Arabic is spoken by about 400 million people, is an official language in over 20 countries, and is one of the five most widely spoken languages in the world. Speakers of Arabic are in high demand. Knowledge of the language can help you in a government career, but it will also be of benefit in business and in industries such as engineering, medical, and in the non-profit and international relations sectors. Speaking Arabic can help you build relationships with business people in wealthy Middle Eastern countries like Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia.
They can be taken for credit or not-for-credit. Modules with 44 taught classroom hours are worth 15 credits, those with 88 taught classroom hours are worth 30 credits. Check your level.
You can register for modules for 2023/24 via the online application form. Continuing students who would now like to take the module for credit can follow their School's process to request a module change in September 2023.
Most of our modules are year-long. Intensive modules (two sessions @ 2 hours a week) can also be taken over one semester only. All language modules are taught in-person, on the Mile End campus. The modules for 2023-24 are listed below. Missing class times will be added as they become available.
To help with your application, you can use this form to find the right module code. You will then need to follow the instructions on the form to submit your application.
Arabic Language and Culture 1a (one weekly session over 2 semesters)
Arabic Language and Culture 1a (two weekly sessions, semester 1 only)
Arabic Language and Culture 1a (two weekly sessions, semester 2 only)
Arabic Language and Culture 1 (two weekly sessions over 2 semesters)
Arabic Language and Culture 1b (one weekly session over 2 semesters)
Arabic Language and Culture 1b (two weekly sessions, semester 2 only)
Arabic Language and Culture 2a (two weekly sessions, semester 1 only)
Arabic Language and Culture 2 (two weekly sessions over 2 semesters)
Arabic Language and Culture 2b (two weekly sessions, semester 2 only)
Please note that in some cases there may be changes to days/times or venue prior to the start of teaching. Any changes will be updated on this website.