The Dream of Shahrazad is a film about the political upheaval in the Middle East, presented through the metaphor of the literary classic, Arabian Nights. The film discusses how artistry and creativity are used in response to oppression, and how they are significant for social change. We’ll be doing exercises in Shami (Levantine colloquial) Arabic:
First, let’s learn vocabulary associated with music, art, and dance!
Now that you know some vocab related to the arts, let’s practice basic conjugations. Practice forming the sentences, and then view the answers on the other side of the flashcard!
