The Department Podcast

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  • Gringo Love–A Conversation

    On this episode we have the pleasure of chatting with the creators of the recently published graphic novel Gringo Love: Stories of Sex Tourism in Brazil.  Written by Marie-Eve Carrier-Moisan, adapted by William Flynn, and illustrated by Débora Santos. We discuss the graphic novel, what it was like working collaboratively on the project, and some of the particularities of turning an ethnography into a graphic novel.

    [0:50] The Intro

    [08:07] The Conversation: Part 1

    [33:34] The Interlude: On technology, time & space.

    [42:44] The Conversation: Part 2

    [55:44] The wrap up

     

    Grab your copy of Gringo Love, available from University of Toronto Press as part of the ethnoGraphic series.

     

    And hey, thanks for listening!

    -Billy & Phil

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    1 hr 2 min
  • The Student Experience

    On this episode we have the pleasure of chatting with the current Co-Presidents of the Sociology and Anthropology Student Association (SASA): Felicity Hauwert and Jayani Srigouranga. We explore what SASA is and does, how undergraduate students can become involved at the departmental level, and what it’s like being a student. We also get some advice for undergraduate students entering the university for the first time. It’s an episode based on undergraduate experiences inside and outside the classroom.  

    [0:50] Intro

    [06:40] Chat with Felicity Hauwert and Jayani Srigouranga, SASA Co-Presidents.

    [37:50] Upcoming Events Around Campus

     

    Find SASA at these links:

    Facebook: Sociology and Anthropology Student Association

    Instagram: @sasa.cu

    Twitter: @sasacu3

    Website: https://sasacu.wixsite.com/sasa 

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sasa-soci-anth-student-association-4a63ab1b3

     

    Felicity & Jayani can be reached at:

     

    #FreeCihanErdal #LiberezCihanErdal

    For information on how you can help put pressure to release Cihan Erdal, visit: https://freecihanerdal.wordpress.com/

    If you can, please write a letter to The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs: [email protected]

    Here is a sample of a letter to write to your MP

    Follow @freeCihanErdal on Twitter and raise awareness by using #FreeCihanErdal #LiberezCihanErdal

     

    We’ll be going LIVE! On October 16th 2020, starting at 1:00pm (EST).

    The Department Podcast will host it’s first ever podcast-broadcast.

    Join the live stream on the Podbean app by following this link on your iOS or Android device: https://www.podbean.com/lsw/8YV1F2NIOG?lsid=jb2AnTdpun0

     

    And hey, thanks for listening!

    -Billy & Phil

    42 min
  • Thinking Through Images and Text

    Welcome to season 2 episode 2 of the podcast! On this episode we chat with Thomas Kemple, Professor of Sociology at the University of British Columbia. In 2019, Tom received a Killam Mentoring Prize for his outstanding mentoring of graduate students. On this episode, Tom shares his thoughts on teaching and thinking through images and text based on his experience in the classroom. 

    [0:44] Intro

    [06:50] Part I of the interview with Tom Kemple on teaching with diagrams, images, and the Watchmen graphic novel.

    [23:46] Part II of the interview with Tom Kemple on teaching social theory with images and text with a focus on Marx’s Capital: Illustrated

    Check out Tom speaking about mentoring: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAqzYSIe0IU

     

    #FreeCihanErdal #LiberezCihanErdal

    For information on how you can help put pressure to release Cihan Erdal, visit: https://freecihanerdal.wordpress.com/

    If you can, please write a letter to The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Foreign Affairs: [email protected]

    Here is a sample of a letter to write to your MP

    Follow @freeCihanErdal on Twitter and raise awareness by using #FreeCihanErdal #LiberezCihanErdal

     

    We’ll be going LIVE! On October 16th 2020, starting at 1:00pm (EST).

    The Department Podcast will host it’s first ever podcast-broadcast.

    Join the live stream here: https://www.podbean.com/lsw/8YV1F2NIOG?lsid=jb2AnTdpun0

     

    And hey, thanks for listening!

    -Billy & Phil

    55 min
  • What's The Story?

    Welcome back everyone! A new semester brings a new season of the podcast. On this episode, Sonya Gray joins us for an engaging chat. Sonya is currently an anthropology graduate student in the Department of Anthropology & Sociology at Carleton University. We learn about Alaskan glaciers, the art of storytelling, and how traditional stories can help us make sense of climate change.

    [0:44] Intro—What’s new this season?

    [08:44] Interview with Sonya Gray

    [51:35] Chat with Sociology & Anthropology Student Association (SASA) Co-President Jayani.

    See what SASA is up to here: https://sasacu.wixsite.com/sasa

    We’ll be going LIVE! On October 16th 2020, starting at 1:00pm EST, The Department Podcast will host it’s first ever podcast-broadcast. Join the live stream here: https://www.podbean.com/lsw/8YV1F2NIOG?lsid=jb2AnTdpun0

     

    And hey, thanks for listening!

    -Billy & Phil

    59 min
  • Stories Edition - Part 6
    A new round of stories, narrated by Billy & Phil. For the next few episodes we'll be narrating some of our, and your, favourite stories. For kids of all ages, these tales are intended to entertain, inspire and relax. Sit back & enjoy. If you have a story you'd like us to read, let us know. [0:37] Intro[1:44] Ghost of Shandon by Alan Corbett (Part 1)[15:33] Spottedleaf's Honest Answer by Victoria Holmes[24:22] The Elders' Concern by Victoria HolmesAnd hey, thanks for listening!- Billy & Phil  ---------------------------------------------Twitter: @DepartmentPodWebsite: www.departmentpodcast.caEmail: [email protected]
    31 min
  • Stories Edition - Part 5
    A new round of stories, narrated by Billy & Phil. For the next few episodes we'll be narrating some of our, and your, favourite stories. For kids of all ages, these tales are intended to entertain, inspire and relax. Sit back & enjoy. If you have a story you'd like us to read, let us know. [0:37] Intro[1:44] Emily Prickleback's Clever Idea by Daisy Meadows (Chapter 2)[7:32] Any Way The Wind Blows by Seanan McGuire[29:15] Emily Prickleback's Clever Idea by Daisy Meadows (Chapter 3)And hey, thanks for listening!- Billy & Phil  ---------------------------------------------Twitter: @DepartmentPodWebsite: www.departmentpodcast.caEmail: [email protected]
    35 min
  • Stories Edition - Part 4
    A new round of stories, narrated by Billy & Phil. For the next few episodes we'll be narrating some of our, and your, favourite stories. For kids of all ages, these tales are intended to entertain, inspire and relax. Sit back & enjoy. If you have a story you'd like us to read, let us know. [0:36] Intro[1:44]  Tiddler: The Storytelling Fish by Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffler[6:49] Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr. & John Archambault[8:53] Emily Prickleback's Clever Idea by Daisy Meadows (Part 1)[13:39] Each Peach Pear Plum by Janet & Allen AhlbergAnd hey, thanks for listening!- Billy & Phil  ---------------------------------------------Twitter: @DepartmentPodWebsite: www.departmentpodcast.caEmail: [email protected]
    17 min
  • Stories Edition - Part 3
    A new round of stories, narrated by Billy & Phil. For the next few episodes we'll be narrating some of our, and your, favourite stories. For kids of all ages, these tales are intended to entertain, inspire and relax. Sit back & enjoy. If you have a story you'd like us to read, let us know. [0:36] Intro[1:44]  Fox in Socks by Dr. Seuss (Part 1)[4:27] There's a Wocket in my Pocket by Dr. Seuss[5:38] The Traveller by Ray BradburyAnd hey, thanks for listening!- Billy & Phil ---------Twitter: @DepartmentPodWebsite: www.departmentpodcast.caEmail: [email protected]
    39 min
  • Stories Edition - Part 2
    A new round of stories, narrated by Billy & Phil. For the next few episodes we'll be narrating some of our, and your, favourite stories. For kids of all ages, these tales are intended to entertain, inspire and relax. Sit back & enjoy. If you have a story you'd like us to read, let us know. [0:37] Intro[1:33] The Lorax by Dr. Seuss[11:22] A Toothbrush for Rex by Marisa Vestita[12:52] Terri's First Flight by Marisa Vestita[14:08] The Poky Little Puppy by Janette Sebring LowreyAnd hey, thanks for listening!- Billy & Phil ---------Twitter: @DepartmentPodWebsite: www.departmentpodcast.caEmail: [email protected]
    22 min
  • Stories Edition - Part 1
    This episode is different. We're experimenting with stories. For the next few episodes we'll be narrating some of our, and your, favourite stories. For kids of all ages, these tales are intended to entertain, inspire and relax. Sit back & enjoy. If you have a story you'd like us to read, let us know.  [0:43] Intro From: In A Dark, Dark Room and Other Scary Stories by Alvin Schwartz[4:58] "In a Dark, Dark Room" [6:50] "The Green Ribbon" [8:15] "The Teeth"  [9:22] The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle From: Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls by Elena Favilli & Francesca Cavallo[11:21] "Eva Lovelace" [13:20] "Grace O'Malley " And hey, thanks for listening! - Billy & Phil ---------Twitter: @DepartmentPodWebsite: www.departmentpodcast.caEmail: [email protected]
    16 min

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The Department is a teaching and learning podcast that focuses on what happens inside and outside the classroom.