Summer 2022 courses
The Program in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies is pleased to offer Classical Qur'anic Arabic this summer.

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The Program in Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies is pleased to offer Classical Qur'anic Arabic this summer.
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Patrick McCabe, '21: "I was recently tasked with a spontaneous interview with Sky News Arabic. I was not given any time to prep, but it was a great experience getting to speak in Arabic for a major news channel here, and I wanted to share it with you. Having the opportunity to major in the language really was a gift."…
Marhaba!
Just last week we were given the clearance to host Arabic club events in-person. Some of you may have attended our virtual club event. Now that the overall situation is looking better, we can actually meet in person, outside. We will maintain physical distancing, and we will wear our favorite masks. We are working on securing masks with Arabic writing on them.We have an event tentatively scheduled for Monday (9/28), and it will be outside. …
The goal of this course is to develop a basic knowledge of the Classical/Koranic Arabic, with emphasis on an overview of grammar and syntax, vocabulary acquisition, and serial readings of Islamic texts. We read selections from Qur'an, Qur'anic exegeses, hadith (Prophetic tradition), and other related material. We learn how to use Arabic dictionary and bibliographical references (in print and online). (Prereq.: one year of college level Modern Standard Arabic)…