam and other religions, concept of jihad, beliefs and practices, role of women, Muslim voice in Western media, Islam in popular culture, etc. Please indicate the time required for presentation of your paper (25 minutes OR 45 minutes).
Abstracts with title of paper, presenter's name, home and institution/organization address and email should be postmarked by: Friday, November 5, 2010
Send to:
Conference Services
Center for Islamic Studies
PO Box 6670
Scarborough, ME 04070-6670
Telephone: 207-839-8004
Fax: 207-839-3776
Email: naaasconference@earthlink.net
National Conference
February 17-19, 2011
Crowne Plaza Executive Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Abstracts, not to exceed two pages, should be submitted that relate to any aspect of Islam. Subjects may include, but are not limited to: history, Muslim religion, Islam and other religions, concept of jihad, beliefs and practices, role of women, Muslim voice in Western media, Islam in popular culture, etc. Please indicate the time required for presentation of your paper (25 minutes OR 45 minutes).
Abstracts with title of paper, presenter's name, home and institution/organization address and email should be postmarked by: Friday, November 5, 2010
Send to:
Conference Services
Center for Islamic Studies
PO Box 6670
Scarborough, ME 04070-6670
Telephone: 207-839-8004
Fax: 207-839-3776
Email: naaasconference@earthlink.net
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