ICN Presentations
In addition to classroom visits, International Programs occasionally offers special programs via the Iowa Communications Network (ICN) with support from Iowa Public Television. The ICN helps connect members of the UI community with multiple K-12 classrooms, especially those that may be located great distances from the UI campus. International Programs works with Iowa Public Television K-12 connections to offer ICN sessions. For more information on how to connect your classroom to the ICN, please contact External Relations Secretary Amy Green.
Examples of Past Presentations:
What Islam Means to Me
University of Iowa International Programs and the University of Iowa Muslim Student Association invite 5 th- 12 th grade students to take part in a panel discussion about Islam. A number of students will talk about their backgrounds and how their religion influences their cultures. They will then briefly go over the five pillars of Islam and talk about misconceptions of Islam.
Students Without Borders
Three students will talk about their experiences living abroad, integrating into another culture, and communicating in another language. They will discuss their individual experiences in Mexico, India, and Europe (primarily the UK and the Netherlands). The presenters will talk about the impact studying abroad has had on their perceptions back in the United States and how the experience fits in with their chosen careers. The presentation will conclude with time for questions and answers.
International Writer-in-Residence
The University of Iowa International Programs Spring 2004 Writer-in-Residence, Viktoriya Anatolyevna FOMINA will present on "Life and Culture in Russia". Award-winning Russian fiction writer, Viktoriya Anatolyevna Fomina, is considered a rising talent in Moscow literary circles. Her recently published collection of short stories was nominated for one of the highly rated “Anti-Booker” awards in 1999 and received critical acclaim. Viktoriya will discuss what life and culture in Russia from the perspective of a young writer. She will give a historical background of cultural life and the arts and will discuss the importance of the arts, especially literature, in understanding the lives of Russians.
Students participating in this ICN event will have a chance to discuss Russian literature and ask questions about Russia and being a young writer.
Life and Culture in Palestine
The presentation will cover aspects of Palestinian culture including music and dance. A brief historical overview of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict will be discussed. The speaker will also share his perspective, as a native of Palestine, on the recent events in this region.
China: A Nation With 5000 Years of History
The University of Iowa International Programs invites 3rd - 7th grade students to take part in a panel discussion about China. This presentation will give a general overview of life and culture in China. A number of students will talk about many facets of China, including China’s history, geography, traditions, daily life, school system and language with the help of maps, pictures and other visuals from the University of Iowa International Programs’ collection of culture kits. Two Chinese students will also share their experience as international student in the U.S. The other presenter will then tell her story about studying and working in China as a foreigner.
The presentation will conclude with time for questions and answers.