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Article: Beginning Arabic; Demand for the uncommon language classes is booming in Minnesota and nationwide, and national security isn't the only reason.(WORLD)
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- Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN)
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- April 17, 2006
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Byline: Sharon Schmickle; Staff Writer
CORRECTION PUBLISHED 04/18/06: This article about Arabic language classes should have referred to Jihan Jacobs as a female student.
Not everyone in Arabic 1102 at the University of Minnesota agrees with President Bush that learning the language of the Middle East and much of Africa is an urgent national security priority.
That makes it seem like the language of terrorism, student Sophia Yohannes said. To her, the more compelling reason to study Arabic is the importance of maintaining personal and cultural ties with a region that figures prominently in today's events.
Still, they agree with Bush's ...