Culture and Arabic Language for non-speakers

Arabic Language ranks sixth in the world's league table of languages, with an estimated 344 million native speakers. It belongs to the Semitic group of languages which also includes Hebrew and Amharic. There are many Arabic dialects. Classical Arabic. An adapted form of this, known as Modern Standard Arabic, is used in books, newspapers, on television and radio, in the mosques, and in conversation between educated Arabs from different countries (for example at international conferences). Learning Arabic certainly takes time and practice, but there are not many irregularities in the grammar. It's much less complicated than Latin, and probably simpler than German, too. Arabic has very few irregular verbs and does not use "is" or "are" at all in the present tense.

The center provides teaching Arabic as a foreign language through native bilingualteachers, who have the scientific and practical experience. The center uses the mosteffective means in teaching (i.e., electronic, interactive and F2F interaction). The center also focuses on real life learning through actual cultural and social activities

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Visits included but not limited to Petra, Rum Valley, Badea (desert). Attendance of social and cultural activities such as marriage ceremony, sports…etc.

This Department is Directed by Dr. Yousef A. Rabab'ah, A professor of Arabic Language and Grammar, A former Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Near Eastern Studies. Cornell University.For more details please click the CV

Department Staff: Ayshah Al-Amareen An Application Form is here