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GW's Divided Communities University Seminar invites members of the GW community to attend two panel presentations on Friday, February 14:

PANEL 1: PERSPECTIVES ON DEEP DIVISIONS: REFLECTIONS FROM RESEARCH & TEACHING
10-11:30 a.m.
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In "Perspectives on Deep Divisions: Reflections from Research & Teaching," panelists will explore deep divisions, such as between different cultures or political communities that can be found throughout our contemporary world. Indeed, they have been a constant feature of human history. But such divisions can be reduced, revised, or reimagined. At the very least, they can be better understood. This inter-disciplinary panel will offer insights into different kinds of division from research in English, Geography and Political Science, with a particular focus on teaching these topics in the classroom. The seminar will feature a series of short presentations followed by open discussion.

Panel 1 Participants:

  • Jamie Pow, Senior Lecturer, Politics, Queen's University, Belfast
  • Kavita Daiya, Professor of English and WGSS, GW
  • Declan Cullen, Assistant Professor of Geography, GW
  • Rachel Riedner, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, GW (panel chair)


PANEL 2: NEGOTIATING CONFLICTED IDENTITIES THROUGH RESEARCH AND WRITING
1-2:30 p.m.
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In "Negotiating Conflicted Identities through Research and Writing," panelists will explore different approaches to unpacking, revealing and expressing identity. They consider how decisions in both writing and in research processes, particularly using decentring, narrative, and creative approaches, open up community and identity discourses within places and times of division. Through a show and tell and open discussion with the audience, the session will explore the opportunities and challenges that arise, and consider the role of research in social repair.

Panel 2 Participants:

  • Ali FitzGibbon, Senior Lecturer, School of Arts, English, and Languages, Queen's University, Belfast
  • Jessica McCaughey, Associate Professor of Writing, GW
  • Lisa Page, Assistant Professor of Creative Writing, GW
  • Loren Kajikawa, Associate Professor of Music, GW (panel chair)

 

About "Divided Communities"

Divided Communities is a collaboration between faculty from Queen's University, Belfast who teach with GW's Global Bachelor's Program and GW faculty. The group explores contemporary and historical examples of reconciliation and restoration in order to learn how communities can move beyond deep divisions and fractious pasts through cultural efforts and dialogue. 

Event Details


Panel 1 Zoom Details:

Topic: Divided Communities - Perspectives on Deep Divisions: Reflections from Research & Teaching
Time: Feb 14, 2025 10:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Panel 2 Zoom Details:

Topic: Negotiating Conflicted Identities through Research and Writing
Time: Feb 14, 2025 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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• 159.124.74.212 (Australia Melbourne)
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Meeting ID: 991 7453 6578
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