Dr. Dina Antar

Dr. Dina Antar joined the American University of Ras Al Khaimah in the United Arab Emirates as an assistant professor of Arabic language at the College of Arts and Sciences in August 2021, and was working as an adjunct faculty in AURAK since September 2020.

She has +10 years’ experience between UAE, Sultanat Oman, and Egypt. +7 years in UAE.

She had participated in many regional conferences and symposia in the field of Arabic language, Arabic literature, Linguistics, teaching Arabic for native and non-native students.

• Dina Antar gained her PHD, Doctor of Science in Arabic Literature and its criticism, Sector of literary and Critical studies, Helwan university, Egypt, Excellent with first class Honors degree, and the recommendation of the publication, April 2021. Title of her Thesis “The women’s pre-Islamic literature, cultural study”.
• She gained her Master of Science in Arabic and its Literature, Sector of literary and Critical studies, pre-Islamic literature, Helwan University, Egypt with a grade of excellent. 2015-2016. Title of her Thesis “Manifestation of color at at the Arab crows”.
• She finished her General Diploma in Education, Damanhur University with a grade of very good. 2014.
• She got a Bachelor of Arts and Education, Helwan University, May 2012.

• UAE teacher license for teaching Arabic for native Arabic students. 2021.
• UAE teacher license for teaching Arabic language for Nonnative students. 2022.

1. “Enhancing university students’ Arabic language skills through social media: A case study of TikTok. Theory and Practice in Language Studies”
Antar, D., & Elsayed, H.
Published in: Theory & Practice in Language Studies (TPLS), (Scopus Q1) 2025, Vol 15, Issue 8, p2683
http://dx.doi.org/10.17507/tpls.1508.26

• Sheetal, K. U., Antar, D., Ganduri, S., Sekhar, M. C., & Ramisetty, B. L. (2025). Impact of digital media on grammar (1st ed.). RK Publications.

• The Global conference on Emerging Technology (GINOTECH-2025) 9-11May 2025. papers of 2025 GINOTECH will be submitted to IEEE Xplore and SCOPUS for indexing.
  - Samad, A. C., Parasar, A., Antar, D., Fatima, H., Bhavna, & Balakrishnan, G. (2025, April). Deep learning-driven smart pedagogy and assessment: A quality framework for
    outcome-based education in higher education. Paper presented at the 2025 Global Conference in Emerging Technology (GINOTECH), IEEE.
    https://doi.org/10.1109/GINOTECH63460.2025.11076615
  - Pasha, N. K., Antar, D., Alakbarova, T. S., Sharan, M., Farheen, S. F., & Mallick, M. (2025, April). The impact of AI tools on enhancing EFL learners' engagement in higher
    education. Paper presented at the 2025 Global Conference in Emerging Technology (GINOTECH), IEEE.
    https://doi.org/10.1109/GINOTECH63460.2025.11076951

University-Level Courses Taught and Accredited

• ARAB 210: Arabic for Media (Native Arabic Speakers)
• ARAB 211: Arabic for Media (Non-Native Arabic Speakers)
• General Education Courses:
• ARAB 101: Arabic Language and Culture I (Beginner Level, Non-Native Learners)
• ARAB 110: Arabic

Intermediate Level Arabic:

• ARAB 102: Arabic Language and Culture II (Beginner Level, Non-Native Learners)
• ARAB 201: Intermediate Arabic I (Non-Native Learners)
• ARAB 202: Intermediate Arabic II (Non-Native Learners)
• ARAB 311: Upper Intermediate Arabic Language and Culture I (Native Arabic Speakers)
• ARAB 312: Upper Intermediate Arabic Language and Culture II (Native Arabic Speakers)

Advanced Level Arabic:

• ARAB 411: Advanced Arabic Language and Culture I (Native Arabic Speakers)
• ARAB 412: Advanced Arabic Language and Culture II (Native Arabic Speakers)

Specialized and Elective Courses:

• ARAB 301: Special Topics in Arabic Language and Culture (Advanced Level, Non-Native Speakers)
• ARAB 420: Special Topics in Arab Culture and Civilization (Native Arabic Speakers)

Translation Studies:

• ENGL 322: Practical Translation: English into Arabic
• ENGL 323: Practical Translation: Arabic into English