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1) Subject: Arabic Language & North African Studies
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Date: 16 Dec 2004
From:A.Chekayri at alakhawayn.ma
Subject: Arabic Language & North African Studies
Arabic Language &
North African Studies
(Summer in Morocco)
A Full Year’s Arabic Program in 8 Weeks
May 28 – July 22, 2005
A Semester’s Arabic Program in 4 Weeks
Session 1: May 28 – June 24, 2005
Session 2: June 27 – July 22, 2005
Deadline for application: April 22, 2005
Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane.
Hassan II Avenue, P.O. BOX 104, Ifrane 53000. Morocco
Tel: (212) 55.86.24.27 Fax: (212) 55.56.71.47
E-mail: aranas at alakhawayn.ma Homepage: http://www.aui.ma/aranas
Modern Standard Arabic Language Courses
Beginning Level: ARA 1411* / ARA 1412
This level is for students with little or no prior experience with
Arabic.
By the end of the program students are expected to:
1. Participate in simple conversations
2. Read and write simple, correct, short texts of Modern Standard Arabic
3. Acquire vocabulary of about 1000 words
4. Acquire word processing skills in Arabic
This course carries 8 credits and consists of 192 contact hours.
Typically,
in addition to all units of Alif Baa, students complete 13
units in
Al-Kitaab fii Ta’allum al-’arabiyya, part 1. Students should
expect to
work, on average, four to five hours per day outside of class.
Required Texts:
Alif Baa, An Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds. Kristen
Brustad et
al. Washington DC: Georgetown University Press, 1995.
Al-Kitaab fii Ta’allum al-’arabiyya, part 1. Kristen Brustad et
al.
Washington DC: Georgetown University Press, 1995.
* A new section of ARA 1411 for novice will be offered in the second
session if five students or more need it.
Intermediate Level: ARA 2311 / ARA 2312
Students at this level will have studied Arabic for approximately 2
to 3
standard semesters. By the end of the program students are expected to:
1. Be able to understand main ideas in texts dealing with basic
personal
and social needs
2. Write Arabic for various basic purposes
3. Narrate and describe basic situations
4. Handle a number of interactive and social situations
5. Be familiar with the Moroccan colloquial variety of Arabic
This course carries 6 credits and consists of 160 contact hours.
Typically,
students complete 13 units in Al-Kitaab fii Ta’allum al-’arabiyya,
parts 1&
2. Students at the intermediate level are required to attend all
Arabic
lectures and movies, and to participate in parallel activities in
Arabic.
On average, students should expect to work four to five hours per
day
outside of class, including the work done on an independent project.
Note: A “Lower Intermediate” class may be created to accommodate
those
students whose proficiency and language skills require that they start
at a
lower level.
Required Texts:
Al-Kitaab fii Ta’allum al-’arabiyya, part 1. Kristen Brustad et
al.
Washington DC: Georgetown University Press, 1995.
Al-Kitaab fii Ta’allum al-’arabiyya, part 2. Kristen Brustad et
al.
Washington DC: Georgetown University Press, 1997.
Advanced Level: ARA 3311 / ARA 3312
This level is designed for students who have accumulated approximately
4 to
5 standard semesters of instruction in Modern Standard Arabic.
By the end of the program students are expected to:
1. Strengthen their reading skills and vocabulary
2. Refine and expand their knowledge of sentence construction
3. Gain additional cultural knowledge
4. Attain advanced proficiency in the skills of speaking, and listening
comprehension of contemporary materials in various fields
5. Be familiar with the Moroccan colloquial variety of Arabic
This course carries 6 credits and consists of 160 contact hours.
Typically,
students complete 13 units in Al-Kitaab fii Ta’allum al-’arabiyya,
parts 2
& 3. Students at the advanced level are required to attend all
Arabic
lectures and movies, and to participate in parallel activities in
Arabic.
On average, students should expect to work four to five hours per
day
outside of class, including reading authentic texts and doing
library
research.
Required Texts:
Al-Kitaab fii Ta’allum al-’arabiyya, part 2, Kristen Brustad et
al.
Washington DC: Georgetown University Press, 1997.
Al-Kitaab fii Ta’allum al-’arabiyya, part 3, Kristen Brustad et
al.
Washington DC: Georgetown University Press, 2001.
ARA 4399: Special Topics in Arabic Study
Specially scheduled course on significant topics relevant to the study
of
Arabic. A minimum of five students is needed for the course to be
offered
(pre-requisite: ARA 3312 or equivalent)
Moroccan Colloquial Arabic
Students in the intermediate and advanced levels are introduced to
Moroccan
Arabic structures necessary for basic interaction with native
speakers. An
additional objective is to illustrate the common differences
between
standard and colloquial varieties of Arabic. Instruction
adopts a
functional/communicative approach and uses materials developed by
AUI
faculty. This course consists of 16 contact hours.
Placement and Proficiency Testing
Students will take both pre- and post-program proficiency tests.
Their
placement will depend on their performance in a written test and in an
oral
proficiency interview. Proficiency guidelines are those set by The
American
Council on Teaching Foreign Languages (ACTFL).
Parallel Activities in Arabic
These include: 1. Lectures and workshops offered by Arabic faculty as
well
as by artists and guest speakers; 2. Movies and documentaries in
Modern
Standard Arabic; 3. Two major weekend trips to a) Errachidia, Erfoud,
and
Merzouga, and to b) the imperial city of Marrakesh; 4. Recreational
clubs
for such activities as music, dance, and calligraphy; 5. Optional
family
home stays for one or two weekends; and 6. Lunches with teachers and
TAs
speaking Arabic only.
North African Studies
North African Studies courses are offered in the regular summer
semester:
June 6 - July 18, 2005
Each course carries 3 semester credit hours
HIS 1301 History of the Arab World
This course covers the history of the Arab world from the rise of
Islam to
the present. It will take a social and cultural approach to
understanding
the different histories of Arab society. The course will
attempt to
balance political history and its focus on regimes and main events
with
long term social and cultural transformations that are relevant to
the
ordinary peoples of the Arab world.
HUM 3301 Islamic Art and Architecture
This course is an introduction to Islamic art and architecture
with an
emphasis on the Maghrib and al-Andalus. The first section of the
course
deals with the period of formation of Islamic art from the advent of
Islam
to the end of the Ummayad period. The second section consists of a
survey
of the art and architecture of the major dynasties of the Islamic West
from
AD 750 to AD 1800. The last section of the course will link Islamic
art,
architecture, and urbanism to their social and economic contexts.
HUM 3302 Islamic Civilization
This course introduces the student to the general features of
various
aspects of Islamic civilization using an approach that takes into
account
the basis of this civilization, its sources and its permanent
components.
Causes of past development of this civilization will be related to
factors
that explain its present-day vitality.
INS 3399 Special Topics – North African Literature
North African literature, coming from Morocco, Algeria and
Tunisia,
provides a vibrant mix of both traditional and contemporary literary
forms
ranging from traditional halqa (public storytelling) and sira
(epic
stories) to modern drama and novels. In this class students will
read a
variety of representative texts (and in some cases, excerpts) from
various
genres, culminating in the study of contemporary writers. Special
emphasis
will be placed on the role of both the Colonial and
Postcolonial
experiences of these countries as well as how literature gives
voice to
contemporary issues of gender relations, political conflict,
and
confronting
modernity.
Course Selections and Costs
Al Akhawayn University's Intensive Summer Program offers students a
choice
among five options. Prices listed are for tuition, room, textbooks, all
meals, all travel expenses associated with scheduled class travel,
campus
facilities, and basic health insurance. Airfare is NOT included.
|-------+---------------------------+--------+---------|
| Tracks| Description |Credits |Cost |
|-------+---------------------------+--------+---------|
| · A1 |1st 4 weeks of Arabic |3 – 4 |$2500 |
|-------+---------------------------+--------+---------|
| · A2 |2nd 4 weeks of Arabic |3 – 4 |$2500 |
|-------+---------------------------+--------+---------|
| · B |8 weeks of Arabic classes |6 – 8 |$3500 |
|-------+---------------------------+--------+---------|
| · C |2 NAS classes |6 |$3000 |
|-------+---------------------------+--------+---------|
| · D |8 weeks Arabic + 1 NAS |9 – 11 |$4000 |
| |class | | |
|-------+---------------------------+--------+---------|
Payment can be made using wire transfer (preferred), cashier's cheque,
personal cheque, traveler's cheque and credit card. Payment by credit
card
is made in Moroccan dirhams at the current day's exchange bank rate.
The
dirham-to-US dollar rate has fluctuated between 8.76 and 10.5 over the
past
several years.
Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI)
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION
AUI is located in Ifrane, in the Middle Atlas Mountains, at an altitude
of
1,600 m or about 5,000 feet. Ifrane is just 60 kms away from Meknes, 80
kms
from Moulay Idriss Zerhoun and the Roman ruins of Volubilis, 65 kms from
Fez, and 200 kms from Rabat. Winters in Ifrane can be cold with
significant
snowfall, and summers are mild. Oak and cedar forests, the springs,
streams
and lakes around Ifrane have made it a very popular resort for all
seasons.
SPENDING MONEY
It is recommended that students have a MINIMUM of $500 for incidentals
and
personal shopping during excursions. MASTERCARD and VISA credit cards
are
accepted in a number of shops and it is easy to process cash advances
from
banks, including the bank in Ifrane.
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES ON CAMPUS
Participants will be issued a photo ID and an email account, and have
unlimited internet access in rooms and computer labs, access to the
library, the Student Health Center, and sports facilities. Sporting
equipment is available in the Student Activities Office and participants
can attend student concerts (local popular groups) and parties.
HOUSING
All rooms have en suite bathrooms with showers. Sheets, pillows and
blankets are provided but towels are not. Telephones in rooms have
automatic access to MCI, AT&T, Bell Canada, and British Telecom
operators
for long distance telephones calls. No other carriers or cards are
available.
TRAVEL ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES
Special arrangements will be made for the pick up of the participants
from
the Fez, Rabat and Casablanca airports.
VISAS
North Americans and Europeans traveling to Morocco on a valid passport
are
issued a 90-day visa upon arrival. Other nationalities must check with
the
Moroccan Embassy or Consulate serving their area as to visa
requirements.
CONNECTIVITY AND LAPTOPS
AUI has several computer labs, rooms in residence halls have internet
connections. Participants are welcome to bring their laptops but must
have
an Ethernet card to be able to connect to the internet. The electrical
current is 220 volts and 50 Hz.
** IMPORTANT NOTICE **
Starting November 19, 2004 Email addresses for Alakhawayn University
have
been changed from (xxxx at alakhawayn.ma) to (xxxx at aui.ma).
Please update your Address book accordingly.
Until November 19, 2005, Email sent to xxxx at alakhawayn.ma will
continue
to be delivered to the appropriate recipients.
**DISCLAIMER **
The information in this document may be confidential. It is intended
only
for the use of the named recipient. If you are not the intended
recipient,
please notify us immediately and then delete this document. Do not
disclose the contents of this document to any other person, nor take
any
copies. Violation of this notice may be unlawful.
Although, Alakhawayn University has taken reasonable precautions to
ensure
no viruses are present in this email, Alakhawayn University cannot
accept
responsibility for any loss or damage arising from the use of this
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