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Summer 2010 Arabic classes, Registration Closed
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Four-Week Intensive Arabic Language I

Instructor: Amel Khalfaoui, Ph.D.
Max Class Size: 12
Teenagers - Adult

Mondays and Wednesdays, June 2 through June 28, 2010 (8 sessions)
4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Cost: $200.00

The beginning Arabic class focuses on developing basic communication skills in Arabic. Students will learn Classical Arabic, standard vocabulary and grammar, and colloquial dialect. Although all four areas of language learning will be covered in class (i.e., speaking, listening, reading, and writing), the focus of the Arabic class will center on developing speaking and listening abilities with the purpose of engaging in a basic conversation in Arabic. By the end of the course students will have the confidence to greet people, describe and discuss their environment, communicate emotions and feelings, and talk about general situations. Instructor will provide all class materials.


Four-Week Intensive Arabic Language II

Instructor: Amel Khalfaoui, Ph.D.
Max Class Size: 12
Teenagers - Adult

Mondays and Wednesdays, June 2 through June 28, 2010 (8 sessions)
7:00 - 9 p.m.
Cost: $200.00

Arabic Language II is for students with a basic introductory knowledge of Arabic and is designed to continue to develop skills in spoken and written language. Students will work with the instructor and other classmates in practicing their knowledge of both spoken and written Arabic using class exercises and written materials. All materials provided by instructor.


Arabic Language III

Instructor: Issa Aldaya
Max Class Size: 12
Teenagers - Adult

Tuesdays, June 1 - August 3, 2010 (10 weeks)
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $200.00

Arabic Language III is designed for those students who have had background in Arabic language study and would like to continue to develop their skills in reading, writing, and speaking. Students will work with instructor in intense study to develop their language abilities. Instructor will provide all class materials.



Arabic Language IV

Instructor: Issa Aldaya
Max Class Size: 12
Teenagers - Adult

Tuesdays, June 1 - August 3, 2010 (10 weeks)
7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost: $200.00

Arabic Language IV is a continued advance course for students who want to further develop their skills in the written and spoken language.

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