Modern Arabic

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.

Arabic modules for 2023/24 are offered at Beginner, Elementary or Intermediate levels.

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.

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. Timetable information will be available from August 2023.

Registration for credit bearing modules for academic year 2023/24 is available on MySIS until 23 April 2023. Registration for non-credit bearing modules will open in August 2023.

Arabic Language and Culture 1a

• Module Code: LAN4151 (credit) / LAN4156 (non-credit)
• Level: Beginner
• Schedule: 22 weeks (25^th September 2023 – 12^th April 2024)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study

 Arabic Language and Culture 1a

• Module Code: LAN4051 (credit) / LAN4056 (non-credit)
• Level: Beginner
• Schedule: 11 weeks (25^th September – 15^th December 2023)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study

 Arabic Language and Culture 1a

• Module Code: LAN4053 (credit) / LAN4056B (non-credit)
• Level: Beginner
• Schedule: 11 weeks (22^nd January – 12^th April 2024)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study

Arabic Language and Culture 1

• Module Code: LAN4050 (credit) / LAN4055 (non-credit)
• Level: Beginner
• Schedule: 22 weeks (25^th September 2023 – 12^th April 2024)
• Hours: 88 classroom hours plus 212 hours independent study

 Arabic Language and Culture 1b

• Module Code: LAN4152 (credit) / LAN4157 (non-credit)
• Level: Elementary
• Schedule: 22 weeks (25^th September 2023 – 12^th April 2024)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study

 Arabic Language and Culture 1b

• Module Code: LAN4052 (credit) / LAN4057 (non-credit)
• Level: Elementary
• Schedule: 11 weeks (22^nd January – 12^th April 2024)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study

Arabic Language and Culture 2a

• Module Code: LAN5051 (credit) / LAN5056 (non-credit)
• Level: Intermediate
• Schedule: 11 weeks (25^th September – 15^th December 2023)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study

 Arabic Language and Culture 2

• Module Code: LAN5050 (credit) / LAN5055 (non-credit)
• Level: Intermediate
• Schedule: 22 weeks (25^th September 2023 – 12^th April 2024)
• Hours: 88 classroom hours plus 212 hours independent study

 Arabic Language and Culture 2b

• Module Code: LAN5052 (credit) / LAN5057 (non-credit)
• Level: Upper Intermediate
• Schedule: 11 weeks (22^nd January – 12^th April 2024)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study

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.