San Antonio College will celebrate International Education Week, Monday, Nov. 13 - Thursday, Nov. 16, with a presentation by a Fulbright Scholar from China, a roundtable discussion on SAC international students' countries, an International Film Festival, and an International Student Expo. For more information, contact the International Student Office at 733-2306.
Schedule of Events:
Unless otherwise noted, all events are free to the public and will be held in the Loftin Student Center, Fiesta Room.
Monday, Nov. 13:
10 - 11 a.m.
"Exploring China" - Professor Xue Feng Bai, Fulbright Scholar from China, will discuss the economic, social and political changes taking place today in China.
12 - 2 p.m.
"International Week Kick-Off" - celebrates the beginning of International Education Week at the ACCD District Office, 201 W. Sheridan St., in the Board Room. (Note: event is restricted to all ACCD students, staff and faculty.)
Tuesday, Nov. 14:
10:50 a.m. - 12:05 p.m.
"Bridges to the World" - SAC students from Morocco, the Philippines, South Africa, Germany and Israel will talk about their countries' geography, customs, languages and political systems. Also, Dr. Philip Rogers, associate professor of political science, will facilitate a discussion on immigration issues faced in the students' countries.
Wednesday, Nov. 15:
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
"International EXPO 2006" - International students will exhibit clothing, books, videos, music, food, and other examples of their countries' cultures. Entertainment will include: Mwendo African Drum Troupe, Capoeira-Brazilian martial arts/dance performance, classical Spanish guitar, and dances from Japan, the Philippines, and Peru.
Thursday, Nov. 16:
"International Film Festival" (Methodist Student Center, corner of Dewey & Belknap)
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Lagaan ("Land Tax/Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India") (2001) - India: A remarkable story about the triumph of the ordinary set in 1890s India. The ruling British have imposed a harsh tax (lagaan) on the farmers, prompting the villagers of Champaner to plead for a waiver. So an arrogant and capricious British commander, Capt. Russell, challenges the villagers to a cricket match: if the villagers win, they'll avoid taxation for three years; if they lose they'll pay the tax three times over.
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Tsotse (2006) - South Africa: This Oscar-winning Best Foreign Language film shows that no soul is too far gone to be reformed. After shooting a woman and driving off in her car, Tsotsi (Presley Chweneyagae), a ruthless thug, is surprised to discover he isn't alone, kept company by a crying infant in the back seat. He grudgingly takes the child home and through his efforts to care for the child he slowly rediscovers his compassion, self-respect and capacity to love. |
