American Forum: The Media and Islam
Live event: Mon., Apr. 14, 2008 at 8 p.m.; Broadcast: Tue., Apr. 15, 2008 at 9 p.m.
In Western media today, the term "Islam" or "Muslim" often is linked inextricably with the word "terrorist." Since the terrorist attacks in the U.S. on September 11, 2001 and the Iraq war, media coverage and commentary in the U.S. often has focused on Islamic political fundamentalism rather than on reporting on the Muslim faith or Muslims around the world.
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At the same time, Al-Jazeera and other news outlets say that they are providing a broader picture of the Arab Muslim world, while their critics say they're producing anti-American news. In this American Forum, we'll examine media coverage of Islam, in the U.S. and abroad, and the impact of media of coverage of Islam on politics and policy.
American University School of Communication
Presents An American Forum
The Media and Islam
Monday, April 14, 8:00-9:00 p.m.
Ward 1
Ward Circle Building
American University
Moderator
Jane Hall
Panelists
Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies, American University
Peter Bergen, Journalist and Terrorism Analyst
Liz Cheney, Former Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs
Abderrahim Foukara, Bureau Chief/Managing Editor for Al Jazzera
This program will be broadcast on WAMU 88.5 on Tue., Apr. 15 at 9 p.m.
