Poet Zeina Hashem Beck: Not Choosing Between Arabic and English
The acclaimed Lebanese poet moves easily between modes and languages. She writes for the page but also performs, and she juxtaposes English and Arabic in ways that make both feel new.
Algeria’s Higher-Education Minister Encourages Switch From French to English
Minister Tayeb Bouzid says “French doesn’t get you anywhere,” and announces committee to develop Anglophone teaching in Algerian universities.
In Hiring, University of Jordan Turns Away Its Own Graduates
Why does a public university prefer to hire teaching staff from western universities?
Iraqi Universities Focus on Teaching English
Two new English-language teaching centers open in Iraq, to meet demand from Iraqi employers.
Arab Countries Last in Global Test of English Proficiency
In English skills, young people in the Arab world lag behind previous generations, and the region generally ranks poorly in English proficiency. The reasons why are complex.
English Courses a ‘Cash Cow’, Cairo University Students Say
Students who pay extra to study in English at Cairo University say they don’t get their money’s worth. Administrators say they are fixing the problem.
