2007 Summer Intensive Arabic Program

Brigham Young University

The Center for Language Studies at Brigham Young University (BYU) will offer first- and second-year intensive Arabic during its Summer Term (June 25 - August 16, 2007). At BYU, we take an innovative approach to learning Arabic: students are exposed to Arabic as it is actually used in the Arab world. From the first day of class (101), students begin learning to speak Egyptian Arabic (the most widely understood Arabic dialect and one closely related to neighboring dialects such as urban Palestinian). Classes are highly interactive. One-on-one conversations with an Arab tutor, film evenings, soccer games, cooking lessons... are also an integral part of the experience. Students are encouraged to room with BYU students from the Arab world. The focus of the second-year course is on Modern Standard Arabic; however, students will continue to work on Egyptian and will be exposed to some Levantine and Moroccan Arabic in and outside of the classroom. Students enrolling in the second-year course should have completed lesson 15 in Al-Kitaab, vol. 1 (or the equivalent).

There is no financial aid available for non-BYU students, however, the relatively low cost of BYU tuition makes this program a good buy. For information on the program (including registration and costs) see:

http://saas.byu.edu/depts/admissions/visiting.aspx

If you are interested in our summer Arabic program but are not familiar with Brigham Young University, you should take time to familiarize yourself with this unique institution, which is sponsored by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One need not be a member to attend BYU, but all students are expected to live according to the BYU Honor Code. The Honor Code and other information about BYU can be found at:

http://www.byu.edu

Please address questions to: arabic@byu.edu