Arabic (Modern Standard)

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.

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)

• 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
• Class times: choose between Group A: Mon 4-6 pm (Bancroft 1.01.1 - please note the room has changed from iQEast Crt to Bancroft) OR Group B: Tue 4-6 pm (Language Lab 3)

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

• 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
• Class times: Mon 11-1 pm (Bancroft 2.07) AND Wed 11-1 pm (Language Lab 1)

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

• 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
• Class times: Mon 1-3 pm (ArtsTwo 3.20) AND Tue 6-8 pm (venue TBC)

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

• 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
• Class times: Semester 1: Mon 11-1 pm (Bancroft 2.07) AND Wed 11-1 pm (Language Lab 1), Semester 2: Mon 11-1 pm (Graduate Centre 202) AND Wed 11-1 pm (Language Lab 1)

 Arabic Language and Culture 1b (one weekly session over 2 semesters)

• 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
• Class times: Mon 6-8 pm (Language Lab 2)

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

• 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
• Class times: Mon 11-1 pm (Graduate Centre 202) AND Wed 11-1 pm (Language Lab 1)

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

• Module Code: LAN5051 (credit) / LAN5056 (non-credit)
• Level: Lower Intermediate
• Schedule: 11 weeks (25^th September – 15^th December 2023)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Tue 11-1 pm (iQ East Court 1.05) AND Wed 2-4 pm (ArtsOne 2.44)

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

• 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
• Class times: Semester 1: Tue 11-1 pm (iQ East Court 1.05) AND Wed 2-4 pm (ArtsOne 2.44), Semester 2: Tue 10-12 pm (ArtsOne 1.31) AND Wed 2-4 pm (Bancroft Language Lab 1)

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

• Module Code: LAN5052 (credit) / LAN5057 (non-credit)
• Level: Intermediate
• Schedule: 11 weeks (22^nd January – 12^th April 2024)
• Hours: 44 classroom hours plus 106 hours independent study
• Class times: Semester 1: Tue 10-12 pm (ArtsOne 1.31) AND Wed 2-4 pm (Bancroft Language Lab 1)

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.