Attia Youseif
Associate Director of Curriculum and Assessment, Arabic School
Attia Youseif is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures at Indiana University. He holds a PhD in Arabic Linguistics from Alexandria University and a specialized Diploma in Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers.
Attia previously taught at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, the Middlebury Language Schools’ Arabic School, and Alexandria University. At Indiana University, he directs Tutoring in the Arabic Flagship Program while serving in leadership roles with ACTFL and as Research Committee Chair for IFLTA.
His pioneering courses include “Technology in the Arabic Language Classroom” and “Arabic Non-Verbal Communication,” alongside global classroom initiatives. His research focuses on integrating AI and Large Language Models into language education, curriculum development, teacher training, linguistics, sociolinguistics, forensic linguistics, and language-culture-identity connections.
Attia has co-authored numerous books and peer-reviewed articles. He presents at international conferences and conducts workshops worldwide on AI tools in language instruction and developing cultural competencies. Attia was recognized with Indiana University’s 2023 Trustees Teaching Award for his excellence in teaching that emphasizes combining linguistic competence with cultural understanding.