Developed in conjunction with the Arabic Flagship Program at Indiana University, this intensive, immersive, comprehensive course is for students who want to develop communicative proficiency in Arabic.
Modern Standard
- Dialects: Modern Standard Arabic with concentration in Egyptian or Levantine
- Prerequisites: None
- Equivalent to Arabic 101 and 102 in the Department of Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
- Students exit with Intermediate Low proficiency
Key deliverables
- ACTFL OPI Proficiency Certificate
- IU transcript for credit transfer
Workload
- Live Instruction: 20 hours/week, 160 hours total
- Independent Work: 10-15 hours/week, 120 hours total
- Cultural activities: 30-60 min/week, 5-10 hours total
Students who complete the course successfully will reach a proficiency of Intermediate Low or better. They will be able to communicate in day-to-day situations in Modern Standard Arabic, will be able to read and write effectively on familiar topics, and will have a solid foundation for further study or travel. They will also develop speaking proficiency in Egyptian or Levantine dialect (student choice).
The program introduces Arab culture through authentic materials and media, as well as activities in Arabic and structured interactions with Arabic speakers.
Background
The Online Workshop is collection of accelerated, intensive online courses designed to help you develop speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills quickly. You will complete 1 full year of language training in only 2 months.The classes are synchronous. They are conducted primarily in the language of study and emphasize the development of real-time interpersonal communication skills.
At the end of the Online Workshop, you will receive an external assessment of your language proficiency and an OPI (Oral Proficiency Interview) certificate.*
In the intensive Online Workshop you will study 17-20 hours per week in live online classes with an instructor and with other students. After class you will complete 2-3 hours of independent study to prepare for the next day’s class. You can also take part in interactive, real-time cultural activities with visiting scholars, performers, and practitioners.
As an Online Workshop participant, you will be part of a diverse group of talented language learners, including advanced high-school students, undergraduates, graduate students, scholars, professionals, and others. People join the Online Workshop for a range of academic, professional, and personal reasons, but are united in their strong interest in learning the language.
The small class sizes, expert instructors, and highly motivated students of the Online Language Workshop provide a stimulating setting for you to develop your oral and written communication skills rapidly.
The Online Workshop is challenging, but it is one of the most effective and most exciting ways to acquire language rapidly.
We look forward to welcoming you to the next Indiana University Online Language Workshop!