Friday, April 14, 1:50pm–3:05pm
ROOM #342
Experts from Middle East Studies, Africana Studies, and Latin American Studies discuss strategies for using area and language studies to develop students' identities as engaged global citizens. Panelists share ideas for strengthening the connections between area studies and future careers and for embedding essential career skills into programs and courses. The audience will discover innovative approaches to the teaching of area and interdisciplinary studies that enhance student success and career opportunities.
Speakers
Blurb / Gallery Set
Dr Juan Carlos Rodriguez
Moderator
Associate Professor of Spanish
School of Modern Languages
Georgia Institute of Technology
Dr Nurudeen B. Akinyemi
Panelist
Director of the Center for Africana Studies
Kennesaw State University
Dr Kelly Comfort
Panelist
Associate Professor of Spanish
Director of Undergraduate Studies and the “Salud in Spain” Global @ Home Program
School of Modern Languages
Georgia Institute of Technology
Dr Miguel Rosas Buendia
Panelist
Assistant Professor of Spanish
School of Modern Languages
Georgia Institute of Technology
Dr Natalie Khazaal
Panelist
Associate Professor of Arabic
Director, Arabic and Middle East & North Africa Programs
School of Modern Languages
Georgia Institute of Technology
Dr Alix Pierre
Panelist
African Diaspora and the World
Senior Lecturer and Resident Scholar
Diaspora Vibe Cultural Arts Incubator
Spelman College
Dr Anastasia Valecce
Panelist
Associate Professor of Hispanic Studies
Department of World Languages and Cultures
Spelman College
Dr Ian Campbell
Panelist
Professor of Arabic and Comparative Literature
Director of Graduate Studies
Department of World Languages & Cultures
Georgia State University