Monday Feb 18th 2008 at 7.30pm at Anna's Jazz Island:
Presentation: US Media Coverage of the Muslim World: Ignorance, Malice, or Greed?
Featured Speakers:
Lisette B. Poole California State University, East Bay
People of all political stripes are encouraged to attend. These events will be about green values in general.
TOPIC Please Note: Originally Dr Agha Saeed was scheduled to speak but now will be unable to attend. Instead, on his recommendation, Lisette B. Poole will make a presentation that will focus primarily on US media coverage of the Middle East. US Media Coverage of the Muslim World: Ignorance, Malice, or Greed?What is the media responsibility in educating the public on international issues? What responsibility do you have to seek out alternative voices? Learn how carefully crafted wording can lead to public mis-information.
Covering a broad range of current Middle East issues, including refugee camps, Lisette will use Edward Said's critique of R. Barnet's The Roots of War to try to explain how decent men and women can be led to accept the use of war on distant lands, their peoples and their culture. Evening Schedule
7:30pm to 8:45pm Brief speeches from the speaker followed by forum questions and discussion with the audience. 8:45pm to 10:30pm Relaxed discussion (nobody on stage) drink, eat, chat 10.30pm Finish |
