Summer Intensive Courses in Spoken and Media Arabic Spoken Arabic

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1 B e t h l e h e m U n i v e r s i t y in cooperation with the P a l e s t i n i a n A r a b i c I n s t i t u t e Documentation, Research, and Training Under the direction of Prof. Dr. Moin Halloun Summer Intensive Courses in Spoken and Media Arabic 2015 Spoken Arabic Spoken Arabic Level I: Beginners level (SPAR 120) This course is designed for people who have never studied Arabic before. Students learn Colloquial Palestinian Arabic in order to communicate in daily life. The methodology centers on short texts which teach the basic vocabulary and grammar of the dialect. The texts are written also in Arabic alphabet for students who prefer to read the dialect in Arabic letters. Spoken Arabic Level II: Pre-Intermediate Level (SPAR 121) The course is design for students who finished 60 academic hours of Spoken Arabic or MSA. In this level students advance in learning longer dialogues from daily life. These dialogues will be presented in front of the class in order to build confidence in speaking in front of people. The focus will be put on the verb system of the dialect. Moreover, the order and the basic syntax will be taught. The instructor will always explain the differences between the dialect and literary Arabic for those who had literary Arabic before. Spoken Arabic Level III: Intermediate Level (SPAR 122) This course is designed for students who have 120 academic hours of Spoken Arabic or its equivalent in literary Arabic. The students learn longer, more complex texts on different topics focusing on stylistic features of the Palestinian dialects. Each text is followed by a series of questions. The grammar of the dialect will be compared with literary Arabic grammar for those who have studied literary Arabic previously. The instructors deliver the material only in Spoken Arabic. Spoken Arabic Level IV: Upper-Intermediate Level (SPAR 123) This course is designed for students who have reached a high level in Spoken Arabic and want to improve their speaking skills. Students in this course will also sharpen their pronunciation skills of Palestinian dialect. (60 academic hours/ 4 credits) * The following courses are offered twice in July and August 1

2 Media Arabic (MSA) Media Arabic Level I: Beginners Level (MEAR 120) The course provides students with an introduction to Media Arabic. It is designed for students who have never studied Arabic before and begins with an introduction to Arabic sounds and letters through learning common words and short sentences, basic vocabulary and simple sentence structure. The teaching emphasizes the functional use of Arabic and communication in context by means of reading and speaking the language as it appears in television discussion panels. The teaching will raise the curiosity of the students, promote a love of Arabic and a desire to learn the Arabic language. Moreover students are exposed to samples of audio-visual media as preparation to Media Arabic Level II (MEAR 121). Media Arabic Level II: Intermediate Level (MEAR 121) The course is designed for students who have successfully finished around 60 academic hours of Arabic study. Students learn longer sentence structure, read longer texts and review basic grammar when needed. To promote understanding, each text is followed by a series of questions. In answering the questions, the students improve both their comprehension and their ability express themselves orally. Step by step, the students are trained in listening to original news from different broadcasts including Al-Jazeera, BBC Arabic and al-arabiyya. Media Arabic Level III: Advanced Level (MEAR 122) The course is designed for students who have completed 120 academic hours of Arabic study. The students study both written and recorded material taken from the well-known Arab and foreign broadcasts such as Al-Jazeera, BBC Arabic and al-arabiyya. In the beginning, students hear the news recording and then check the written text. New vocabulary is listed at the bottom of each text. After learning the text in its written form, students go back to the recorded text and practice it. The instructor will teach the students how to express the text orally. The course will provide advanced instruction in grammar and stylistic features of modern Arabic. Each student will prepare a project related to the innovation of modern Arabic. At the conclusion of the course, the students will present their project in Arabic in front of the class. Media Arabic Level IV: Proficiency Level (MEAR 123) This course is designed for students who reach a high level in Media Arabic and want to advance their listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. The course will also have emphasis on perfecting the right pronunciation of Media Arabic (60 academic hours/ 4 credits) *The following courses are offered twice in July and August Courses upon Request The Arabic School designs special courses for groups of students during the whole year according to their studying requirement. The teachers of the Arabic School are qualified to teach regular students, diplomats and others from various institutions requiring grades. 2

3 We also offer private lessons that are organized upon the request of the students. Program Details 1 Bethlehem University Bethlehem University of the Holy Land is a Catholic Christian co-educational institution of higher learning founded in 1973 in the Lasallian tradition, open to students of all faith traditions. Bethlehem University, the first university established in the West Bank, traces its roots to 1893 when the De La Salle Christian Brothers started to open schools in the Middle East. Beginning with 112 students during its first year, the enrolment of the University increased steadily, establishing a record high of 3,054 in the semester of fall The number of highly academically qualified and dedicated Palestinian faculty and staff along with their international colleagues of lay men and women, De La Salle Christian Brothers and members of various religious orders of sisters and priests, grew to meet the developing needs of teaching, research, community service and administration at the University. The University s story is one of people committed to pursuing their higher education perseverance and courage in the face of adversity and injustice working together in hope with an ever widening international circle of colleagues to build a better future. 2 The Setting The University campus is located on the highest hill in Bethlehem, eight kilometers south of Jerusalem. The following historical places in Bethlehem are in walking distance from the campus: the Church of the Nativity, King David's Well, Rachel's Tomb, the Shepherd s Field and Solomon s Pools. The summer intensive courses will be held at the University campus, meanwhile the regular courses will be taught in the Brother Vincent Malham Center, which is a historic, 100 year old Bethlehem house located next to the Church of the Nativity and the Milk Grotto. After a period 3

4 of renovation, it was dedicated to serve as a multi-purpose building for Bethlehem University in April It hosts the Intangible Cultural Heritage of the Palestinians, which includes the Palestinian Traditional Music Archive and the Oral History Project (under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Halloun). This project preserves and promotes Palestinian culture, music, and poetry. See map for details (page 6). 3 Academic Credit Fifteen credit hours of course work are equivalent to one credit in many Northern American institutions of higher education. The credits offered for the courses have been planned accordingly. The Grading Scale is as follows: A C D B C 0-59 Failure B D+ 4 Course Description All courses follow a clear and systematic methodology and use the methodology of Prof. Dr. Halloun. Teaching language is English. The Media Arabic courses use the following books: Moin Halloun: Palestinian and Arab Written Press, Bethlehem 2009 (Level 1+2). Moin Halloun: Broadcasting Press, Bethlehem 2005 (Level 3). Moin Halloun: Lexicon of Innovations used in Media Arabic. Arabic-English-German Dictionary- Supplement to Hans Wehr. Bethlehem Level 3 includes listening to features of BBC Arabic, al-arabiyya and al-jazeera. The Spoken Arabic courses use the following books: Moin Halloun: Spoken Arabic for Foreigners. An Introduction to the Palestinian 4

5 Dialect Vol. I + II incl. CD-ROM (Level 1 Vol. 1, Unit 1-15; Level 2 Vol. 1 Unit 16-28; Level 3 Vol. 2). Moin Halloun: A dictionary of the Standard Dialect Spoken in Palestine, Bethlehem Accommodation Students must make their own arrangements at a hotel, hostel, pension, or private home in Jerusalem or Bethlehem. Reservations should be made well in advance or students have to arrive in Bethlehem several days before registration to find living accommodations. The university does not arrange student housing but the Arabic School can put you in contact with our partner Siraj Center who can help you to find a suitable accommodation. If you need any assistance, please send an to Iliana Awwad: [email protected] 6 Insurance All insurance coverage including medical, life, accident etc. is under the responsibility of the student. Please note that students will be required to present proof of a valid medical insurance at registration. 7 University Regulations Students are expected to abide by the regulations of Bethlehem University on campus. While living off campus, in the hotels or with families, they are expected to behave as ambassadors of good will. 8 Summary of Fees All fees are listed in US Dollars. Students from abroad are requested to pay their fees in US$. The fees are to be paid in cash US$ to the program coordinator first day of class. A. Spoken Arabic Audit with credit, all levels 800 US$ Spoken Arabic Audit without credit, all levels 750 US$ B. Media Arabic (MSA) Audit with credit, all levels 800 US$ Media Arabic (MSA) Audit without credit, all levels 750 US$ (The total fees include: Application Fees, Tuition per credit, Course fees, Computer Fees, Registration Fees, ID Fees, Accident Insurance Fees in Campus and other fees). Materials used by the Institute are not included in the fees. Students have to buy their books from the University bookshop first day of class or before. The books prices are: 1. Spoken Arabic for Foreigners Vol NIS/$34.00/25 2. Spoken Arabic for Foreigners Vol NIS/$34.00/25 3. A Practical Dictionary of the Standard Dialect Spoken in Palestine 150 NIS/$42.00/30 4. CD vol. 1 50NIS/$14.00/10 5. CD vol. 2 50NIS/$14.00/ Media Arabic-Part 1 Introduction to Arab Written Press Level I &II 120NIS/ $34.00/ CD Media book 50NIS/$14.00/10 5

6 9 Application Process To apply for one or more of the intensive summer courses, please complete the registration form that can be found on this website: *The July intensive courses run from Monday, July 6th to Wednesday, July 29 th, *The August intensive courses run from Monday August 3 rd to Wednesday, August 26 th, 2015 Each course meets Monday through Thursday from 9 am to 1 pm. For questions & registration please call or write to: [email protected] 6