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The College of Basic Education at the University of Mosul (Continuing Education Unit), in collaboration with the Department of Arabic Language, organised a specialised seminar titled:

​”Modern Linguistics and Its Manifestations in Our Linguistic Heritage”

​The event was held on Monday, February 23, 2026, and featured presentations by a panel of distinguished scholars:

​Asst. Prof. Dr. Salwa Younis Khader

​Dr. Khalid Muhaidi Saleh

​Dr. Fatima Kawthar Ahmed

​Seminar Objectives and Key Highlights

​The seminar aimed to bridge the gap between classical Arabic scholarship and contemporary linguistic theories. Key areas of focus included:

​Theoretical Intersection: Identifying the foundational principles of modern linguistics—such as Structuralism, Pragmatics, and Transformational Grammar—within the historical texts of ancient Arab grammarians and rhetoricians.

​Re-evaluating Heritage: Demonstrating the profound richness of Arabic linguistic heritage and its striking alignment with the findings of modern linguistic science.

​Analytical Sophistication: Proving that classical Arabic thought possessed advanced analytical tools that mirror the methodologies promoted by today’s leading linguistic schools.

​Expanding Horizons: Opening new pathways for contemporary research by integrating traditional insights with modern linguistic frameworks.

​Attendance

​The seminar was attended by a distinguished group of faculty members from the Department of Arabic Language, along with a broad audience of undergraduate students.

​Media and Government Communications Division February 23, 2026