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UT International Literary Colloquy, Spring 2009
Three books focusing on an Eastern European Culture!
This is your Invitation to Join!

In support of UT'S READY FOR THE WORLD International and Intercultural Awareness Initiative, the Center for International Education seeks participants in its spring 2009 International Literary Colloquy. Over its twelve years, the ILC has engaged hundreds of UT students, faculty, and staff in exploring cultural themes in books written by or about various world societies.

Sixty ILC spaces will be available this spring semester and the UT community is invited to apply. Each participant will be provided with copies of the three books and is expected to participate in all three book discussions and thematic luncheons. This semester's three books are set in an Eastern European Culture. Experts on the included themes will facilitate the discussions which take place during three Wednesdays or two Thursdays and one Friday from 11:30 to 1:00 pm at the International House.

Apply now!

If you wish to be considered for participation in the Spring 2009 ILC, either pick up an application form at the front desk of the UT International House or download the application from the International House website. Once the application is completed it can be turned in at the I-House front desk.

Applications must be received by January 22, 2009! Applicants are expected to commit to participation in all three Wednesday or two Thursday and one Friday luncheon discussions. Participants will hear about their acceptance to the ILC soon after January 22, 2009. Please see attached flyer!

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UT International Literary Colloquy, Fall 2008
Three books focusing on Native American Cultures!
This is your Invitation to Join!

In support of UT'S READY FOR THE WORLD International and Intercultural Awareness Initiative, the Center for International Education seeks participants in its fall 2008 International Literary Colloquy. Over its twelve years, the ILC has engaged hundreds of UT students, faculty, and staff in exploring cultural themes in books written by or about various world societies. This fall semester's ILC concentrates on Native American Cultures.

Sixty ILC spaces will be available this fall semester and the UT community is invited to apply. Each participant will be provided with copies of the three books and is expected to participate in all three book discussions and thematic luncheons. This semester's three books are set in Native American cultures. Experts on the included themes will facilitate the discussions which take place during three Wednesdays or Thursdays from 11:30 to 1:00 pm at the International House.

Apply now!

If you wish to be considered for participation in the fall 2008 ILC, either pick up an application form at the front desk of the UT International House or download the application from the International House website. Once the application is completed it can be turned in at the I-House front desk, or emailed to ihouse@utk.edu.

Applications must be received by August 22, 2008! Applicants are expected to commit to participation in all three Wednesday or Thursday luncheon discussions. Participants will hear about their acceptance to the ILC soon after August 22, 2008. Please see attached flyer!

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This International Literary Colloquy Focuses on Magdalena the Sinner (1995), a novel by Austrian Writer Lilian Faschinger. We will discuss this crime, adventure, or horror novel "murder by murder" in several installments

Meeting are on the following Mondays from 12:20-1:10 p.m. in the Great Room of the International House. Feel free to join us at noon with your Brown-Bag Lunch, Coffee, Cookies, or Snack. Books will be provided free of charge at our first meeting

Feb. 11, 2008 (Introduction).
Feb. 18, 2008
Feb. 25, 2008
March 3, 2008
March 10, 2008
March 24, 2008
March 31, 2008
April 7, 2008
April 14, 2008 (Final Discussion)

Special Treat: Meet the author, Lilian Faschinger, in late April 2008 (details t.b.a.)

Download the Spring 2008 ILC Poster (PDF)
Download the Spring 2008 ILC Application (PDF)

Spaces are limited and the registration deadline is February 8, 2008!

For more information and to register, please send an email with your name, department, and contact information to both organizers:

Dr. Stefanie Ohnesorg
Dr. Maria Stehle

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Students, Faculty, and Staff,

The International House staff is excited to present the information for the spring 2008 International Literary Colloquy. Above you will find the flier and below is a link to the application form that can actually be filled out online, printed, and turned in to the International House front desk. The deadline is Tuesday, January 15th. Please tell any friends or colleagues who you think may be interested!

If you are unable to read the flier on your screen, just click on the image above, and it will enlarge! Please call 974-4453 if you have any problems, or further questions!

Thank you!


http://web.utk.edu/~ihouse/documents/colloquy-app-2008.pdf (ILC application)

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Students, Faculty, and Staff,

Each semester the International House offers and exciting program called the International Literary Colloquy which is a book discussion group that meets three times throughout the semester. The books that are selected are from a specific culture, and each discussion group is led by a facilitator who has specific experience with that culture. During the discussion a lunch is also served from based off of the particular culture being discussed! Spring 2008 we will be discussing Mexican and Chicano cultures. Applications will be coming out shortly with a deadline of January 15th but we will gladly accept applications earlier then that.

Stay tuned for another announcement including an application and flier with the books to be discussed!

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Do you enjoy reading for fun? Reading beyond your school textbooks? Join the Fall 2007 International Literary Colloquy (ILC)! ILC is designed to assist people in exploring cultural themes in books written by or about various world societies. This semester's country of focus is India. There are many spaces still available and we are anxious to have many students, faculty, and staff involved! Each participant will be provided with copies of the three books and will be expected to participate in all three books discussions and thematic luncheons. Experts on the included themes will facilitate the discussions which will take place on three Wednesdays or Thursdays from 11:30am-1:00pm at the International House.

Interested? Apply NOW!

Applications are available at the International House front desk, or you can send an e-mail message to Mr.Lee Rhea at rhea@utk.edu, requesting an application. If you have any further questions please contact the International House at 974-4453. Please submit your application by Tuesday, September 4th, 2007.

Once the capacity of 60 people has been reached, we will have to close sign-ups, so act fast!

Please follow this link for more information! http://web.utk.edu/~jng/7finvitn.ilc.pdf

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Over the decade, the ILC has engaged hundreds of UT students, faculty and staff in exploring cultural themes in books written by or about various world societies. This semester's ILC concentrates on Morocco. Thirty ILC spaces will be available this fall semester and the UT community is invited to apply. Each participant will be provided with copies of the three books and be expected to participate in all three book discussions and thematic luncheons.

Experts on the countries and themes will facilitate the discussions which take place during three Thursdays from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM at the International House.

See pictures from past meetings of the International Literary Colloquy.

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