Publications

Learning Outcomes and Research Contributions from Arabic LearnCUID

While Arabic LearnCUID primarily operates in private, small-group research settings, its learning outcomes have proven rich, reflective, and globally relevant. Since the program’s first years (2020–2021), several independent publications have emerged from group work — spanning disciplines such as history, law, literature, and philosophy. These outputs demonstrate how informal, digital learning environments like LearnCUID can produce tangible, original academic contributions.

Types of Publications

Research Reports & Cultural Essays
Some groups create publishable short reports or essays based on their final learning projects. These reflect months of collaborative research and cultural interpretation. While most are kept within the LearnCUID ecosystem, selected works have been shared externally.

Booklets and Thematic Compilations
Longer research cycles occasionally result in thematic publications, such as bilingual poetry collections, annotated cultural timelines, or group-edited reflections on oral storytelling. These are typically small-run editions, printed for internal use, private archives, or exhibitions.

 

Academic Collaborations
In partnership with external mentors or scholars, some long-term projects have led to independent academic publications. These include Marginals of the Ancient Period, Ancient Worlds in Comparison, The Mosaic of Global History of Law, and History View Point Press.

These works reflect how LearnCUID groups, including Arabic groups, have contributed to interdisciplinary research dialogues far beyond the boundaries of digital education.

Informal and Internal Publications
Each group documents its journey in the form of internal reports, shared glossaries, conceptual maps, translation notes and cultural comparisons.

These materials remain private, in accordance with LearnCUID’s ethical and privacy policies, but are often re-used or adapted in later cycles of learning.

Distribution & Sharing

Localized and Private First

In line with LearnCUID’s privacy policies, most outputs are not shared publicly, especially when they include unpublished translations or sensitive cultural material. Instead, they are distributed:

  • Within internal learning networks

  • In small print runs for cultural partners and private libraries

  • Occasionally at invited academic events or exhibitions

Broader Dissemination

When appropriate and fully consented, some group contributions are adapted for:

  • Academic journal articles

  • Cultural education presentations

  • Intercultural dialogue forums

These external publications are rare, but they showcase the potential of LearnCUID’s informal groups as incubators for original scholarship.

Examples of Presented Work (academic peer-reviewed articles or internal working reports).

  • Inclusive Arabic Library Collections: Linguistic Accessibility and Translation Gaps for Non-Major European Languages. Library Management (2025).

The research context of this study is an investigation into the accessibility of Arabic literature in Europe, focusing on the linguistic challenges faced by non-Arabic speakers in Czech, Greek, Polish, and Romanian communities. Within this framework, the LearnCuID Arabic Groups initiative is analyzed as part of a grassroots library network aimed at improving access to Arabic materials through ad-hoc translations and community-driven efforts to address gaps in native-language resources and enhance engagement with Arabic literature in lesser-known European languages.

  • Private Book Collection Development and Personal Libraries as Reflectors of Individual Identity and Cultural Consumption. The Culture of Collecting (Accepted Book Chapter for Publication – Forthcoming Publication in 2026).

The research context of this study is an investigation into the cultural significance of private book collections in Europe, focusing on how individual collectors from France and Germany curate personal libraries centered on Arabic, Asian, and Scandinavian cultures. Within this context, the role of these private libraries is analyzed through the lens of identity expression, aesthetic preference, and cultural consumption, with the LearnCuID network serving as a platform for semi-public engagement and cross-cultural sharing that bridges personal collecting practices with broader societal dialogues.

  • Exploring Arabic Culture Through Literature: Collaborative Learning and Intercultural Competence in the LearnCuID Initiative. Saudi Journal of Language Studies (2025).

The research context of this study is an investigation into intercultural education in Europe, focusing on how collaborative study of Arabic literature can foster cultural competence among young learners with no prior knowledge of Arabic. Within this framework, the LearnCuID initiative is analyzed as a model that combines mentorship, resource-sharing, and thematic literary exploration to promote cultural understanding, highlighting how literature and collaborative inquiry can bridge linguistic and cultural divides through immersive and reflective learning experiences.

  • Digital Informal Learning Through Connectivism and Networked Learning: The Case of Arabic Culture Groups. Discover Education (2025).

The research context of this study is an investigation into digital informal learning environments in Europe, focusing on how young learners engage with Arabic culture through collaborative, online study groups. Within this framework, the LearnCuID Arabic Groups are analyzed as a model grounded in connectivism and networked learning, showcasing how digital platforms, mentorship, and curated cultural resources empower participants to develop intercultural competence and navigate cultural complexity beyond formal educational structures.

Conclusion

Arabic LearnCUID is a powerful example of how digital, informal learning can lead to real-world, cross-cultural research contributions. Whether shared privately or published more broadly, the program’s learning outcomes show the intellectual depth, creativity, and intercultural commitment of its participants. These publications are not only outputs — they are evidence of learning as a living, collaborative, and scholarly practice.

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