We organized a full-day symposium (October 26, 2024) with the mm:museum as part of their exhibition "The limits of my language are the limits of my world" at Northwestern Qatar this year. Three panel discussions took place which we are bringing you in three episodes on their podcast. This is the second of the three where our experts delve into the nuances of ... Show More
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Narcy | Keeping It Real: Deepfakes, Power & the Internet
<p>This conversation is an essential guide for anyone navigating the dualities of Arab identity, artistic integrity, and the unpredictable forces of the viral age. Multidisciplinary artist and professor Narcy (Yassin Alsalman) dives deep into the complex relationship between art, ... Show More
1h 6m
Nov 6
Memes in Morocco: Darija, Rap & Digital Activism | Dr Cristina Moreno Almeida
<p>We explore why certain cultural productions thrive exclusively online, the debate around meme humor versus emotional resonance, and how memes can serve as a form of social critique. Dr. Cristina Moreno Almeida, from Queen Mary University of London, joins us and discusses her r ... Show More
53m 39s
Mar 2025
The Merge: Episode 04 | Fadi Zaraket | Arabic LLMs, Surveillance, Tech Politics, Future of Eng & AI
Dr. Fadi Zaraket discusses Arabic Large Language Models (LLMs), he highlights their importance in ensuring technology aligns with the Arabic language and culture. For him, the development of Arabic LLMs is essential in bridging the gap between global advancements and regional ide ... Show More
47m 19s
Aug 1
Building Sustainable Arabic Language Programs: Insights from Educators
The first episode of Season Two of QFI’s podcast, All Things Arabic, explores what it takes to build and sustain successful Arabic language programs. Hosted by Caroline Sibley, Teaching Assistant Professor of Arabic in North Carolina, this episode features two expert educators: J ... Show More
1h 2m
Dec 2024
Teaching Arabic in a Changing World: Perspectives from Educators
Join us for a special episode of QFI’s podcast All Things Arabic podcast in celebration of World Arabic Language Day, premiering December 18, 2024! Titled Teaching Arabic in a Changing World: Perspectives from Educators, this episode is hosted by Caroline Sibley, Teaching Assista ... Show More
1h 16m
Jun 2024
Why Learn Arabic? A Chicago Parent’s Perspective
So far in All Things Arabic, we’ve heard from teachers, students, administrators, and researchers about Arabic language education. But what do parents of Arabic learners have to say about the language? In the latest episode, hear from Kelly, the parent of an Arabic learner at a s ... Show More
15m 50s
Sep 2023
Learn Arabic: Giving Compliments 2
This episode exposes you to phrases, repeated in English and Arabic, to improve your Arabic vocabulary and help you to express yourself in Arabic.
These episodes are meant to accompany and accelerate your existing Arabic language studies, whether you're using an app like DuoLingo ... Show More
4m 28s
Dec 2023
Observing World Arabic Language Day on December 18, Why is Arabic So Unique? (18.12.2023)
Abdul Karim and Rania speak to Dr. Bilal Al-Omar, Senior Lecturer of Arabic at The Africa Institute in Sharjah, about the significance of the Arabic language.
Dr. Bilal also talks about what the institute offers in terms of programs for teaching and learning Arabic.
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15m 2s