2009 Edward Said Memorial Lecture

Professor Saree Makdisi

"From Occupation to Reconciliation"

Saturday 19th of September 2009 at 5:00pm

Venue: Napier 102, The University of Adelaide

Saree Makdisi is a professor of English and Comparative Literature at the University of California in Los Angeles, UCLA. He has published widely on his area of expertise, British Romanticism and is a regular contributor on contemporary Arab politics and culture.

Widely published in his academic area, Makdisi has also written many commentaries on Palestine for publications such as the Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Houston Chronicle, London Review of Books and the San Francisco Chronicle.

In 2008 Makdisi published his book Palestine Inside Out: Everyday Occupation. The book combines the personal experiences of daily life under occupation with an analysis of how the occupation functions as a whole.

Cost: Pre-Purchased tickets $15. At the door $20.

Download Ticket Order Form.

The lecture is also published on University News & Events.

Media Release

• High-profile Palestinian academic in Adelaide

Transcript of 2008 Lecture and Audio of Dr Sara Roy from Saturday 11th of October are available here.

The lecture is proudly sponsored by the Australian Friends of Palestine Association.