Chapter 4
Outreach
Through outreach efforts that link directly to and are informed by the latest research and evidence from the field, and by actively disseminating key findings from our research agenda, we seek to resonate with and informatively enrich the communities we serve.
- Our podcast “All Things Arabic” has a 5/5-star rating on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.
- QFI published 50 news articles, op-eds and other publications
- Our social media engagement quadrupled in 2023.
“All Things Arabic”
Venturing into the world of podcasting
In September 2023, we launched “All Things Arabic,” a podcast hosted by Caroline Sibley, a teaching assistant professor of Arabic at UNC Chapel Hill.
Our mission is to explore Arabic language education, resources, expert insights, success stories, and trending topics.
From September to December, we released three episodes:
- “Arabic Language Assessments Part I: Teaching for Proficiency in US Immersion,”
- “UNC vs. Duke: Rivalry Renewed in the Arabic Debate Championship,”
- Art of Argument: Supporting Secondary School Arabic Debaters.”
In 2024, we continue with monthly episodes, aiming for a wider audience, and maintaining a 5.0 rating.
#SpeakArabic Series
Continuing to share stories that extend beyond words
Nothing captures emotion better than a video story, and the stories of students and teachers we encounter through the work of QFI are filled with emotions worth capturing. That is why we continued our media campaign #SpeakArabic, delivering inspiring video content for the Speak Arabic series.
This format uses storytelling to showcase individuals and their personal journeys with the Arabic language uncovering the sparks of their love for Arab culture. We welcome anyone interested in sharing their story to join the series, from anywhere in the world.
