Identity

A Patchwork Land Confronts a Lie of Whole Cloth

cathy — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 10:08:53 -0500

(New York Times, March 11, 2008) The article, "A Patchwork Land Confronts a Lie of Whole Cloth," tells the story of photographer Attila Durak and the photographs he took during his seven summers to show the diverse ethnic groups within Turkey.

A Veil Closes France's Door to Citizenship

jenniferg — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 16:23:11 -0500

(New York Times, July 19, 2008) In the article, "A Veil Closes France's Door to Citizenship," Faiza Silmi was denied French citizenship from France's highest administrative court "on the ground that her "radical" practice of Islam was incompatible with French values like equality of the sexes.

Alumnus Jesse B. Encourages People to Make a Difference

eva — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 10:17:35 -0500

American Indian Boarding Schools Haunt Many

jenniferg — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:36:20 -0500

(NPR, May 13, 2008) Charla Bear reports on schooling and American Indians in a two part series. The first report, "American Indian Boarding Schools Haunt Many," looks at the history of boarding schools the US government created in the 1800s to assimilate American Indian children.

An American Love Story Study Guide

admin — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:23:28 -0600

This study guide compliments the documentary, An American Love Story, a film that follows the everyday experiences of an interracial family who tries to figure out a way to overcome instances of racism.

Armenian Genocide Lesson One: Identity and Belonging

elisabeth — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 12:05:08 -0500

Armenian Genocide Lesson Two: We and They, the Armenians in the Ottoman Empire

elisabeth — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 10:36:24 -0500

Becoming American Study Guide

admin — Sat, 23 Feb 2008 17:01:36 -0600

Becoming American: The Chinese Experience describes the ways the first arrivals from China in the 1840s, their descendants, and recent immigrants have "become American." It is a story about identity and belonging that will resonate with all Americans.

Becoming American: A Series of Three Lessons

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:53:11 -0500

Becoming American: Between Two Worlds

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:51:33 -0500