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Date: 29 Apr 2013
From:arabic-l at alibaba.jo
Subject:Ali Baba Center, Jordan, Courses

 ARABIC LANGUAGE COURSES

Ali Baba International Center organizes three types of courses; monthly
group courses, term group courses, and private courses. The three types of
courses are described below.

I. Monthly Courses:
Monthly group courses are organized throughout the year. In principle, a
monthly course starts on the first Sunday of the month and ends on the last
Thursday of the month. An outline description of monthly courses is given
below:

1. Number of Hours: A monthly course covers 80 contact hours, which is
equal to 4 credit hours in most US-based universities. Students wishing to
stay for a shorter period of time (1,2,3 weeks) may still apply for the
monthly course, at a lower rate, and leave before its end date.

2. Levels: Three language levels are offered each month. The levels are:
the beginners level, the intermediate level, and the advanced level. The
three levels may get subdivided into sub-levels depending on number of
enrolled students. The four language skills (listening, speaking, reading,
and writing) are covered at varying degrees in each level. A student will
have to sit for a placement test on the first day of the course to
determine the class he or she should join.

3. Text Books: Different international and local text books are used for
the monthly courses. Theses texts include the well-known Al-Kitaab Series
(Alif Baa, Al-Kitaab I, Al-Kitaab III, Al-Kitaab III) published by
Georgetown University Press. Other text books include Al-Kitaab Al-Assasi.
The text books are supplemented by other materials and activities.

4. Courses and Dates: Twelve monthly group courses are offered each year.
The start dates of the monthly courses are as follows: January 6th,
February 3rd, March 3rd, March 31st, May 5th, June 2nd, June 30th, July
28th, September 1st, September 29th, November 3rd, and December 1st.

5. Course Fees: For detailed information, please write to info at alibaba.jo.

II. Term Course:
Four term-long Arabic Language courses each year. An outline description of
term courses is below:

1. Number of Hours: A term course covers 240 contact hours, which could be
equalized to 12 credit hours in most US-based universities.

2. Levels: Four language levels are offered each term. The levels are based
on the ACTFL proficiency scale: Novice (or Beginners) level, Intermediate
level, Advanced level, and Superior level. The four language skills
(listening, speaking, reading, and writing) are covered at varying degrees
in each level.

3. Text Books: The term courses are based on the well-known Al-Kitaab
Series (Alif Baa, Al-Kitaab I, Al-Kitaab III, Al-Kitaab III) published by
Georgetown University Press. The text books are supplemented by other
materials and activities. The material covered in each level is

? Novice Level (beginners) : The Alif Ba and Al-Kitaab I.
? Intermediate Level: Al-Kitaab I.
? Advanced Level: Al-Kitaab II and Al-Kitaab III.
? Superior Level: Al-Kitaab III and supplementary materials.

4. Courses & Dates: The following four term courses are offered every year:

? Winter Course (12 Weeks) : January 6th - March 21st , 2013.
? Spring Course (12 Weeks) : March 31st - June 20th, 2013.
? Summer Course (9 Intensive Weeks) : June 30th - August 29th, 2013.
? Fall Course (12 Weeks) : September 1st - November 28th, 2013.

5. Course Fees : For detailed information, please write to info at alibaba.jo.

III. PRIVATE COURSES:
Private courses are offered anytime of the year.

1. Number of Hours: Determined by the students. A student may apply for as
many hours as he/she needs.

2. Levels:. A private student will have to sit for a placement test on the
first day of the course to determine his or her level.

3. Courses: The content of the private course will be decided by the
instructor based on the language needs of the students. The course may
focus on Modern Standard Arabic, Media Arabic, Business Arabic, Classical
Arabic, Colloquial Arabic, etc.

4. Dates: Private course can be held anytime of the year. Start and end
dates are decided solely by the student.

5. Course Fees : For detailed information, please write to info at alibaba.jo.

 Accommodation Options

Ali Baba International Center offers several accommodation options to
overseas students. These options are described below.

OPTION#1 HOTELS
Modern 3-star and 4-star hotels and located within a walking distance from
Ali Baba International Center and the University of Jordan. The hotels
offer rooms for single occupancy ( 1 person per room) or double occupancy (
2 persons per room), fully air-conditioned and equipped with direct
Dial-telephone and computer point, color television with more than 20
Satellite channels, and an in-room mini refrigerator. Students may also
apply for 5-star hotels, however, such hotels are located around 10-minute
drive from the school.

OPTION #2 : PRIVATE APARTMENTS
A private apartment has a bedroom, a bathroom, a kitchenette, and
sometimes, a small living room. Its usually designed for one or two people.
The apartments are suitable for male ( and female) students, couples, and
small families since it has a convenient location and friendly atmosphere.
Internet connectivity is not provided, however, students can buy cheap
Internet USB sticks. No meals are served, however, the neighborhood has
many restaurants.

OPTION #3 : FEMALES DORMITORY
Females have the option of staying at a females dorm located nearby the
center. The dorm is modern, clean, and is run by a friendly family. A
student at the dorm will have her own studio ( bedroom, bathroom,
kitchenette). Laundry, WiFi Internet services are also offered. Most
students staying at the dorm are Jordanians, making the dorm a nice
environment for cultural exchange. No meals are served, however, students
can cook in their kitchenette or eat at restaurants located near the dorm.

OPTION #4 : HOMESTAYS
The center gives overseas students the chance to stay with local families.
A host family provides a bedroom, and one or two meals, and of course, the
cultural exchange experience. Its instructive to point out that, its much
easier to find host families for females than for males. This is a cultural
issue, however, we have managed so far to place male students with suitable
host families.

 IMMERSION PROGRAM PACKAGE

1. An immersion program package consists of the followings items, which
have been described above in details. Special offers are given for
universities and groups of students. For detailed information, please write
to info at alibaba.jo.

1. Language course:
2. Accommodation:
3. Airport transfer
4. Touristic trips
5. Extra-curricular activities
6. Placement test
7. Certificate of completion
8. Language partner: (depends on availability).

 Overseas Universities

Overseas universities are a valuable source of students to Ali Baba
International Center. We have several universities around the world,
however, the center is still looking for serious and dedicated partnership
in most countries. If interested, please write an email to Dr. Ali Al-Haj,
info at alibaba.jo.

CONTACT US

Dr. Ali Al-Haj
Ali Baba International Center Khalifeh Tower ( second floor),
Next to McDonald's Restaurants Opposite to Main Gate of the University of
Jordan
POBox 1928, Al-Jubeiha, Amman 11941, Jordan
Phone Number: +962 6 534 1300
Mobile: +962 777 487 747
Email Address: info at alibaba.jo
Website: www.alibaba.jo

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