Tag: Media

Aladdin film poster comparison. Screen capture from YouTube. In May 2019, Disney released a live-action version of Aladdin, which tells the story of an affable street-urchin who accepts the services of a trickster genie to win over the sultan's daughter, Jasmine. The film is an adaptation of a folktale from the 18th-century, Arabic-language collection, A [...]

On, March 26, 2016, Professor Shibley Telhami talked with C-SPAN and guest callers about U.S. perceptions of those who practice Islam based on his recent polling and in light of the terrorist attacks in Brussels, Belgium, earlier that same week. He also looks at statements made by Donald Trump and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), candidates [...]

With terror attacks on everyday life now common across the world, teachers may struggle with how to tackle the difficult subject with their students. News stories are not always neutral or honest, and fear can lead to irresponsible and inaccurate conclusions. As educators, you have the particular challenge of presenting information, correcting misinformation, and being […]