Arabic Cultural Events

The Arabic program works to provide intense support for cultural events that provide rich and inclusive learning environments. These situations advance the discernment of students in achieving comprehensive and all-encompassing perspective awareness of the world. Cultural events foster a welcoming campus character that validates all and supports leaning regarding the histories and perspectives of a variety of cultural and ethnic groups. Enhancing the cultural acceptance of all.

ARABIC FILM CLUB

The Arabic Film Club meets once a week to watch films from various Arab countries. The club
goals are to create a learning opportunity through entertainment, raise awareness of the different
cultures in the Arab world, encourage students to develop a different perception of the Arab
culture away from the stereotypes in mass media. Topics such as Arabness, Arab identity,
citizenship, class, gender bias, and sense of belonging are discussed through the films presented.
All the screened films are with English subtitles.

Contact person: Dr. Noha Ghali
Email: nghali@uncc.edu
Office: COED Room 430 D

ARABIC CONVERSATION CLUB

The Arabic Conversation Club meets once a week to offer students an opportunity to polish their Arabic speaking skills around topics such as food, colors, traditions, and festivals. Both heritage speakers and Arabic learners meet to get engaged in conversations that would help both groups to achieve high levels of fluency. Students enjoy the advantage of learning Arabic in a friendly environment of small class size and individualized attention.

Contact person: Mrs. Basma Botros
Email: bbotros@uncc.edu
Office: COED 422

IMAGES FROM CAMPUS EVENTS

Arabic Calligraphy Workshop – On October 6, Professor Muhammad Habib, an Assistant Teaching Professor at Georgetown University, led a workshop for more than 50 UNC Charlotte students and faculty.  Click on the images below to see the full version.