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TUESDAY

Graphic Novels
11 - 11:30 a.m.
Since the publication of Art Spiegelman’s Maus, graphic novels have revolutionized literature with a new and legitimate approach to the exploration of identity, history, race, and culture. Join Amy Zumfelde, associate professor of German and humanities, for an introduction to graphic novels. Then, drop in on the Oakton Library to view a retrospective display of these powerful artistic and literary works. [Room P103]

BlaQ Market Monologues
12 - 1 p.m.
BlaQ Market Monologues provides an opportunity to see the often distorted reflections of ourselves and our society. This examination of race, gender, class, culture, politics, and faith is accompanied by the award-winning musical ensemble, Red Clay. [Room P104]

Innocent Voices (Spanish) – Modern Language Film Festival [Room P103]
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

Marathon (Korean) – Modern Language Film Festival [Room C140]
12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

The Italian Mafia
5:30 - 6 p.m.
Move past the cultural stereotypes with Maria Teresa Bonfatti Sabbioni, instructor of Italian, who provides an introduction to the history of the Mafia in Italy. [Room A145]

100 Steps (Italian) – Modern Language Film Festival [Room A145]
6 - 8 p.m.

Censorship in the New Russia
5:30 - 6 p.m.
Since the emergence of Vladimir Putin, Russia’s briefly-liberated media once again is feeling pressure from government forces. In fact, many argue the media is as controlled today as it was under the Soviets, though in more subtle ways. Join Nicholas Catanese, instructor of Russian, to discuss how Putin has been able to rein in the media, and exactly what that means for the future of Russia’s troubled democracy. [Room P103]

The Wedding (Russian) – Modern Language Film Festival [Room P103]
6 - 8 p.m.

Always: Sunset on Third Street (Japanese) – Modern Language Film Festival [Room P104]
7:30 - 9:45 p.m.

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