Arabic at GSU: November 2012

Friday, November 30, 2012

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

Days of Glory

Write a 50 + words about the movie "Days of Glory"

Sunday, November 18, 2012

International Festival 11/17/12

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Reel Bad Arabs - How Hollywood Vilifies a People

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Documentary: "Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Velifies a People" Wed. Nov. 14th @ 6:00 pm, Russell Union, Room 2041

Monday, November 12, 2012

ARAB 1001, 1002, and 2001 assignment: Lebanon

Watch the videos about Lebanon and write a 50+ words comment

Sunday, November 11, 2012

Arabic Club Second General Body Meeting 11/05/12

Friday, November 9, 2012

Arab Capital of America: Dearborn, Michigan

Monday, November 5, 2012

Sunday, November 4, 2012

UAE named No. 1 global super brand

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2012-10-30

The United Arab Emirates has topped a list of 15 nations set to make the biggest impact on the global economic, political and cultural scene in years to come, according to a global brand and design consultancy.

The Country Brand Index list, published by FutureBrand consultancy last week, recognized the UAE as having the most “super brand” potential, noting its “abundance of natural resources and in exercising excellent government foresight around policy and investment” as one of the strongest indicators.

Among other Gulf countries in the “Future Fifteen” list, Qatar came in at number four behind UAE, Chile and Malaysia. The full list of the 2012-13 index can be seen below.

It ranks countries around the world based on “global perceptions today,” according to Emirates 24/7 news website, considering their cultures, industries, economic vitality and public policy initiatives and others.

“Drawing insights from a collective of 3,600 opinion-formers and frequent international travellers from 18 countries, FutureBrand determined how key audiences -- residents, investors, tourists and foreign governments -- see the world’s country brands, from awareness through to advocacy,” the website added.

“The Future Fifteen recognizes the United Arab Emirates as the forerunner among tomorrow’s leading country brands,” FutureBrand said in a statement, while also noting the UAE’s impending obstacles included the tremendous challenge of fair wealth distribution.

The “Future Fifteen” 2012-13 full list:

1. United Arab Emirates
2. Chile
3. Malaysia
4. Qatar
5. Estonia
6. China
7. Iceland
8. Mexico
9. Brazil
10. Turkey
11. Thailand
12. Colombia
13. India
14. Kazakhstan
15. Vietnam

Courtesy: FutureBrand

Friday, November 2, 2012

Captain Abu Raed part 1

Captain Abu Raed part 2

Captain Abu Raed part 3

Captain Abu Raed part 4

Captain Abu Raed part 5

Captain Abu Raed part 6

Captain Abu Raed part 7

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Arabic Movie Night: 10/28/12

The objective of the Arabic Club is to help students create an environment that will foster the development and growth of Arabic at GSU. The Arabic Club sponsors programs and events that positively contribute to the development of learning Arabic on campus. This include lectures, panel discussions, and social events. The Arabic Club acts as a resource to the whole campus community and represents the Arabic culture in the best possible manner.

To join the Arabic Club, please contact Jeremy Busbee at: jb12688@georgiasouthern.edu

Cairo: The City Victorious

In a country that has been ruled by the same man for the past three decades, it can be easy to forget that February's uprising is not Egypt's first revolution. In the book Cairo: The City Victorious, Max Rodenbeck ushers us through Cairo's complex and layered history, delicately moving through ancient and medieval times, then Cairo's colonization, nationalization and, finally, its modern-day state. Part personal commentary, Rodenbeck's book weaves in his experiences of growing up and living in Cairo, providing for the reader the smells and sights of this moving, breathing capital. Fittingly, the final chapter of the book is called 'The Voice of Cairo,' and although written over a decade ago, it gives us the perspective we need to understand the voices that have emerged from today's victorious city..

Arab personality of the week: Nawal Al Moutawakel 1962-

Born in Casablanca, Morocco, Nawal is an athlete and Olympic Gold medalist. In 1984, she won the gold medal in the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, and, in doing so, became the first Arab women, African woman, Muslim woman, Moroccan woman, and Cyclone woman to win Olympic gold. Her Olympic victory made her an immediate national hero in Morocco. In 1989, she was appointed inspector at the Ministry of Sport and Youth and then became the national sprint and hurdle coach for both men and women. In 1997 she became secretary of state for sport and youth. From 1998 to 2003 she was executive director of the Foundation for Education and Environment in Casablanca, and she was director of the Sahara Sports Academy in India, as well as president and founding member of the Moroccan Association of Sport and Development.  
Throughout her professional career, Nawal has used her popularity and influence to continue breaking down barriers for women. She has been an agent of change in the male-dominated Moroccan society, helping and inspiring other women to assert themselves through sport. She organized the first-ever Moroccan women’s 10K race through the streets of Casablanca, an event that now attracts more than 20,000 participants. She has led significant change for women in sport on the international level.
She is a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Coordination Commission for the London 2012 Olympic Games, and was president of the IOC Evaluation Commission for those same games, the first woman to serve in each of those capacities. She has also been a leader in AIDS education and tsunami relief efforts.  In 2007, Nawal was named the Minister of Sports in Morocco.

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