Al-Qasimi Complex Hosts Annual Forum on Arabic Language, Thought, and Culture
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The Al-Qasimi Complex for Arabic Language and Literature held its second annual "Arabic Language, Thought, and Culture" forum, gathering academics and students from Israel and abroad. The event featured lectures and workshops on various Arabic studies topics, including a session where students presented research papers for potential publication. Participants underscored the importance of fostering the Arab community's intellectual voice and knowledge production.
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- Al-Qasimi Complex held its second annual forum on Arabic Language, Thought, and Culture.
- The event included academics from Israeli and international universities, plus 40 graduate students.
- Discussions covered translation, philosophy, literature, and language's connection to culture and politics.
- Researchers from Columbia University and Freie Universität Berlin were among the speakers.
- Student research papers will be reviewed for publication in "Muqaraba" journal.
- Participants stressed the need for the Arab community to produce its own intellectual narrative.
The Al-Qasimi Complex for Arabic Language and Literature recently held its second annual intellectual forum, titled "Arabic Language, Thought, and Culture." The event brought together prominent researchers, thinkers, and academics from Israeli universities and international institutions, alongside 40 master's and doctoral students from across the country. A large audience of interested individuals also attended.
The program featured workshops and lectures covering diverse topics such as translation, Sufism, philosophy, Islamic civilization, ancient and modern literature, children's literature, and the interplay of language with culture, politics, and history. It also included discussions on comparative literature research methodologies, scientific publishing, and the launch of several research and intellectual books.
The forum was overseen and managed by Dr. Aida Fahmawi Tad, head of the Al-Qasimi Complex. Notable participants included Professor Wael Hallaq from Columbia University, Dr. Loay Tad from Freie Universität Berlin, Professor Amal Ikaik from Williams College, and Professor Linda Astaniouli from Pennsylvania State University, in addition to academics from Israeli universities like Haifa, Ben-Gurion, and the Hebrew University.
Research papers presented by participating students are slated for review and potential publication in the "Muqaraba" journal and by the Al-Qasimi Complex, aiming to encourage scientific output and enhance research in Arabic studies. Participants emphasized the initiative's importance, stressing the need for the Arab community to develop its own intellectual narrative and voice, transitioning from knowledge consumers to producers.
During a session for awarding grants and certificates, Dr. Loay Tad expressed gratitude for the opportunity, and Professor Yassin Kattani described the event as "intellectual in every sense of the word." Attendees highlighted the forum's role in broadening their research horizons, fostering critical dialogue skills, and enriching their intellectual experiences. The event also provided a platform for dialogue among Arab students on critical social, political, ethical, and linguistic issues, reinforcing the role of science and knowledge as a source of community strength.
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