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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Hearing Islam: The Sounds of a Global Religious Tradition. Lauren Osborne

Event Type
Lecture
Sponsor
Center for South Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
Location
Lincoln Hall 702 S. Wright St. Urbana Room 1090
Date
Apr 10, 2025   4:00 pm  
Contact
CSAMES
E-Mail
chahine2@illinois.edu
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Originating Calendar
Campus Humanities Calendar

The book explores how the centrality of sonic practices and experiences within Islamic traditions stems largely from the orality of the Qur’an and the importance of recitation, while arguing that sound can provide a productive point of entry to human cultures in general.  

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