Representatives of the University of Lodz – Hieronim Cieślak, a second year Asian Studies student and secretary of the "Al-Mashrik" Middle East Student Science Club, and Dr Natalia Zajączkowska, an Arabic studies expert and the expedition's research and teaching supervisor – appeared on the Arabic-language "Bilisan Arabi" radio by the Sultanate of Oman Radio. The broadcast was hosted by Huzaim Mohammed Ghashim Al-Manei, an Arabic language teacher at the Sultan Qaboos Institute in Manah.
The entire conversation was in literary Arabic, which was not only a great honour but also a testament to the high linguistic competence of the UniLodz representatives. The guests of the broadcasts poke about studying in Poland, what it's like to learn Arabic at the University of Lodz, and the professional and academic prospects that knowledge of oriental languages opens up.
Cultural differences, experiences from travelling in Arab countries and academic cooperation between Poland and the Arab world were also discussed.
The radio appearance was part of an intensive Arabic language course at the Sultan Qaboos Institute in Manah, which we previously reported on [read more].
At the University of Lodz, we believe that a passion for learning and an openness to the world lead to exceptional encounters and experiences. Such initiatives demonstrate that those studying and working at our university not only acquire knowledge but also actively represent the University of Lodz internationally, building intercultural bridges and promoting the values of dialogue, cooperation and mutual understanding.
We are proud that our community boldly takes on new challenges, develops its passions and demonstrates that the University of Lodz is an open, diverse community committed to exploring the world.
Edit: Kacper Szczepaniak, Centre for Brand Communications, University of Lodz
Photos: Al-Mashrik Middle East Student Science Club, University of Lodz
