"Why Palestine? Because it is a just cause, a noble ideal, a moral quest for equality and human rights." Edward Said

 
2011

EDWARD SAID MEMORIAL LECTURE
 
PROF. NOAM CHOMSKY  

Saturday 5th November, 2011

The ESML is AFOPA's showpiece event. This year's guest speaker, Noam Chomsky, is a world renowned linguist, philosopher, and human rights activist.

The Edward Said Memorial Lecutre organisers, the University of Adelaide and the Australian Friends of Palestine Association (AFOPA), celebrate Chomsky's recognition as a recipient of the 2011 Sydney Peace Prize.

AFOPA is also honoured to present this unique event to our supporters, and hoped you enjoyed a spectacular evening with Prof. Chomsky.

Edward Said Memorial Lecture - A History 

Edward Wadie Said was a Palestinian-American literary theorist and one of the most articulate and visible advocates of the Palestinian cause. He taught English and Comparative Literature at Columbia University. Before his death in 2003, Professor Said was seen as one of the leading literary critics of the 20th century, and described by many as an 'Intellectual Superstar' in the United States. 

If you have any questions in relation to the event please email secretary@afopa.com.au.

The press release can be downloaded here.

Noam Chomsky talks at the 7th Edward Said Memorial Lecture in Adelaide from AustFriends of Palastine Associa on Vimeo. Length 1Hr 52Min

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