CafeCinema 8: Gozaresh (Abbas Kiarostami)
Wed 28 Jan 2009, 19:27, by Morad Sadeghi, at Visual Arts:1395 Rene Levesque West, Montreal (Map)
CafeCinema Sessions are in EnglishEnterence: 5$ (this will be for 2 sessions. If you have participated the previous session, you can just show your last ticket(we have the names)).... more >>
CafeLitt 107: Mirrors in the Brain II
Wed 28 Jan 2009, 19:08, by Shahin Zanganhpour, at Thomson House: 3650 Rue McTavish Montreal (Map)
Recent findings are rapidly expanding our understanding of a new class of brain cells -- mirror neurons. Some scientists speculate that a mirror system in people's brains forms the basis for social behavior, for our ability to imitate, acquire language, and show empathy and understanding. It also may have played a role in the evolution of speech. Shahin will present an overview of the functional properties of the mirror system as well as a very brief historical look at the discovery of this marvellous system. After discussing the role of mirror neurons in understanding action and imitation, he will end... more >>
CafeLitt 106: Mirrors in the Brain - How Our Minds Share Actions and Emotions
Mon 26 Jan 2009, 19:07, by Shahin Zanganhpour, at Thomson House: 3650 Rue McTavish Montreal (Map)
Recent findings are rapidly expanding our understanding of a new class of brain cells -- mirror neurons. Some scientists speculate that a mirror system in people's brains forms the basis for social behavior, for our ability to imitate, acquire language, and show empathy and understanding. It also may have played a role in the evolution of speech. Shahin will present an overview of the functional properties of the mirror system as well as a very brief historical look at the discovery of this marvelous system. After discussing the role of mirror neurons in understanding action and imitation, he will end... more >>
CafeLitt 105: The Need for Persian Scientific Language
Wed 21 Jan 2009, 19:07, by Yusef Amiri, at Thomson House: 3650 Rue McTavish Montreal (Map)
The outline of the talks is includes:- a quick review of the history of Persian language from the ancient time to present (10-15 minutes)- formation of European scientific languages and terminology- Persian Academies (Farhangestan-ha)- the characteristics of scientific language and terminology- our choices and why choosing Persian?- capabilities of Persian in handling scientific needs- the obstacles for improving Persian- examples of successful works... more >>
CafeLitt 104:French Revolution II
Fri 9 Jan 2009, 19:06, by , at Thomson House: 3650 Rue McTavish Montreal (Map)
Subject: French Revolution IIDate: 15 th. Jan 2009 19:00Presented by: Shahdad Heydari Place: Basement of Thomson House (Dining room),3650 McTavish St., Montreal, QC, H3A 1Y2Metro: Peel (sortie Metcalfe) or McGill sortie UniversityBus 144 (Map) (Schedule)The french revolution destroyed age-old cultural, institutional, and social structures in France and beyond.It tried to recreate everything in a human society. It has shaped the very foundation of Europe.The goal in this introductory presentation is to show why the Ancien régime became ancient as well as examining cases in which achievement failed to match ambition and how we are still living with its legacy and... more >>
CafeLitt 103: "French Revolution I"
Tue 6 Jan 2009, 01:27, by , at Thomson House: 3650 Rue McTavish Montreal (Map)
Subject: French Revolution IDate: 8th. Jan 2009 19:00Presented by: Shahdad Heydari Place: Basement of Thomson House,3650 McTavish St., Montreal, QC, H3A 1Y2Metro: Peel (sortie Metcalfe) or Bus 144 (Map) (Schedule)We will start this year with a presentation on French revolution by Shahdad Heydari. The french revolution destroyed age-old cultural, institutional, and social structures in France and beyond.It tried to recreate everything in a human society. It has shaped the very foundation of Europe.The goal in this introductory presentation is to show why the Ancien régime became ancient as well as examining cases in which achievement failed to match ambition and... more >>
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