Raji M. RammunyRaji M. Rammuny is Professor Emeritus of Arabic and Applied Linguistics at the University of Michigan. He has made significant contributions to the effective teaching of Arabic, ranging from preparation of instructional materials through achievement nd proficiency tests to audio and video collection on Arab life and culture. He has obtained several grants to develop textbooks for Modern Standard Arabic at all levels of instruction, and specialized materials for Business Arabic, Islamic Arabic, Levantine Dialect, and Arabic Communication Media. He has received many honors, including two LS&A Excellence in Teaching Awards, the 2010 Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Teachers of Arabic, and Computerworld Honors 2004 Finalist Media Award. He was past President and board member of AATA and currently serves as member of AATA, MESA, and ACTFL. Read More Read Less