Why Learn Arabic?
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1. Arabic is one of the six official
languages at the United Nations.
Arabic is not only an official language at
the United Nations, but also at the Arab
League, the Organization of Islamic
Conference, and the African Union.
2. Arabic is the 5th most commonly
spoken native language in the world.
Arabic is the official language of over 23
countries and there are well over 400
million native speakers of the language.
These speakers are largely concentrated
in the Middle East, but there are also other
native speakers of Arabic throughout the
world.
3. There is a high demand and low supply
of Arabic-speakers.
With the growing importance of the
Middle East in international affairs, and
the extreme shortage of United Nations
staff who are versed in the Arabic
language and culture. Those who study
Arabic might better their chances to work
in the different missions and offices in the
Arab world.
4. Arabic is a language of strategic
importance.
The US government has designated
Arabic as a language of strategic
importance. This is to speak about the
growing need for proficient speakers of
the language. Just think of how many
offices and missions are now in The Arab
countries!
5. Knowing Arabic can promote
intercultural understanding.
Events in the Middle East affect our daily
lives and work at the United Nations.
Being unaware of the language and
culture might lead to mistrust and
miscommunication, and to an inability to
cooperate.
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Regular Courses
Regular 1 LMS-1129-24
T/Th 8:00-9:30 a.m. 15 Sep - 3 Dec in S-1520
Regular 1 LMS-1129-25
T/Th 12:00-1:30 p.m. 15 Sep—3 Dec in S-1520
Regular 1 LMS-1129-26
M/W 1:30-3:00 p.m. 14 Sep- 2 Dec in S-1520
Regular 2 LMS-1177-21
M/W 8:00-9:30 a.m. 14 Sep—2 Dec in S-1520
Regular 2 LMS-1177-22
T/Th 1:30-3:00 p.m. 15 Sep—3 Dec in S-1520
Regular 3 LMS-1178-16
M/W 12:00-1:30 p.m. 14 Sep—2 Dec in S-1520
Regular 4 LMS-1179-10
M/W 1:30-3:00 p.m. WebEx Fri 12:00– 1:00 p.m.
5 October—2 December in GA-1B141B
Regular 5 LMS-1180-10
M/W 12:00-1:30 p.m.
WebEx Tue 12:00– 1:00 p.m.
5 October—2 December in GA-1B141B
Regular 6 LMS-1181-9
T/Th 1:30-3:00 p.m. WebEx Wed 3:00—4:00 p.m.
6 October—3 December in GA-1B141B
Intermediate Consolidation LMS-2126-1
M/W 1:30-3:00 p.m. 5 Oct—2 Dec
in GA-1B141A
Advanced Consolidation LMS-2127-1
T/ Th 12:00-1:30 p.m. 6 Oct—3 Dec
in GA-1B141A
Media I LMS-1138-9
Mon 5:30-7:30 p.m. 5 Oct—30 Nov
in GA-1B141B
Media II LMS-1142-9
Wed 5:30-7:30 p.m. 7 Oct—2 Dec
in GA-1B141B
Media III LMS-1143-9
Thu 5:30-7:30 p.m. 8 Oct—3 Dec in GA-1B141B
Specialized Courses
Egyptian Dialect LMS-1139-6
Wed 5:30-7:30 p.m. 28 Oct - 2 Dec in GA-1B141A
Calligraphy I LMS-1141-9
Mon 5:30-7:30 p.m. 5 Oct - 30 Nov in S-19MM2
Calligraphy II LMS-1395-6
Tues 5:30-7:30 p.m. 6 Oct - 1 Dec in S-19MM2
Alif Arabic LMS-1847-3
Wed 5:30-7:30 p.m. 28 Oct - 2 Dec in GA-1B141D
Baa Arabic LMS-2128-1
Wed 5:30-7:30 p.m. 16 Sep - 21 Oct in S-1520
Arabic Text Processing LMS-2129-1
Mon 1:30-3:00 p.m. 19 Oct—2 Nov in DC2-628
Arabic Text Editing LMS-2130-1
Mon 1:30-3:00 p.m. 9 Nov - 23 Nov in DC2-628
Conversation I LMS-1140-9
Mon 5:30-7:30 p.m. 5 Oct - 1 Dec in GA-1B141A
Conversation II LMS-1393-6
Tue 5:30-7:30 p.m. 6 Oct– 1 Dec in GA-1B141B
Conversation III LMS-1507-4
Thurs 5:30-7:30 p.m. 7 Oct - 3 Dec in GA-1B141A
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Specialized Courses Description
Arabic Advanced I, II and III
The courses offer students the opportunity to
develop and master skills in reading, writing,
listening, and speaking in Arabic.
Arabic Media I, II, and III
Course I and II improve students’ knowledge of MSA
through the language used in Arab Media, touching
on the different views on major issues around the
world.
Course III assists students in gaining a higher
proficiency level. Course materials include Arabic-
language reports, press and journals published by
the UN and published by Arabic media.
Arabic Calligraphy
Participants study the different types of script in
Arabic Calligraphy, with the historical background,
to familiarize them with the major and popular forms
of arts mastered by Arabs.
Egyptian Dialect
Egyptian Arabic (Egypt) is widely understood and
used. This course will enable students to understand
and master the Egyptian dialect. Discussions will be
held in Egyptian dialect to improve students’
communication skills. The course will also work on
students’ conversation skills in the dialect and will
help them better understand Egyptian culture.
Alif Arabic
This course introduces the Arabic writing and sound
systems, as well as basic vocabulary and grammar.
Participants will be introduced to the Arabic
alphabet through listening and writing exercises
provided in the textbook. Participants will also be
exposed to short conversations covering cultural
topics. By the end of the course, participants will be
able to read and write simple messages about daily
routines and their immediate environment.
Arabic Composition
The Arabic Composition course focuses on
developing participants’ writing competency
through coached writing exercises and assignments
on a variety of topics. This course covers a multitude
of strategies to provide participants with best
practices in writing.