The University of Sciences and Arts in Lebanon (USAL) – Faculty of Education, through its Arabic Language Education and Children’s Literature Program, organized an interactive seminar entitled “The Message and Identity in the Face of Contemporary Challenges.” The seminar hosted novelist and academic Dr. Daoud Muhanna, with the participation of Program Coordinator Dr. Mohammad Taraf, Dr. Fatima Hassouna, and a number of students enrolled in the Arabic Communication Skills course. The seminar was moderated by Dr. Fatima Youssef.
The seminar explored the concept of a message and its role in expressing awareness and identity, as well as the challenges facing the Arabic language amid digital transformations. It highlighted the importance of preserving the mother tongue while keeping pace with contemporary developments.
The event also featured a creative activity entitled “A Message in Two Lines (A Lifetime’s Tweet),” during which students demonstrated their ability to articulate ideas and convey meaningful messages concisely. This was followed by an open discussion on the future of the Arabic language and the importance of reading in fostering awareness and shaping one’s personality.
The seminar concluded with a gesture of appreciation from the students, who presented Dr. Muhanna with a bouquet of flowers as an expression of their gratitude and appreciation. In return, the guest gifted the students copies of his latest novel, reflecting the spirit of interaction, appreciation, and cultural exchange that characterized the event.
This seminar is part of USAL’s academic activities aimed at developing students’ Arabic communication skills, fostering creative expression, and strengthening their cultural identity.
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