Category Archives: Cross-cultural learning moments

Our globalized dinner date: Turkish soap operas in an Eriteran social club in New England

Posted on March 17, 2012 by lizcameron

The other day, I got a form letter from the Provost about my tenure application.  It was just the next phase in what I hope will be a series of “rubber stamp” automatic approvals up the chain of command.  However, … Continue reading →

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Of foxes and fur shops: Karagöz negates Ataturk’s brilliant negociating lesson

Posted on March 12, 2012 by lizcameron

When I last left you, M. and I were sitting in a frigid car dealership in the process of buying a new car.  M. was in the throes of channeling his great Uncle M., the silent and deadly Montenegran refugee … Continue reading →

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Turkish tough-guy meets comb-over car salesman

Posted on March 10, 2012 by lizcameron

Yesterday, the puppets and I celebrated International Women’s Day – focusing on women’s empowerment and how said empowerment can impact hunger and poverty.  I had good talks with my students about that…and I also introduced my students to the fact … Continue reading →

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