AUK Arabic Literature Club Organizes Arabic Poetry Competition

The Arabic Literature Club at the American University of Kuwait hosted an Arabic poetry student competition and open discussion at the AUK Auditorium in the Salmiya campus. The main purpose of the competition was to encourage talented students to share their poems with the AUK community and experts of Arabic poetry. The competition was juried by Kuwait's prominent poet, Jenna Al-Greini; and Kuwait University Professor, Dr. Siham Al-Freih; along with AUK Arabic Professor and Program Lead of Arabic, Dr. Raymond Farrin.

During the event, which attracted a wide range of audience, the student contestants recited a number of poems from a variety of genres. All poems were authored by the students, conveying their self experience. As the young poets shared their deepest feelings through verse, the audience eagerly listened and responded.

Following the competition, Al-Greini took to the stage to recite some of her famous poems, captivating the audience with her unique style and literary abilities. An open discussion about Al-Greini's poetry was the finale of the poetry night. The event was then concluded by an awards ceremony announcing the winners and honoring all participants.

Professor Khaitam Al-Khouli, Assistant Professor of Arabic and Advisor of the Arabic Literature Club, commented on the event saying, "This event is fruitful, rich and reflects the existence of an effective group of our students who preach a successful future of the Arabic language and literature by authoring a variety of poems which reflect their emotional and self - experience in life."

The Arabic Literature Club at the American University of Kuwait, currently lead by Maryam Fadhl, is a student organization interested in different aspects of the Arabic language and culture such as Arabic poetry and literature. The main purpose of the Club is to reveal the Arab identity and practice Arabic language at AUK. Most of the club events currently focus on Arabic literature and poetry. The Arabic Club aims to host more cultural events that would include Arabic music and hosting of famous experts in the Arabic language to share their experience and thoughts with the students. All events hosted by the Arabic Club are being done in association with the Arabic Department at AUK.

The American University of Kuwait (AUK) is an independent, private, equal opportunity, and co-educational liberal arts institution of higher education. The educational, cultural and administrative structure, methods and standards of AUK are based on the American model of higher learning. The language of instruction is English. More information on the American University of Kuwait can be found at www.auk.edu.kw.

Released by the Office of Public Affairs on the 8th December 2011