The Arabic Club

The purpose of this organization is to give students the opportunity to meet and discuss Arab culture, it's not a political club. The culture of the Middle East is one of the most hotly debated topics in America today, yet few people know much about the countries in which the US has taken such a violent interest. Georgette Hachem, the Vice President of the clus says that her interst in the club was sparked because "I wanted to make it clear that Arabs aren't a bunch of terrorists."

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Belly Dancing Videos

Arabic Club Photos

Club prepares dinner

Club sits for picture

Club outside

Club with two members

Club photo

At Fam's house

About The Professor

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The Program is headed by Professor George Fam, who has taught Arabic for the last 25 years. His office is located in the Bell Building, Room 200. Or he can be reached via phone at (843) 953-8216 or via fax at (843) 953-7642. He can also be emailed at famg@cofc.edu.

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About the Arabic Language

The Arabic language is the key to understanding a group of 22 nations and over 200 million native Arabic speakers. There are also over a billion Muslims who use Arabic as their liturgical language. The most important goals of this department have been to produce highly proficient Arabic linguists, raise American consciousness about the Arab world and Islam, and create a more profound understanding of Arab culture and literature. There is a critical shortage of Americans who can communicate competently at high levels of professional proficiency with the people of the Arab world. This shortage exists at all levels of government, in business and in research institutions.

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