Roundtables on Arabic Language Education in Italy

Date: Friday, September 13, 2024 - 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Aula seminari, IULM. Some sessions in lecture halls 143 and 145

How can we enhance Arabic language education in schools and make it successful? What support and resources are available from the Ministry of Education and Merit at central and regional level?

How can the language education sector, regional and local communities, and other stakeholders contribute to make Arabic successful in Italian schools?

IULM University, in collaboration with Qatar Foundation International, is pleased to announce the Roundtables on Arabic Language Education in Italy, an event that brings together academics, experts and institutional representatives to discuss the future of Arabic language teaching in Italy.

The goals of this initiative is:

• Promote linguistic and cultural diversity, recognizing the key role that Arabic plays in connecting local communities with the Arab world;
• Facilitate dialogue among experts to address challenges and seize opportunities related to teaching Arabic at the primary and secondary level;
• Fostering collaboration between universities, the Ministry of Education and local communities to strengthen students' educational pathways from primary and secondary schools to university programs in Arabic studies;
• Raise awareness about the importance of Arabic language learning, both in Italy and globally, for an increasingly interconnected society.

More than twenty experts, including academics, school leaders and officials from the Ministry of Education and Merit, have already confirmed their participation. This event gathers participants from north-central Italian regions

The Roundtables on Arabic Language Education provide a unique opportunity to explore the role of Arabic language teaching, promote intercultural dialogue, and foster more inclusive and accessible language education.

Download the programme here