The Virtual Writing University Archive

The Virtual Writing University Archive is a collection of recordings of literary readings, panel discussions, and lectures around The University of Iowa and Iowa City. You may search or browse these recordings to find those you want to hear. The Writing University Archive is a project of the School of Library and Information Science in collaboration with the writing community at Iowa.

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Reclaiming Language

Panelists discuss how issues of language function within transitional or repressive political landscapes. They explore the ways in which language is affected by religion, politics and culture, and how poets and artists can reclaim and revitalize the language.

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In: International Writing Program Archive | Poetry

Authors: Festus Iyayi , Sergei Task, Etienne Van Heerden, Hanan Ahmad Awwad, Jerzy Szpercowicz, Thembeni Alfred Qabula

Date Recorded: January 01, 1990

Program: --

Format: discussion

Note: Other names for Hanan Ahmad Awwad include Hanan Awwad and Hanan A. Awwad.

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