SCC Celebrates International Education Week Nov. 16-18

Published: 10/26/2010

The International Education Week program is sponsored by the SCC Global Education and Multicultural Programming committees. All events will take place in the auditorium of the Social Sciences Building on the college’s campus in Cottleville.

International Education Week Agenda and Descriptions
Events will take place Nov. 16-18 in the auditorium of the Social Sciences Building.
 
Tuesday, Nov. 16
10-11:20 a.m. –The Massacres at Sand Creek and Washita (Presentation)
What happened to Black Kettle and the remaining members of his Southern Cheyenne tribe? With the Civil War over and Americans pushing westward by the millions, Black Kettle attempted to save his people from the personal ambitions of General George Armstrong Custer. The presentation, by Hal Berry, SCC professor of history and theater, will include visuals.

11:30 a.m.-12:50 p.m. – Adaptations: An International Look at Entertainment Media Across International Borders (Presentation)
Darren Osburn, SCC associate professor of communication, will discuss foreign television shows that have been adapted for the American market, such as “Big Brother,” “The Office” and “Pop Idol” (the original British version of “American Idol”). Osburn will play a few clips from each show and will discuss why they were or were not successful.

1-2:20 p.m. –The U.S. and Iran (Presentation)
Stephen Randoll, SCC associate professor of history, will examine the proposition that the present Iranian government wishes to develop nuclear weapons to maintain itself in power. To that end, this presentation will give an overview of the history of Iran in the 20th century, its relationship with the U.S., the Islamic Revolution of 1979, the rise of Al Qaeda and the Second Persian Gulf War. In conclusion, participants will be asked to consider if the Iranian government’s efforts to establish its own security may end up provoking a war with the United States and how such a conflict might be avoided.

7-9 p.m. – “Spirited Away” (Film)
"Spirited Away" (2001) is an animated Japanese film about a 10-year-old girl’s journey into a world ruled by gods, witches and monsters. Darren Osburn, SCC associate professor of communication, will lead a discussion about the film afterwards. This film is rated PG.


Wednesday, Nov. 17
10-10:50 a.m. – Culture Shock: Adjusting to Life in America (Student Panel)
Gayle Feng-Checkett, SCC professor of English, will moderate a student panel made up of English as a Second Language students, who will discuss what it is like adjusting to life in America.
 
1-2:20 p.m. – Solving Global Problems: Proposals From Students (Discussion)
Will Griffin, SCC professor of anthropology, will lead a discussion on solving global problems. Students enrolled in Griffin’s class, “Introduction to Global Studies,” wrote several solutions to global issues, with the best ones chosen to be presented and discussed at this forum.

7-9 p.m. – “Séraphine” (Film)
"Séraphine" (2008), a seven-time French Academy Award-Winner, including Best Picture and Best Actress, is based on the life of French painter Séraphine de Senlis, set in the early 1900s. Denise McCracken, SCC professor of foreign language, will lead a discussion about the film afterwards. This film is unrated.


Thursday, Nov. 18
10-11:20 a.m. – Reggae, Rasta and Ethiopia (Presentation)
Michael Kuelker, SCC professor of English, will present an exposition of Ethiopian history and myth in Rastafari-inspired Jamaican music.

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. – A Pilgrimage to Canterbury (Presentation)
Debra Crank-Lewis, SCC associate professor of history, will give a presentation about Canterbury, England, and the partnership SCC has with Christ Church University in Canterbury as well as the study abroad program that has evolved from that partnership.

1-2:20 p.m. – Healthcare in the U.S. and Around the World (Presentation)
Paul Roesler, SCC professor of political science, will discuss U.S. healthcare and that of other countries, and why he believes the 2010 reform resembles the German approach.

7-9 p.m. – “Awake Zion” (Film)
"Awake Zion" (2005), is a documentary that explores the unsuspecting connections between Rasta, Reggae and Judaism through one woman’s adventure. Michael Kuelker, SCC professor of English, will lead a discussion about the film afterwards. This film is rated PG-13.

For more information on SCC’s International Education Week, contact Kelley Pfeiffer at kpfeiffer@stchas.edu or 636-922-8544.

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