Description

The CAMES summer program in the Arabic language offers intensive courses at seven different levels: Introductory, High Introductory, Low Intermediate, Intermediate, High Intermediate, Advanced and Superior. 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 commitment 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

Languages

• Arabic

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Arabic

Cost in US$:

around 4,700 USD

Program Fees Include:

Tuition for Modern Standard Arabic: around 3,800 USD
Accommodation: 692 USD (private) / 527 USD (semi-private) / 433 USD (shared)
Health Insurance: 130 USD
Sports Facilities Usage: 42 USD

Credit Available

yes

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

in Groups of 12 - 15

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application
• Essay