Khaldoun Almousily

Biography

Khaldoun Almousily is an instructor in the Department of Classical and Modern Languages. He serves as the coordinator of the Arabic program. With a strong background in curriculum design, intercultural communication, and second-language acquisition, Khaldoun has 18 years of experience teaching Arabic language and culture. He teaches a variety of courses in Modern Standard Arabic, Arabic dialects, translation, and debate skills. He has played a key role in developing innovative teaching methods that combine debate and intercultural communication within language learning. With his support, the Arabic program has expanded its offerings and community involvement, including conversation tables and debate competitions. Khaldoun is also a Ph.D. candidate in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Louisville. His research focuses on intercultural communicative competence among American students studying Arabic in the Middle East and North Africa, with an emphasis on pre-departure preparation and enhancing study abroad programs. He has presented his work at numerous national and international conferences. Committed to student success and program growth, Khaldoun continues to advocate for the importance of Arabic language education in fostering global citizenship and cross-cultural understanding.

Research Interests

1. Intercultural Communicative Competence: How American students develop intercultural awareness and communication skills while studying Arabic abroad, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.

2. Study Abroad Program Design: How pre-departure preparation and curriculum structure impact student outcomes in language immersion programs.

3. Arabic Language Pedagogy: Best practices for teaching Arabic as a foreign language, including instructional strategies for heritage and non-heritage students.

4. Debate-Based Language Instruction: Using structured debates to improve language proficiency, critical thinking, and cultural understanding in Arabic classrooms.

5. Translation and Applied Linguistics: The role of translation in language acquisition and cross-cultural communication.

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