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Reading Groups Center for American Studies and Research (CASAR) at AUB

​​​Full-time instructors at AUB are invited to submit proposals to lead​ a weekly reading group that will address the US as an object of curiosity and skeptical investigation towards opening handles for people impacted by the US to grapple with the effects of its society, politics, and global practices.

Eligibility: AUB full-time instructors

Budget:​ Single internal course buyout funded by CASAR and processed through their dean's office.​​

Application ​materials: Apply online (form will open soon). Please upload in a single PDF file: 1. Proposal including abstract (no more than 200 words), justification of topic in relation to applicant's interests and relevance for CASAR's mission; 2. Participating members' CVs; and 3. List of readings for at least first five weeks.​​

Outcomes for CASAR: Reading groups should ​meet weekly in CASAR's offices.

Application deadline: February 1​

Contact:[email protected]​​

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