
Orientalism - Edward Said
Discover the untold story of orientalism through the writings of Edward Said
Nubar Hovsepian
Author
Trusted by 100+ students

Orientalism - Edward Said
Discover the untold story of orientalism through the writings of Edward Said
Nubar Hovsepian
Author
Trusted by 100+ students
CHALLENGE THE NARRATIVE
RETHINK THE ARAB WORLD
SHIFT YOUR PERSPECTIVE
OVERVIEW
A 4-Week Journey
Each week, we'll explore a new dimension of Edward Said's groundbreaking work through live online workshops, powerful visuals, and engaging discussions.
Previous Cohort
Previous Cohort
Previous Cohort
Fall 2025
Oct 22, 2025
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Previous Cohort
Previous Cohort
Fall 2025
Oct 22, 2025
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Previous Cohort
Previous Cohort
Previous Cohort
Fall 2025
Oct 22, 2025
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Current Cohort
Current Cohort
Current Cohort
Winter 2026
Nov 22, 2025
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Current Cohort
Current Cohort
Winter 2026
Nov 22, 2025
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Current Cohort
Current Cohort
Current Cohort
Winter 2026
Nov 22, 2025
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Next Cohort
Next Cohort
Next Cohort
Spring 2026
Dec 22, 2025
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Next Cohort
Next Cohort
Spring 2026
Dec 22, 2025
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Next Cohort
Next Cohort
Next Cohort
Spring 2026
Dec 22, 2025
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WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER
A 4-Week Journey

Defining Orientalism
Dive into the core concept of Orientalism. We'll meet Edward Said, define the "Orient" as a Western construct, and understand the crucial "Self vs. Other" dynamic that sits at the heart of his theory.
Defining Orientalism
Dive into the core concept of Orientalism. We'll meet Edward Said, define the "Orient" as a Western construct, and understand the crucial "Self vs. Other" dynamic that sits at the heart of his theory.

Defining Orientalism
Dive into the core concept of Orientalism. We'll meet Edward Said, define the "Orient" as a Western construct, and understand the crucial "Self vs. Other" dynamic that sits at the heart of his theory.
Power, Knowledge & Empire
Discover the direct link between knowledge and colonial power. We'll explore how 19th-century European empires used the study of the "Orient" as a tool to justify and maintain their rule.

Power, Knowledge & Empire
Discover the direct link between knowledge and colonial power. We'll explore how 19th-century European empires used the study of the "Orient" as a tool to justify and maintain their rule.
Power, Knowledge & Empire
Discover the direct link between knowledge and colonial power. We'll explore how 19th-century European empires used the study of the "Orient" as a tool to justify and maintain their rule.


The Orientalist Gaze in Art & Culture
From exotic paintings of harems and marketplaces to trends like Chinoiserie and Turqueries, we'll analyze how 19th-century art and culture created a specific, often fantastical, vision of the East for Western consumption.
The Orientalist Gaze in Art & Culture
From exotic paintings of harems and marketplaces to trends like Chinoiserie and Turqueries, we'll analyze how 19th-century art and culture created a specific, often fantastical, vision of the East for Western consumption.

The Orientalist Gaze in Art & Culture
From exotic paintings of harems and marketplaces to trends like Chinoiserie and Turqueries, we'll analyze how 19th-century art and culture created a specific, often fantastical, vision of the East for Western consumption.
The Legacy of Orientalism
We'll bring the theory into the present day, exploring how Orientalist tropes live on in Hollywood films like Aladdin, modern news coverage, and political discourse. We will also discuss major critiques of Said's work and the counter-concept of "Occidentalism."

The Legacy of Orientalism
We'll bring the theory into the present day, exploring how Orientalist tropes live on in Hollywood films like Aladdin, modern news coverage, and political discourse. We will also discuss major critiques of Said's work and the counter-concept of "Occidentalism."
The Legacy of Orientalism
We'll bring the theory into the present day, exploring how Orientalist tropes live on in Hollywood films like Aladdin, modern news coverage, and political discourse. We will also discuss major critiques of Said's work and the counter-concept of "Occidentalism."




Instructor
Nubar Hovsepian
Nubar Hovsepian is associate professor emeritus of political science at Chapman University in Orange, California. He is the author of Palestinian State Formation: Education and the Construction of National Identity, and he edited and contributed to The War on Lebanon.
Hovsepian has devoted enormous time to the Israel/Palestine conflict, and served, from 1982 to 1984, as political affairs officer for the United Nations Conference on the Question of Palestine.
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