ESP Biography
AYSAR ABDELGELIL, Wellesley College student; Middle Eastern Studies
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Major: International Relations College/Employer: Wellesley College student Year of Graduation: 2023 |
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Brief Biographical Sketch:
I am a rising junior at Wellesley College from West Orange, New Jersey. I am studying International Relations-History, with a concentration in Middle Eastern Studies and Arabic, as well as Music. I attended MIT Splash during my time as a high school student and am more than delighted to have the opportunity to teach language studies. I have spoken Egyptian Colloquial Arabic since childhood, and have completed my studies in Arabic at the Intermediate Level at Wellesley College. Past Classes(Clicking a class title will bring you to the course's section of the corresponding course catalog)H14595: Intro to Elementary Arabic in HSSP Summer 2021 (Jul. 10 - 31, 2021)
Do you have a love for learning languages? Do you tend to forget to keep up with your Duolingo streak? Here's the class for you! In this class, we will cover the alphabet, basic grammatical structures, vocabulary, and expand on useful expressions, conversational skills, and cultural knowledge. We will practice conversing about everyday life, food, activities, animals, and places in breakout rooms. We’ll also travel through Arabic-speaking countries virtually, learning about Arabic countries and their history, traditions, and food. This class will focus on Modern Standard Arabic, with regional colloquial phrases thrown in. This class is perfect for students with any level familiarity with the Arabic language!
H14064: Intro to Elementary Arabic 101 in HSSP Summer 2020 (Jul. 11, 2020)
Have you ever thought twice about your pronunciation of common foods such as "falafel", "hummus", and even (the all-intimidating) "baba ghanoush"? Here's the class for you! In this class we will review the basic alphabet, words, and cultural greetings used in modern standard Arabic—by the end, you'll even be able to say the names of all your favorite foods as they were meant to be said!
B13324: Intro to Elementary Arabic 101 in Splash 2019 (Nov. 23 - 24, 2019)
Have you ever thought twice about your pronunciation of common foods such as "falafel", "hummus", and even (the all-intimidating) "baba ghanoush"? Here's the class for you! In this class we will review the basic alphabet, words, and cultural greetings used in modern standard Arabic—by the end, you'll even be able to say the names of all your favorite foods as they were meant to be said!
A13422: Representations of Girlhood in Modern Cinema in Splash 2019 (Nov. 23 - 24, 2019)
"If you haven't noticed I am a woman now. I wear a bra!" Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008). Teenage girls have it rough! Not only do these young women have to deal with homework, dating, acne and more, they have to grapple with growing up and their context in greater society. In this course we will discuss the role of young women on screen and how their narrative has become a common theme within popular media. Come watch and analyze clips from independent movies like Ladybird, Ghost World, Princess Mononoke, as well as cult classics like Pretty in Pink, Clueless, and Mean Girls.
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