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Communication and Culture Colloquiums

History of Chinese Canadian Eldercare

Dr. Lloyd Sciban, Professor in the Faculty of Communication and Culture, discusses the evolution and successes of recreational and nursing facilities providing eldercare based on Chinese cultural values.
Recorded March 16, 2007
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Art, Visual Communication and Culture

Dr. Peter Deacon, Professor in the Faculty of Fine Arts, discusses the use of visual images in advertising and art and question: What is visual language and how do visual images communicate to us? Part of the Communication and Culture Colloquium Series.
Recorded March 9, 2007
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Researching Arab Cinemas and Culture in the Post 9/11 Period

Dr. Malek Khouri discusses issues, problems, success and failures within Middle Eastern cinema today as well as the challenges of researching Arab culture and cinema post 9/11.
Recorded March 2, 2007
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The Intellectual in Politics

Everett Wilson, MA Candidate studies Michael Ignatieff's run for leadership of the Liberal Party of Canada and asks: What is the relationship between the intellectual and the political sphere?
Recorded February 16, 2007
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The Destruction of Calgary's East Victoria Park: Who is to Blame?

Dr. Max Foran of the Faculty of Communication and Culture looks at the demolition of the East Calgary/Victoria Park area of Calgary and the relationship between the city and the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede.
Recorded January 26, 2007
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