Feature: Is Al Quaraouiyine the World's First University?
Presenter: May Wazzan
Delivered: Beirut on February 4, 2017
In this afikra feature, May Wazzan explores Al Quaraouiyine University, its history and legacy. She also proposes an investigation into the concept of universities, as well as a look into higher education within the context of the Arab World.
Sources & Future References
The Rise of Colleges: Institutions of Learning in Islam and the West - George Makdisi
An Insight Into Islamic Pedagogy at the University of Al‐Qarawiyyin | Emerald Insight
Fatima al-Fihri: Founder of the World’s Very First University
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About Afikra Community Presentations
Delivered and prepared by afikra Community members, the presentation’s goal is to showcase the presenter’s curiosity and research, and share some knowledge on a topic related to the Arab world’s histories and cultures. The presentation is the culmination of the afikra coaching process to help identify a topic, find research, and develop the presentation. afikra presentations come in two forms, a long question-driven afikra Feature, and a short afikra FWD with the purpose of sharing something interesting.
