Why Can an Arabic Word Have so Many Different Meanings? [Student Presentation]

Student Presenter: Lama Diriyeh, American School of Palestine

Date: June 4, 2022

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.

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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.

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