Arabic
The Arabic language courses of the University of Groningen Language Centre are introductions to the most spoken version (Egyptian/standard Arabic). This form is spoken in Egypt, but is also understood in other Arab countries in the Middle East and the Gulf countries.
The main focus of our Arabic courses will be on conversation in everyday situations in relation to cultural customs in the Arab world. In addition, attention will be paid to grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. You will also learn to read and write the Arabic script (level 0 > lower A1), so you are able to recognize familiar written words in the Arab world such as toponyms and street signs. The higher levels are more focused on conversations and everyday situations.
Language of Instruction
The target language is the language of instruction as much as possible. When necessary, the course is taught in Dutch and/or English.
Schedule and registration
At the moment there are no courses open for registration. The next course round will start in September 2023. If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will keep you informed about the exact start of the course registration.
Level 0 > pre A1 is for participants who speak little or no Arabic and is very suitable as preparation for a visit to the Arab world and the follow-up courses.
Study load
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Online course: 18 contact hours, in addition a total of around 30 hours of self-study.
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Course in person: 24 contact hours, in addition a total of around 30 hours of self-study.
Course Material
The course material is not included in the course fee and is not available at the Language Centre.
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Kristen Brustad, Alif baa: introduction to Arabic letters and sounds 3rd edition
ISBN 9781589016323-
Access to the accompanying website alkitaabtextbook.com is $ 25. Access is not mandatory, but recommended. More information about the course will be given during the first lesson.
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In case the book mentioned above is unavailable, you can order the following book:
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Kristen Brustad, Alif baa: introduction to Arabic letters and sounds Student's edition 3rd edition
ISBN 9781589016446
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Brightspace
You will also be using online course material in Brightspace, the blackboard learning environment of the University of Groningen.
At the moment there are no courses open for registration. The next course round will start in September 2023. If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will keep you informed about the exact start of the course registration.
Level pre A1 > A1 is for participants who successfully completed level 0 > pre A1 and/or who know how to read and write in Arabic.
Study load
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Online course: 18 contact hours, in addition a total of around 30 hours of self-study.
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Course in person: 24 contact hours, in addition a total of around 30 hours of self-study.
Office hour
If you want to register and you have not previously taken an Arabic course at the Language Centre, we advise you to visit the office hour to discuss with a teacher which course would suit you best, but this is not mandatory. Please note that you can already register for the course you are interested in.
Office hours only take place in the period before the start of the course. If office hours are scheduled, you can make your appointment here.
Course Material
The course material is not included in the course fee and is not available at the Language Centre.
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Kristen Brustad, Alif baa: introduction to Arabic letters and sounds 3rd edition
ISBN 9781589016323-
Access to the accompanying website alkitaabtextbook.com is $ 25. Access is not mandatory, but recommended. More information about the course will be given during the first lesson.
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Kristen Brustad, Mahmoud Al-Batal, Al-Kitaab fii Ta’allum al-‘Arabiyya 3rd edition
ISBN 9781589017368 (or older edition: 9781589011045)-
Access to the accompanying website alkitaabtextbook.com is $ 25. Access is not mandatory, but recommended. More information about the course will be given during the first lesson.
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Brightspace
You will also be using online course material in Brightspace, the blackboard learning environment of the University of Groningen.
At the moment there are no courses open for registration. The next course round will start in September 2023. If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will keep you informed about the exact start of the course registration.
Level A1 > A2 is for participants who successfully completed the beginner's courses and/or who know how to read and write in Arabic.
Study load
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Online course: 18 contact hours, in addition a total of around 30 hours of self-study.
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Course in person: 24 contact hours, in addition a total of around 30 hours of self-study.
Office hour
If you want to register and you have not previously taken an Arabic course at the Language Centre, we advise you to visit the office hour to discuss with a teacher which course would suit you best, but this is not mandatory. Please note that you can already register for the course you are interested in.
Office hours only take place in the period before the start of the course. If office hours are scheduled, you can make your appointment here.
Course Material
The course material is not included in the course fee and is not available at the Language Centre.
-
Kristen Brustad, Mahmoud Al-Batal, Al-Kitaab fii Ta’allum al-‘Arabiyya 3rd edition
ISBN 9781589017368 (or older edition: 9781589011045)-
Access to the accompanying website alkitaabtextbook.com is $ 25. Access is not mandatory, but recommended. More information about the course will be given during the first lesson.
-
Brightspace
You will also be using online course material in Brightspace, the blackboard learning environment of the University of Groningen.
At the moment there are no courses open for registration. The next course round will start in September 2023. If you subscribe to our newsletter, we will keep you informed about the exact start of the course registration.
Level A2 > A2/B1 is for participants who successfully completed the A1 > A2 course and/or who know how to read and write in Arabic.
Study load
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Online course: 18 contact hours, in addition a total of around 30 hours of self-study.
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Course in person: 24 contact hours, in addition a total of around 30 hours of self-study.
Office hour
If you want to register and you have not previously taken an Arabic course at the Language Centre, we advise you to visit the office hour to discuss with a teacher which course would suit you best, but this is not mandatory. Please note that you can already register for the course you are interested in.
Office hours only take place in the period before the start of the course. If office hours are scheduled, you can make your appointment here.
Course Material
The course material is not included in the course fee and is not available at the Language Centre.
-
Kristen Brustad, Mahmoud Al-Batal, Al-Kitaab fii Ta’allum al-‘Arabiyya 3rd edition
ISBN 9781589017368 (or older edition: 9781589011045)-
Access to the accompanying website alkitaabtextbook.com is $ 25. Access is not mandatory, but recommended. More information about the course will be given during the first lesson.
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Brightspace
You will also be using online course material in Brightspace, the blackboard learning environment of the University of Groningen.
Rates
| Student | Discount | Full |
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| € 260 | € 380 | € 415 |
| Optional Rosetta Stone account for online independent study: € 105 |
Use a Rosetta Stone account for online independent study besides one of our language courses, to keep working on your language skills during and after the course. This is not compulsory for our language courses and will not be used by the teacher.
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Interested in the Middle East and want more besides our Arabic language course? Take a look at the site of Middle Eastern Studies of the University of Groningen.
| Last modified: | 08 March 2023 09.29 a.m. |