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…- cation programs and conferences. Dworkin, who was a 2005 MacArthur Fellow and a former member of the Obama National Arts Policy Committee, started Sphinx as a gradu- ate student at the University after…

… vulnerability and reciprocity, that really changed Fischer's attitude. In regards to vulnerability, Fischer explained: "What we eventually found was, the last thing the Arab community wantedto hear was, 'I'm from…

… establishing a relationship with the massive Arab community in southeast Michigan, a community that been quietly ignored by UMS for more than 100 years. Unprecedented cooperation Ismael Ahmed, head of the Arab…

… that he and his community put on, which Fischer was happyto do. For his part, Fischer wanted to learn as much as possible about the Arab world. As a result, Ahmed put together a couple of what he called…

… "immersion days," and, true to his word, Fischer piled all of UMS - board members and staff alike - onto buses and down to ACCESS. There, Ahmed taught about Arabic music, culture and geography, while also…

… leadingtrips to the mosque and to meals at a variety of Arabic restaurants. Finally, after this was done, Ahmed and Fisch- er decided that what they needed to do together was something they couldn't do alone and…

… shared heritage community really paid any attention to her. As ie a model for which UMS Fischer began to develop a rela- continue to work with simi- tionship with Byrd, he took a trip mmunities. The Arab…

… Music to her house, where he discovered Festival followed, and with that she was involved in about 30 ubsequent outreach attempt additional organizations, all of 4S, the Arab community was whichshe…

… that I nd more popular, the menu wholly recommend to each and sed by flipping through every University student. At no pages on the restaurant's other place inAnn Arbor can you d tablets. And besides the…

…4A - Thursday, February 7, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com 4A - Thursday, February 7, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandailycom Edited and managed by students at the University of…

…'s immigration policy but has made no tangible commitments to specific issues like tuition equality. Currently, undocumented students who live in Michigan but lack nec- essary paperwork don't qualify for in…

… and drive slowly." "African Americans are lazy or criminals." "Hispanics are here illegally. They're all border jumpers. Or they facilitate the drug trade." "Arabs and Muslims are terror- ists." And…

…, Derek Wolfe ALAINA WYGANT A'xe the Axe j ~The Working Ethic: Should out-of-state students really ,t be paying more than in-state students? SOU If Charlene Lerner discusses the ins and outs of tuition. Go…

… ourselves to. We might end up having fewer headaches all around. Alaina Wygant is an LSA sophomore. 0 When I mention to people that I am Pakistani, I'm often asked, "Oh, do you speak Arabic?" Other times I…

…'m told "Oh yeah, soccer must be huge there." But I don't speak Arabic - I speak English and Urdu. I won't lie though, I love football, or soc- cer, depending on where you are in the world, but it's not…

…, serves as a testament to how important cricket is in Pakistan. But that it's assumed that I speak Arabic and watch soccer is a result of grouping Pakistan with Arab Mus- lim states and considering Pakistan…

… the things Ihear never fail to induce an eye roll or two. The post-9/11composition of students in Arabic courses at American universities is, for the most part, characterized by white people who either…

…4A - Thursday, November 7, 2013 The Michigan Daily - michigandaily.com }t$ Miidiganial An expanded definition of 'terrorism' Edited and managed by students at the University of Michigan since…

…, Derek Wolfe For the last five semesters, the first ques- tion each of my Arabic professors has asked is: "Why are you taking this class?" At this point, I've heard just about every possible answer, and…

… want to work for the Department of State or the Federal Bureau of Investigation, aid Middle Eastern women in their struggle against their aggressive male counterparts, or mediate between the Arabs and…

… Israelis - as if there's a shortage of Arabic speakers in the Arab world. Apparently, a clarion call has sounded and help wanted ads are plastered about. These ambitions are troubling to say the least…

… to U.S. interests abroad. This law frames language as a tool for economic and military advancement, thus com- modifying it. In the last few decades, the number of Ara- bic students has increased under…

… the auspice of programs, such as the Critical Language Schol- arship Program, among other things. These programs provide students with an exemplary language and cultural immersion opportu- nity, and…

… of a linguistic market has existed for quite some time. Language, and multilingualism specifically, is an essential resource - especially in the age of globaliza- tion - but in the case of Arabic, for…

… with such regrettable intentions. Arabic is a lin- guist's delight, and to use it to further imperial- ist interests and validate privilege rather than for academic, communication or trade purpos- es is…

… globalization will be added. A new prerequisite course is the nexus of these curriculum chang- es. This two-semester course is designed to cultivate student media literacy and give students the tools needed to…

… analyze and deconstruct the media. Students will learn about how social scientists and NOMINATION From Page 1A Laurel Ruza, the chair of youMICH, said she often works with Osborn through the Student…

… part of the curricu- lum in order for it to have real-life applications. "We were looking at ... how we could make this curriculum best for 21st century students who are interested in a range of careers…

…," Ankerson said. "We wanted to be able to provide the critical think- ing skills and the background that would help (students) succeed in today's culture." JoAnn Peraino, the LSA cur- riculum and enrollment…

… in Egypt after a Tunisian oppo- sition leader critical of the Islamist-led government there was assassinated on Wednes- day. Tunisia was the first Arab country to witness a mass uprising and Egyptians…