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1) Subject:U of Michigan Summer Institute

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Date: 17 Apr 2007
From: "raram" <raram at umich.edu>
Subject:U of Michigan Summer Institute

Please announce. Thanks.

Application deadline extended: April 30, 2007

2007 University of Michigan, Summer Language Institute

Course Title: AAPTIS 409 - 410: Intensive Advanced Business Arabic  (8
credits): June 27-August15

Course Description

The sequence of Arabic 409-410 will be offered for students, members of
the business community and government personnel who have completed at
least two years of Arabic and wish to continue Arabic study for career
and professional purposes. Arabic 409 focuses on topics pertinent to
travel, social and business interactions through the use of web-based
interactive multimedia program. There is increased emphasis in 410 on
business correspondence, banking documents and transactions, commercial
and government contracts and agreements. This sequence provides
opportunities for the study and analysis of various aspects of Islamic
banking and finance, and familiarity with foreign investment rules and
requirements in the Arab world and Arab current business practices
through authentic texts, brochures, and media-based materials including
economic reports, lectures, panel discussions and films. The lessons
include a variety of activities and assignments intended to enhance
comprehension skills, develop fluency and accuracy in discussing
business issues both orally and in writing, and compare similarities and
differences between Arab and American business transactions and
practices. Daily class activities involve extensive oral and written
practice including group interactions and role-playing. Grades are based
on class attendance and participation, weekly tests and group
activities, a midterm and a final examination.

In addition to work in the classroom, the course will feature:

*	Visits to international firms in the Detroit area which has the
highest concentration of Arab Americans in North America;

*	Cultural trips to the Arab American National Museum, Arab
Community Center and Arabic bookstores and shops in Dearborn, Michigan;
*	Videocassettes featuring speakers on Islamic Banking and
Economics;
*	Occasional lectures in Arabic on topics of interest to students,
delivered by guest visiting scholars from Arab universities who will be
available on UM campus during summer terms.

Students who successfully complete the Intensive Advanced Business
Arabic course will be able to understand commercials and business
reports presented orally in Arabic; read and comprehend original Arabic
business documents; communicate effectively during business discussions
and contract negotiations; successfully handle a broad variety of
business forms and documents; and understand and deal effectively with
social customs and behavior involved in business in the Arab world.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE.

Application is available on the web at:  www.ii.umich.edu/sli

Raji Rammuny

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