The Nineveh Academic Chair is pleased to highlight the Book Talk Webinar organized by the Assyrian Studies Association (ASA) in 2020.

Book Talk  Webinar – Grammar of the Modern Assyrian Language

The Nineveh Academic Chair is pleased to highlight the Book Talk Webinar organized by the Assyrian Studies Association (ASA) in 2020, featuring Dr. Efrem Yildiz, Full Professor at the Faculty of Philology and the Department of Hebrew and Aramaic Studies at the University of Salamanca. In this insightful conversation, Dr. Yildiz presents his book “Grammar of the Modern Assyrian Language,” a cornerstone contribution to the preservation and academic study of the contemporary Assyrian tongue.

Hosted by Alexandra Lazar, Executive Director of ASA, and moderated by Dr. Sargon Donabed, Professor of History at Roger Williams University, the discussion explores the linguistic structure, evolution, and cultural significance of the modern Assyrian language within the broader framework of Aramaic studies.

Initiatives such as this webinar reflect the growing global collaboration between scholars and institutions dedicated to Assyrian heritage, language revitalization, and cultural continuity. They provide vital spaces for dialogue and education, particularly in times when physical gatherings are limited.

By promoting scholarly exchange and fostering access to expert knowledge, ASA and academic figures like Dr. Yildiz continue to strengthen the foundations of modern Assyrian studies—an objective fully aligned with the mission of the Nineveh Academic Chair at the University of Salamanca.