Research Seminars @ Illinois

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Tailored for undergraduate researchers, this calendar is a curated list of research seminars at the University of Illinois. Explore the diverse world of research and expand your knowledge through engaging sessions designed to inspire and enlighten.

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Multilingualism & Multimusicality: The Medieval--Early Modern Mediterranean

Event Type: Lecture
Sponsor: Program in Medieval Studies/Center for South Asian & Middle Eastern Studies
Location: Levis Faculty Center, 210
Date: Feb 28, 2025 5:00 pm
Contact: Carol Symes
E-Mail: symes@illinois.edu
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Originating Calendar: Campus Humanities Calendar; Dwight Reynolds (UC Santa Barbara) ~ People often sing in languages they cannot speak and often listen to songs in languages they do not understand. The result is a complex network of lyrics and melodies performed by musicians, and for audiences, who may or may not understand the language of the words. What can this fascinating situation tell us about cultural contacts and exchanges over time in the Mediterranean region?

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