Yasmine Sedeek

Dr. Yasmine Sedeek is an Instructor in Arabic at the University of Mississippi, affiliated with the Department of Modern Languages in the College of Liberal Arts. She teaches within the Arabic Language Flagship Program and offers intensive courses in both Modern Standard Arabic and Egyptian Colloquial Arabic. She also extends her instruction to high school students in the Oxford School District and in the Summer Language Institute for pre-college learners.

Education:

• M.A. in TESOL, University of Mississippi (2018)
• Ph.D. in Second Language Studies, University of Mississippi (2024)

Dr. Sedeek's research and teaching focus on second language acquisition, particularly Arabic pronunciation for American learners. Her work emphasizes phonology, sociolinguistics, and effective pedagogical strategies such as translanguaging and task-based instruction. She fosters an immersive and culturally rich learning environment, mentoring students throughout their language journey.

Her recent publications reflect a strong focus on phonetic challenges in Arabic language learning, especially interdental and pharyngeal consonants, and the development of linguistic repertoires among learners. The research bridges theoretical linguistics with practical classroom applications.

Scientific Awards:

• No scientific awards listed.

Dr. Sedeek actively contributes to language education through curriculum development and teaching across multiple levels. She mentors students informally and supports their academic growth, though no formal advisees are listed. She has not received any mentioned grants or research funding in the provided text.

She is involved in the Arabic Language Flagship Program and contributes to expanding Arabic language education in Mississippi, including pioneering high school instruction in the state.