Description:
The CAMES summer program in the Arabic language offers intensive courses at six different levels: Introductory, High Introductory, Low Intermediate, Intermediate, High Intermediate and Advanced. The program emphasizes the instruction of the Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha). The total of 186 hours of MSA and Colloquial Lebanese Arabic instruction is the equivalent of 9 credit hours at the American University of Beirut, which may be transferred to other universities. The program is very demanding; daily attendance is mandatory and a high level of committment is required from students. A typical day at the CAMES summer Arabic program consists of about 6 hours of classroom instruction (MSA and Colloquial), in addition to a minimum of 4-5 hours of homework.
Highlights:
Intensive Arabic instruction.
Designed for students who need to improve their Arabic language for academic or professional purposes.
Minimum Education: High School
Language:
Arabic
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
Arabic
Cost in US$: $4,148 - $4,407
Cost Includes: Tuition for Modern Standard Arabic: $3,543
Accommodation: $692 (private) / $527 (semi-private) / $433 (shared)
Health Insurance: $130
Sports Facilities Usage: $42
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
This Program is open to
World Wide
Participants.
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Participants Travel to Lebanon
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 12 - 15
Application Process Involves:
- Essay
- Letters of Reference
- Resume
- Transcript
- Written Application