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Arabic (Modern Standard)

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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 2025/26 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 or take a diagnostic test.

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 offered in 2025-26 are listed below. Times and rooms will be added as the information becomes available.

Registration for non-credit bearing modules will open in August 2025.

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)

  • Module Code: LAN4151 (15 credits) / LAN4156 (non-credit)
  • For: Complete beginners. Target level: A1
  • Schedule: 22 weeks (22nd September 2025 – 17th April 2026)
  • Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC (will be confirmed in July 2025)

 Arabic Language and Culture 1a (two weekly sessions, semester 1 only)

  • Module Code: LAN4051 (15 credits) / LAN4056 (non-credit)
  • For: Complete beginners. Target level: A1
  • Schedule: 11 weeks (22nd September – 12th December 2025)
  • Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC (will be confirmed in July 2025)

 Arabic Language and Culture 1a (two weekly sessions, semester 2 only)

  • Module Code: LAN4053 (15 credits) / LAN4056B (non-credit)
  • For: Complete beginners. Target level: A1
  • Schedule: 11 weeks (26th January –17th April 2026)
  • Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC (will be confirmed in July 2025)

Arabic Language and Culture 1 (two weekly sessions over 2 semesters)

  • Module Code: LAN4050 (30 credits) / LAN4055 (non-credit)
  • For: Complete beginners. Target level: A2
  • Schedule: 22 weeks (22nd September 2025 – 17th April 2026)
  • Hours: 88 classroom hours plus 212 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC (will be confirmed in July 2025)

  Arabic Language and Culture 1b (two weekly sessions, semester 2 only)

  • Module Code: LAN4052 (15 credits) / LAN4057 (non-credit)
  • For: learners with level A1. Target level: A2
  • Schedule: 11 weeks (26th January –17th April 2026)
  • Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC (will be confirmed in July 2025)

Arabic Language and Culture 2a (two weekly sessions, semester 1 only)

  • Module Code: LAN5051 (15 credits) / LAN5056 (non-credit)
  • For: Learners with level A1-A2. Target level: Lower Intermediate
  • Schedule: 11 weeks (22nd September – 12th December 2025)
  • Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC (will be confirmed in July 2025)

 Arabic Language and Culture 2 (two weekly sessions over 2 semesters)

  • Module Code: LAN5050 (30 credits) / LAN5055 (non-credit)
  • For: Learners with level A1-A2. Target level: Intermediate
  • Schedule: 22 weeks (22nd September 2025 – 17th April 2026)
  • Hours: 88 classroom hours plus 212 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC (will be confirmed in July 2025)

 Arabic Language and Culture 2b (two weekly sessions, semester 2 only)

  • Module Code: LAN5052 (15 credits) / LAN5057 (non-credit)
  • For: Learners with level A2. Target level: Intermediate
  • Schedule: 11 weeks (26th January –17th April 2026)
  • Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
  • Class times: TBC (will be confirmed in July 2025)

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.

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