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Summer 2020 Ibn Battuta Arabic Scholarship

Students from around the world say that summer is the perfect time to study abroad. Rather than working a summer job, why not travel to a...

20th Century Arabic Poetry for a Modern Audience

In the year 2019, it's rare to find a poetry recitation - especially with poetry by 20th century Palestinian poets! But Qalam student...

Arabic Language Cafe: Celebrations and Feasts in the Past and the Present

Arabic Language Cafe Thursday, August 15, 2019 Celebrations and Feasts in the Past and the Present Why have some old customs and...

Arabic Language Cafe: Cultural Celebrations

Arabic Language Cafe Thursday, August 8, 2019 Cultural Celebrations Cultural events are a way to educate the public on issues of...

A Student's Perspective: The Most Amazing Adventure Yet

Morocco has been the experience I’ve been wanting for as long as I can remember- being in the place I’ve read about, smelling the markets...

Arabic Language Cafe: Citizenship and Youth

Arabic Language Cafe Thursday, August 1, 2019 Values of citizenship and youth Citizenship can be defined by many characteristics,...

International Connections: Portugal and China (ثقافة وطن عبر أطباقه)

Members of Qalam wa Lawh's Cooking Club (نادي الطبخ) are currently working on a long-term project called ثقافة وطن عبر أطباقه , or...

Arabic Language Cafe: Cultural heritage as the embodiment societal identity

Arabic Language Cafe Thursday, July 25, 2019 Cultural heritage as the embodiment societal identity The preservation of heritage is an...

Arabic Language Cafe: Youth and the Future Industry

Arabic Language Café Thursday, 18 July 2019 Youth and the future industry Young people in all societies worldwide are often more caring...

Arabic Language Cafe: The Role of Associations Co-operative in Societal Development

Arabic Language Cafe Thursday, July 11, 2019 The Role of Associations Co-operative in Societal Development Co-operatives provide citizens...