If your university, school, church, or any community center would love to know about our culture!
We are ready to come and share our perspective about Arab culture form Christina and Muslim view point, and share our food, music and stories.
Cultural Talks
The following is a list of activities and lectures we propose to give that would inform and challenge students, faculty, and members of your community:
Cultural talks. Tony and I have 7 talks that express the heart of Arab popular culture that most Americans don't know about. It lasts 60 to 90 Minutes. They can be adapted to fit any group. We've listed just a few subtopics to give you a feel for what we will cover in each talk.
Cultural talks. Tony and I have 7 talks that express the heart of Arab popular culture that most Americans don't know about. It lasts 60 to 90 Minutes. They can be adapted to fit any group. We've listed just a few subtopics to give you a feel for what we will cover in each talk.
(1)Top 7 things Arabs wish you knew about them.
a. How media can manipulate our view point
b. Stereotypes and the Arab perspective
c. Hospitality
d. Gestures
e. Envy “Evil Eye”
f. Love and marriage In Arab culture
g. Facts about Arabs
(2) How Arabic Language Shapes Us.
a. MSA versus colloquial
b. The Arabic speaking world
c. Learning by ear
(3) The Truth About Religion In The Middle East.
a. Islam on my block
b. Christianity on my block
(4) Opening\ Closing Celebration.
We know how to prepare several classic Jordanian dishes, if the ingredients are provided it we can cook them and share them with the people, and Tony would share some Arabic songs and we can teach the traditional Arabic dance. Here we can explain our purpose and what we will be doing while we are there. Should be quite an evening.
(5) Informal Book Table/ Q & A.
Tony and I have sold our books at a regular outdoor market in old Amman for the past three years. We have a nice display. Some of our best conversations with foreigners have happened at our book table.
We have a lot of material and we can adapt it to fit whatever situation you think would work best on your campus. let us know if you would like more information.
