Arabic-L:AD:Arab Academy Short Story Competition

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1) Subject: Arab Academy Short Story Competition

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Date: 15 April 2011
From: Arab Academy <info at arabacademy.com>
Subject: Arab Academy Short Story Competition

Arab Academy announces an "International Arabic Short Story Competition" open to all those studying Arabic as a foreign language. The stories should relate to the Middle East (past or present).

Who may participate?
Students of Arabic as a Foreign Language.

When is the entry deadline?
31 May 2011

What is the objective of this competition?
To encourage non-Arabs to write about the riches of the region from their own personal vantage point so that they help their readers to better understand the diverse cultures of the Middle East.

What are the requirements?
A short story in English with a maximum of 300 words. Translating it to Arabic is an advantage.  Stories should be submitted via email to (stories at arabacademy.com) with current email address, physical address and telephone numbers.  Those stories will be immediately published on the Arab Academy blog:
arabic.arabacademy.com

Who are the jury?
** The jury are your peers.  The stories that get more comments on the Arab Academy blog wins.  (Arab Academy blog is:  arabic.arabacademy.com)
 
When will the results be announced?
15 June 2011. Winners will be notified by email.

What are the prizes?
** First Prize: 1 month of free tuition at Arab Academy in Cairo, Egypt + accommodation.
** Second Prize: 1 month of free tuition at Arab Academy in Cairo, Egypt.
** Third Prize: 6 months of free online Arabic language tuition

To learn Arabic online, please visit:
http://www.arabacademy.com/en/arabic-online/register

To register for a Arab Academy Study Abroad Program, please visit:
http://www.arabacademy.com/en/arabic-egypt/register

Best regards,
Hanan Dawah
Communications and Students Support Manager
Email: info at arabacademy.com
Tel: +20 116704021

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