Week One
The first week we will focus on poetry and the written word. We will begin with an exploration of City Lore’s Poetic Voices of the Muslim World digital exhibit and resources, and then focus on classical and contemporary poetry in Arabic, Farsi, and Urdu along with close readings and translation exercises. We will also introduce Summer Scholars to City Lore’s arts education pedagogical tools, such interviewing community guests and creating artwork based on personal narratives. We will also attend performances by Muslim-identifying artists for whom faith and culture feature in their work and engage in conversation with them. The week will conclude with a visit to the Indo-Persian inspired gardens of Untermyer Park, followed by a workshop on garden design.
Throughout Week One, teachers will have ample time to begin working on their final projects and to meet with the Project Directors to discuss their ideas.