معرفی
Umar Sulayman is an Instructor at Arizona State University's School of International Letters and Cultures (SILC), specializing in Arabic, English linguistics, and second language acquisition. He joined ASU in 2017 and currently co-coordinates the SILC Language Fair. His career includes roles as director of the English for Specific Purposes program at Ohio Northern University (2009–2012) and global educator for ASU Global Launch (2015–2017).
Education:
- Ph.D. in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics, Arizona State University (Dissertation: Adverb(ial)s in Iraqi Arabic: Cinque's Functional Hierarchy)
- M.A. TESOL, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
- M.A. English Linguistics, University of Baghdad
- B.A. (Honors) English Literature and Linguistics, University of Baghdad
Research & Teaching: Focuses on Arabic syntax/semantics, Iraqi Arabic dialects, and heritage language education. Teaches courses like Elementary Arabic, Advanced Arabic Skills, and Introduction to Linguistics.
Awards:
- 2016 ASU Sun Devil Award
- 2012 Saudi Ministry of Interior Appreciation Award
- 2006 Fulbright & DAAD Scholarships
Service: Coordinates ACTFL OPI ratings, served as ISPEAK rater for TESOL applicants, and led Phoenix/Global Launch educational initiatives in the Middle East.
