Arabic

Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) provides the most balanced language base for studying Arabic. It is a moderate idiom that bridges the classical Arabic of literature and the Quran, and the commonly spoken dialects of the 22 Arab countries. All native Arabic speakers can easily alternate between their spoken dialects and MSA. The language of education and scholarship, MSA is also used for communications and formal media, such as newspapers. This course has been designed for learners who want an introduction to this neutral Arabic form for tourism, business, study or personal enrichment. In addition to practising speaking and understanding the language, we will use the Arabic alphabet and transliteration to support reading and writing skills.

Colloquial Egyptian Arabic is the dialect spoken in Egypt. Since it is the major language of cinema and the music and entertainment industries, Colloquial Egyptian Arabic is commonly understood by the entire Arab world. Smooth pronunciation, rhythmic sounds and subtle humour are characteristics of the language. The four levels in this course have been designed for learners who want to be able to speak and engage in everyday daily experiences.

Arabic Courses

SCS 1847 Arabic (Colloquial Egyptian): Level I
SCS 1848 Arabic (Colloquial Egyptian): Level II
SCS 1849 Arabic (Colloquial Egyptian): Level III
SCS 1850 Arabic (Colloquial Egyptian): Level IV
SCS 2388 Arabic (Modern Standard) for Beginners
SCS 0643 Private Instruction in Languages
SCS 2551 Semi-Private Instruction in Languages
SCS 1797 Preparation for Graduate Reading Exam: Languages