How Has the Arabic Language Spread & How Did It Influence Other Languages? [Student Presentation]

Student Presenter: Kevin Armstrong, Delbarton School

Date: July 29, 2023

Kevin takes a deep dive into the Arabic language, how it spread and its influence on other languages. He talks about words in other languages that are derived from Arabic, as well as what the use of these words says about Arabic and Islam.

Kevin Armstrong is a Junior at Delbarton School, in New Jersey. He is one of the 6 Incredible students who participated in afikra Global Connect 5th 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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