April 1, 2025
Montclarion Highlights Success and Impact of Arabic Program
Posted in: Arabic, World Languages and Cultures
recently spoke with Lois Oppenheim, World Languages and Cultures Department Chair, and Professor Mazooz Sehwail about the success of the Arabic Program at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½.
According to Oppenheim, Arabic currently ranks as the third most popular language offering at ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½, behind only Italian and French. Sehwail mentioned several factors behind Arabic’s rise, including the Arabic culture’s richness and the large Arab communities in North and Central Jersey. Abundant Arabic-speaking job prospects also boost the appeal of the language.