Subtitle:
The Teeth of the Comb (2017) by Osama Alomar
Activity Type:
Teacher Training
Presenter:
Uma Satyavolu and Osoma Alomar
Date:
Monday, November 6, 2017 - 17:00 to 20:00
Event Status:
As Scheduled
Location:
City of Asylum (40 W. North Ave)
Contact Person:
Global Studies Center
Contact Phone:
4126485085
Contact Email:
global@pitt.edu
Cost:
Free
Osama Alomar is a prominent Syrian writer of al-quisa al-quasira jiddan, or what has been called “flash fiction.” These extremely short stories (sometimes only one or two sentences) have the appeal of a fable. Currently an exiled writer-in-residence at City of Asylum in Pittsburgh, Alomar will be conducting this session himself at City of Asylum (40 W. North Ave). Prof. Uma Satyavolu (English) will offer a lecture on Alomar's innovative form and ideas for classroom use. Books and Act 48 credit hours provided. Reception at City of Asylum.
UCIS Unit:
Global Studies Center
World Regions:
International
Middle East