Program Overview
The Diploma in Arabic as a Foreign Language: Heritage, Culture and Civilization aims to enable the students to communicate effectively in Arabic and to introduce them to the Arab heritage, diverse cultures and civilization.
It focuses on enhancing the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing.
The Diploma has four language levels ranging from elementary Arabic to Superior Arabic. After completing all levels, students are expected to complete two elective courses on culture, heritage, literature or civilization.
Educational objectives
The major objectives of the program are:
- To enable candidates to communicate effectively in Arabic and in particular in terms of listening, speaking, reading and writing.
- To promote the ability to assemble information and communicate ideas through the medium of Arabic;
- To cultivate an interest in contemporary Arabic art, history, and culture.
Target Audience
- Diplomatic missions
- Media & Journalism
- International Communities
Program learning outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding:
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K1 - Acquire all the Arabic lexis specified by the program, including an understanding of the multiple meanings of words.
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K2 - Demonstrate a solid understanding of grammar and structure.
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K3 - Demonstrate a solid command of writing mechanics.
Skills:
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S1 - Demonstrate comprehension of a broad range of reading texts.
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S2 - Communicate effectively in spoken and written Arabic on both general and specialized topics.
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S3 - Extract information and details from speech on a range of topics at natural speed.
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S4 - Read texts in Arabic on a broad range of topics.
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S5 - Deliver presentations on selected topics pertinent to the Arab world, its history, culture, literature, and current affairs.
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S6 - Use technology to present and process information.
Values, Responsibility and Autonomy:
Career opportunities
Upon completion of the diploma, graduate of this program will possess the necessary skills to work as:
- Junior teachers of Arabic as a Foreign Language for beginners
- Junior writers or editors in magazines, newspapers, blogs, etc., or editorial boards
- In house/freelance translators and/or liaisons
- Bilingual personnel in multinational corporations and public relation agencies
- Junior writers/commentators on business and finance
- Arabic calligraphers
- Liaison officers in diplomatic missions
- Freelance writers
Graduates of this program will be equally qualified to join any undergraduate or postgraduate program that requires proficiency in Arabic.
Admission Requirements:
- High School or equivalent
