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Things got hyped up when “Alien” first popped up into the scene in 1979. English Literature Society of Shahid Beheshti University is back with a discussion of Ridley Scott's sci/fi classic. In the first episode of our new movie-oriented series of podcasts named 'Spoiler Alert!', we are joined by Ahad Taqizadeh, to bring you a nuanced analysis of Xenomorph (The other), Ash (Artificial Intelligence), Nostromo (The vessel), and Ripley (The self); focusing on the array of intricate and profound relations they exhibit in this first installment. Nothing on earth would ever be the same again... Click the link below to listen to this episode: https://castbox.fm/episode/ELS---Spoiler-Alert---Episode-1%3A-Alien-id3481277-id778388461 ... ▪️Special Guest: Ahad Taqizadeh (Adjunct Faculty, SBU) ▪️Host: Javid Delghandi ▪️Editor & Designer: Farid Zakeri ▪️Content Supervisor: Kimiya Alidadi with Excerpts & Music from: ▫️Rosemary's Baby (1968) ▫️Alien (1979) ▫️Aliens (1986)

Threshold Update: Translation Section The poem for the Translation section has been updated for the upcoming issue (18.1). 📢 New Deadline: 30th of Bahman (Only for the Translation Section) You can find the poem via the QR code or the link. https://drive.google.com/drive/mobile/folders/1SO_cH7TGz-gbbEK_oZZ4UnXPHD72lPKX?usp=drive_link 📩 Submit your translations to sbuthreshold@gmail.com

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« I wanted the ideal animal to hunt… » ELS Radio proudly presents the seminal thought-provoking story from Richard Connell, “The Most Dangerous Game”. Here at the English Literature Society of Shahid Beheshti University, we believe in the power of storytelling, and today we have for you an original prototype of such recent renditions as “Squid Game” & “Battle Royale”. With the added chilliness of 'going it alone'! Now, we know how lucky Robinson Crusoe was, that there were no such creatures as General Zaroff on his island! ▪️Script & Content Supervisor: Kimiya Alidadi ▪️Hosts: Mobina Mohammadnia, Hadis Valivand ▪️Editor & Designer: Farid Zakeri Click the link below to listen to this episode: https://castbox.fm/vi/771860808 ... What would you do in Rainsford's situation? 1) Try to outsmart Zaroff 2) Make a run for it Excerpts from: ▫️2007 film by David Fincher, “Zodiac” ▫️1943 CBS Radio “Suspense” episode, starring Orson Welles

« I wanted the ideal animal to hunt… » ELS Radio proudly presents the seminal thought-provoking story from Richard Connell, “The Hounds of Zaroff”. Here at the English Literature Society of Shahid Beheshti University, we believe in the power of storytelling, and today we have for you an original prototype of such recent renditions as “Squid Game” & “Battle Royale”. With the added chilliness of 'going it alone'! Now, we know how lucky Robinson Crusoe was, that there were no such creatures as General Zaroff on his island! ▪️Script & Content Supervisor: Kimiya Alidadi ▪️Hosts: Mobina Mohammadnia, Hadis Valivand ▪️Editor & Designer: Farid Zakeri Click the link below to listen to this episode: https://castbox.fm/vi/771860808 ... What would you do in Rainsford's situation? 1) Try to outsmart Zaroff 2) Make a run for it Excerpts from: ▫️2007 film by David Fincher, “Zodiac” ▫️1943 CBS Radio “Suspense” episode, starring Orson Welles

📝 Call for Submissions! 🎬 Threshold invites writers, critics, linguists, cinephiles, literature enthusiasts, and students to share their creative works, critical analyses, applied linguistics research, translations, book reviews, and film critiques for Volume 18, Number 1. 📚✍️ 📌 We welcome submissions in the following categories: • Poetry • Short stories • Sections of novels and plays • Essays on relevant topics 🗓️ Deadline: February 8th (Bahman 20th) 📩 Send your contributions to sbuthreshold@gmail.com and join our vibrant academic community!

ELS Radio is excited to return with an in-depth discussion of Shirley Jackson’s iconic short story, “The Lottery”. Hosted, created, and edited by English literature students of Shahid Beheshti University, this episode offers an insightful summary of the story while highlighting its powerful social critique and lasting impact. Whether you’re a literature enthusiast, a student, or simply intrigued by this unsettling classic, join us for a thought-provoking conversation on tradition, conformity, and the darker sides of human nature. Hosts: 1) Hadis Valivand 2) Mobina Mohammadnia Audio Editor: Farid Zakeri Script: Mobina Mohammadnia Content Editor: Kimiya Alidadi Poster Designer: Farid Zakeri Click the link below to listen to this episode! https://castbox.fm/episode/ELS-Radio-39.-The-Lottery-id3481277-id762673896

لینک وبینار ضبط شده ی: «درون، از، میان، خارج از، با: فضای هتروتوپیک به‌مثابه امر غریب در نمایش‌نامه‌های ساموئل بکت» https://vr.aradihe.ir/playback/presentation/2.3/5ba2a358a9adddf84ba107a88e3d0d9e8a458fdc-1733990416904

Today, Threshold team hosted an introductory session for new students to familiarize them with the journal. The session aimed to provide an overview of Threshold’s various sections and highlight opportunities for student collaboration as editors. Attendees were given a detailed explanation of the different sections, including creative writing, literary studies, cinema studies, TEFL, etc. Students were encouraged to explore their interests and were guided on how they could contribute to the journal’s growth. A highlight of the session was the awards ceremony, where selected short story writers were recognized for their outstanding contributions. These works were products of the previous term’s creative writing challenge and had been published in the journal. —— Stay connected with us for updates and future opportunities! Telegram: https://t.me/threshold_SBU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thresholdjournal/profilecard/?igsh=MWV3YjlwdG9xbHpyNg==

Join Us for the Threshold Journal Introductory Session! 📅 Date: Dec 3rd, 2024 (Azar 13th, 1403) ⏰ Time: 12:00-12:45 📍 Place: Amir Kabir Hall Learn the submission guidelines and explore the opportunities to collaborate or join as an editor in exciting sections like Creative Writing, Cinema Studies, and more! ✨ Highlights include honoring the top short stories from the Creative Writing Challenge, featured in the journal’s latest issue! Don’t miss this chance to learn, collaborate, and publish. See you there!

Call for Papers! Join us for "the First Bilingual (English & Persian) Postgraduate Conference on Post-ist Studies in Literature at Shahid Beheshti University. Date: March 2, 2025 (Esfand 12, 1403) Venue: Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University Keynote Speakers: - Dr. Shahriyar Mansouri - Dr. Bahareh Bahmanpour Themes: 1. Structuralism to Post-structuralism 2. Modernism to Postmodernism 3. Colonialism to Postcolonialism 4. Humanism to Post-humanism 5. Positivism to Post-positivism 6. Apocalyptic to Post-apocalyptic Studies Important Dates: - Abstract Submission Start: November 18, 2024 (Aban 28, 1403) - Deadline: January 29, 2025 (Bahman 10, 1403) - Acceptance Notification: February 3, 2025 (Bahman 15, 1403) For registration guidelines, scan the QR code or visit this link: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1Ulestecz_u3t8zkygWs2rF6VnbWgKNCC/mobilebasic?pli=1 📧 Submit abstracts to: elsconf@sbu.ac.ir فراخوان ارسال مقاله به «نخستین همایش دوزبانه (انگلیسی و فارسی) ویژه‌ی دانشجویان تحصیلات تکمیلی در مطالعات پسانگر در ادبیات» بپیوندید. تاریخ برگزاری: ۱۲ اسفند ۱۴۰۳ (۲ مارس ۲۰۲۵) مکان: دانشکده ادبیات و علوم انسانی، دانشگاه شهید بهشتی سخن‌ران‌های ویژه: -دکتر شهریار منصوری -دکتر بهاره بهمن‌پور محورهای همایش: ۱. ساختارگرایی تا پساساختارگرایی ۲. مدرنیسم تا پسامدرنیسم ۳. استعمارگرایی تا پسااستعمارگرایی ۴. انسان‌گرایی تا پساانسان‌گرایی ۵. اثبات‌گرایی تا پسااثبات‌گرایی ۶. مطالعات آخرالزمانی تا پساآخرالزمانی تاریخ‌های مهم: - شروع ارسال چکیده‌ها: ۲۸ آبان ۱۴۰۳ (۱۸ نوامبر ۲۰۲۴) - مهلت ارسال: ۱۰ بهمن ۱۴۰۳ (۲۹ ژانویه ۲۰۲۵) - اعلام پذیرش: ۱۵ بهمن ۱۴۰۳ (۳ فوریه ۲۰۲۵) برای ثبت ‌نام، کد QR را اسکن یا روی این لینک کلیک کنید: https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1Ulestecz_u3t8zkygWs2rF6VnbWgKNCC/mobilebasic?pli=1 ارسال چکیده‌ها به: elsconf@sbu.ac.ir