Why Can an Arabic Word Have so Many Different Meanings? [Student Presentation]
PRESENTER
Lama Diriyeh
ORIGINAL DATE
June 4, 2022
SCHOOL
American School of Palestine
Description
Inspired by her love for poetry, Lama explores the Arabic language's semantics and the diversity its words can hold.
Lama Diriyeh is a Junior at the American School of Ramallah, Palestine. She is one of the 11 Incredible students who participated in afikra Global Connect 1st Cohort.
About Global Connect
afikra Global Connect is a one-of-kind 8-week course designed for high school students interested in exploring the Arab World's histories and cultures and connecting with other stellar leading students worldwide. Global Connect is supported by the University of Chicago’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies & the University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Middle Eastern Studies.