1- Listen to the audio track “Audio Postcard” under Week 1 – What is the Middle East? Respond to the following:
Which sound, do you think, is a soundmark of the Middle East?
Where could this recording have been made? Suggest a country (or city) if possible.
What is special about the social/human geography of this place? Consider religion and related soundmarks as well
Write at least 100 words for your original post; aim for original and well-written points!
(I COULD NOT ATTACH IT SO I WILL DO IT IN THE CHAT OR I WILL CONTACT SUPPORT)
2-After watching at least the first 50 minutes of the Muezzin video, respond to the following three questions:
What insight did you gain from watching Muezzin?
Who was the most interesting character in your opinion?
Why was Halit not selected for the final round of the competition?
ELABORATE. Write at least 100 words for your original post. Aim for a concise and thoughtful post! Proofread!
3-Listen to the two songs and read this article (Links to an external site.) ; then, comment on the assigned discussion topic
Discussion topic: What “musical innovations” does the cover introduce? Do you think that Shefita’s version is a successful cover? Why?
