ENGLISH AND WORLD LANGUAGES
LECTURE SERIES
Tuesday, February 12 at 6 p.m.
Presented by: Stacy Korbelak, professor of English
Argue Like An Ancient Greek
Two-sentence version: Whether trying to persuade a friend, a local politician, or your supervisor, using
Aristotle's three modes of persuasion is still a good place to start. Learn how to use these modes to
advocate and effect change today.
Sponsored by Ken and Linda Solow
Tuesday, March 12 at 6 p.m.
Presented by: Dr. Abdelrahim Salih, professor of Arabic, and David Buck, professor of English
History in Whose Image
Two-sentence version: Literary efforts in the Middle East to reinterpret and reinvestigate the history of
religious events are often challenged, but recent historical novels have emerged as a creative solution.
Explore historical Middle Eastern novels and how their insight into the past serves to enlighten life today.
Tuesday, April 9 at 6 p.m.
Presented by: Laura Yoo, professor of English
It's All in a Name
Two-sentence version: Our names are intricately tied to our families, cultures, and languages, and
play an essential role in the way people view each other. Find out how learning names can spark
conversation and enrich the multicultural experience.
SEATING IS LIMITED.
RSVP at: howardcc.edu/lectureseries
Open to the public
Join Howard Community College at this special series of talks by faculty.
Each lecture takes place in Monteabaro Recital Hall in the Horowitz Visual and
Performing
Arts Center.
