Friday, October 23, 2026
OU workshop helps keep the Chaldean language alive
When Stephen Hannawi began teaching Chaldean, his goal went beyond words and letters. He wanted to preserve a language that carries thousands of years of history and culture while giving a new generation the opportunity to learn and speak it. That mission led Hannawi to establish the Chaldean Language Workshop at Oakland University. Students learn the alphabet, vocabulary, pronunciation and grammar while exploring the language’s connections to Mesopotamian history. The Chaldean people have historical
