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Carol Zaru is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of World Languages, Literatures & Cultures at McDaniel College. Born in Jerusalem and raised in Ramallah, Palestine, she brings a unique perspective to her teaching as a Palestinian-American Quaker with bilingual expertise in Arabic and English. Her academic journey shifted from environmental health to holistic nutrition before transitioning into Arabic language instruction, where she has become instrumental in developing the college's Arabic program since 2007.
- Education
- 2009 M.S. in Holistic Nutrition, Clayton College
- 1986 B.S. in Environmental Health, Oakland University
Zaru specializes in integrating Arabic language dialects into Modern Standard Arabic curricula. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes cultural understanding and community-building, as evidenced by her courses in basic to advanced Arabic and colloquial dialects. She combines language instruction with broader education about Arab world diversity.
She previously worked as an Arabic medical interpreter at Johns Hopkins Hospital (2013-2018), which informed her pedagogical approach. Her narrative highlights a commitment to combating cultural ignorance through education, particularly following the 9/11 attacks and the second Intifada in Palestine.
