Assistant Teaching Professor of Arabic
Education
- Alexandria University, Egypt, MA, PhD
Courses Taught
- AB 101 Arabic I
- AB 102 Arabic II
- AB 103 Arabic III
- AB 104 Arabic IV (Service-Learning Optional)
- AB 201 Arabic Composition and Conversation
- TH 719 Introductory Arabic I
- TH 720 Introductory Arabic II
Publications
- "The Arabyola Portal: Integrating Trusted Arabic e-Resources into Curriculum," 131-138, in , ed. Mbaye Lo (Routledge, 2019).
- (With Co-Author Dr. David DiMeo) . The American University in Cairo Press; 1st ed., 2015.
- The Arabyola Portal. E-handbook, 成人抖阴, 2014.
- . Ph.D. Dissertation, Alexandria University, Egypt, 2003.
- . MA Dissertation, Alexandria University, Egypt, 1997
Areas of Specialization
- Advanced Arabic Curriculum
- Classical Arabic linguistics and modern linguistics theories
- Bilingualism
- Applied linguistics
- Anthropological Linguistics
- Teaching with Technology
Honors, Awards, and Grants
- Affiliate Faculty Teaching Award , Center for the Humanities, 成人抖阴, 2016-2017
- LCAS Associate Dean Grant for Faculty, 成人抖阴, Fall 2015
- Affiliate Faculty Grant from Center for Humanities 成人抖阴, Spring 2015
- Summer Research Grant from Center for Humanities, 成人抖阴, Spring 2014
- Enriching Classroom Teaching Grant from Center for Humanities Loyola University, Fall 2013
- School of Arts and Humanities Grant from University of Maryland College Park, Spring 2012
- Arabic Flagship Program Grant from University of Maryland College Park, Fall 2009
Presentations
- 鈥淵oung Egyptian Comic Books: A Key Portal to Teach Culture, Society, and Politics.鈥� NEMLA, Pittsburg, (April 2018).
- 鈥淎 day of discovery: exploring the Arab world鈥� Howard Community College, SASI program, (June 2017).
- 鈥淒etecting New Websites to Develop Arabic Culture Teaching: Country Profiles Discovery.鈥� NEMLA, Baltimore, USA (March 2017).
- 鈥淭he Arabyola Portal: Integrated Trusted e-Resources into Curriculum.鈥� Duke University Workshop (December 2015).
- 鈥淎rabic Fakebook: a unique review activity for intermediate-advanced level.鈥� Affiliate Faculty Workshop, Loyola University MD (November 2015).
- 鈥淚ntegrating selected web-resources and apps into the curriculum: Arabyola Portal.鈥� NEMLA, Toronto, Canada (April 2015).
- 鈥淧lanning for effective learning and assessment in Arabic language class." WIZIQ Webinar at American Council for International Education, TCLP Arabic Exchange Program (January 2014).
- 鈥淕uide to Arabic curriculum and material development.鈥� WIZIQ Webinar at American Council for International Education, TCLP Arabic Exchange Program (January 2014).
- 鈥淯sing Games to promote student鈥檚 motivation to learn ARABIC.鈥� Internationalizing the Arabic Language Conference, Cairo, Egypt (December 2013).
- 鈥淚 am speak Arabic, but I use English.鈥� ACTFL, Orlando, FL (November 2013).
- 鈥淧roject-Based learning in our Arabic classes.鈥� WIZIQ Webinar at American Council for International Education, TCLP Arabic Exchange Program (October 2013).
- 鈥� Developing Advanced Arabic curriculum,鈥� Panel at NEMLA, Boston, MA (March 2013).
- 鈥淎ctivities and assessment in Arabic k-12 classrooms,鈥� WIZIQ Webinar at American Council for International Education, TCLP Arabic Exchange Program (February 2013).
- 鈥� Navigating and using Arabic teaching online resources in K-12 classrooms.鈥�, WIZIQ Webinar at American Council for International Education, TCLP Arabic Exchange Program (January 2013).
- 鈥淩emembering Arabic 鈥nd just in case you forgot some Russian: free online learning tools for less Commonly Taught Language.鈥� (with Rachel McGuire, and Dr Kira Gore), 2nd Annual SLLC Undergraduate Research Forum, University of Maryland College Park (May 2010).
- 鈥淎rabic and Chinese Dialects: A Contrastive Study in Their Usage.鈥� (with Iman Tsz Yin Ng, and Dr. Phoenix Liu) 2nd Annual SLLC Undergraduate Research Forum, University of Maryland College Park (May 2010).
- "Learn Arabic via English" Poster Presentation, Innovation in Teaching and Learning Conference , University of Maryland College Park, (March 2008).
- 鈥淧laying with Arabic Alphabet鈥� Poster Presentation, Innovation in Teaching and Learning Conference, University of Maryland College Park (February 2007).
Service Activities, Memberships in Academic Societies
Service: College Activities (Representative Assignments)
- Founder and Coordinator of the Arabic Language Club (Arabyola), Fall 2013-Present
- Arabic Language Pedagogical Consultant, Fall 2013-Present
- LLC Interested Party and Consultant, Fall 2015-Present
Memberships in Academic Societies
- AATA (American Association of Teacher of Arabic)
- ACTFL (American Council of teaching of foreign languages)
- MESA (Middle East Studies Association)
- NEMLA ( Northeast Modern Language Association)