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One of the most important things in my life is to be able to understand God’s message…even just understanding one word in the Quran can improve your relationship with God. Brandon Merrifield, Foundation Year
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About ASI
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Why study Arabic at ASI?
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The Arabic Intensive
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Course Details
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Progression
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About Al-Salam Institute A CENTRE FOR ARABIC AND ISLAMIC SCIENCES Al-Salam Institute was established in Oxford (UK) in 2006 in order to provide students and working professionals with the opportunity to study Arabic and the Islamic sciences at a manageable pace. We live in the modern world and yet have a vast intellectual heritage as Muslims. Our mission at Al-Salam Institute is to deliver the authentic teachings of Islam through classical texts with a profound awareness of the modern era. Our vision is to produce a new generation of leading scholars and intellectuals who are characterised by their sound knowledge and understanding of the authentic sources, independence of mind, and embodiment of Prophetic virtue. Through a combination of residential programmes, educational short courses, and our pioneering Islamic Scholarship Programmes, we seek to provide unique learning opportunities for students in the UK and overseas. Our presence in the heart of London alongside our global online outreach facilities means that we have been blessed to be able to provide tailor-made learning opportunities for Muslims all over the world.
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Why study Arabic at ASI? In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the study of Classical Arabic. Whether you are seeking to strengthen your personal relationship with the Qur'an and Hadith, or access the corpus of classical Arabic literature, learning the language is key. At Al-Salam Institute, our programmes are more than just a teacher, a textbook and a whiteboard. Our Arabic department faculty members are both well-trained in the Classical Arabic language, as well as highly qualiďŹ ed in education and language instruction. We have produced tailor-made Arabic programmes designed to provide students with a profound understanding of the language. All our resources have been personalised with our students in mind, including textbooks, workbooks, vocabulary apps, workshops, lesson slides and more. Whether you are looking to connect with religious heritage, access literature and media, or simply learn one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, studying with ASI will provide you with the solid basis you need to begin (or continue!) your journey in learning the Arabic language.
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The teachers have a really wonderful way of bringing out some of the subtle aspects of the language and they’re really well studied. Faizan Jabbar, Arabic Immersion Year
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The Arabic Intensive Overview ASI’s Summer Arabic Intensive lays the groundwork for students to begin developing a sense of comfort with the Arabic language. The course will serve as an in-depth study of the core foundation of the Arabic language, with the primary aim of helping students comprehend Quranic verses and basic-intermediate Classical Arabic texts. This programme has been designed to take students from no comprehension in the Arabic language to an intermediate level in the skills of reading and writing. The focus will be on introducing students to the principles of Arabic grammar and morphology in order to drastically improve their comprehension, as well as their ability to construct a precise body of text – skills that will facilitate and enhance the rest of their journey in learning Arabic. Some of the topics students will cover are: Nouns Verbs Particles
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Diptotes Derivatives Morphology cycles
Learning Outcomes Read basic-intermediate level classical Arabic texts Recognise the skeletal structure of Arabic sentences Grammatically form and analyse entire passages Translate basic sentences and Qur’anic verses Learn more than 500 new vocabulary words and expressions
Course Materials (included) ASI Technical Sciences Textbook ASI Exercise Book (including vocabulary pack) Lesson slides Supplementary online resources (including Arabic Skills Workshop and Quizlet classroom)
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Course Details Locations: London & Manchester Duration: 3 weeks Dates: 29th July – 16th August 2019 Time: 6pm – 9pm (Mon-Fri) Limited capacity
Course Fees:
(Includes tuition fees, course materials and supplementary online workshop)
- £600 - Early bird £550 (deadline 14th June 2019)
Application deadline: 8th July 2019
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The syllabus is very comprehensive, it definitely gives me the opportunity to explore the Arabic language and its complexities. Nazmiye Yolcu, Arabic Immersion Year
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Once someone really goes through the syllabus and the method that we're taught you can really appreciate how much work has been put behind it. Zaynab Caunhye, ASI Student
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Instructors Our highly qualiďŹ ed instructors are trained to actively engage students, using a variety of techniques to make learning relevant and interactive. Sessions will include group work, learning activities, lectures, discussion, examples, and more. Ustadh Akhlaaq Choudry spent several years abroad pursuing Arabic and Islamic studies after graduating from university with a BSc and Masters in Geology. Since returning to the UK, he has been furthering his studies with Al-Salam Institute and has extensive experience in teaching the Arabic language. He is currently the Head of the Arabic Department at ASI.
Ustadh Sabih Khwaja spent many years studying Arabic in Saudi Arabia, Mauritania, Morocco and Jordan, completing his MA in Islamic Studies at SOAS, University of London. He is a Senior Arabic Teacher at ASI, with a speciďŹ c focus on developing tailor-made Arabic curricular for those studying Classical Arabic in the West.
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One of the best aspects of studying Arabic at ASI is the fact that everyone here has a really keen desire to learn the language and also to teach it… that’s something that’s really wonderful for me. Arabic Immersion Year Student
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Progression After completing an intensive, many students may not know how to progress further in their studies. With ASI, students who successfully complete the Arabic Intensive will be eligible to apply for ASI’s Arabic Immersion Year. The Arabic Immersion Year is tailored for students who have progressed beyond a foundational level. The year-long course provides an immersive environment for students to improve in their knowledge of Arabic grammar and morphology, as well as further develop their skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing in the Arabic language.
Modules Grammar
Applied Arabic
Quranic Studies
Morphology
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Skills and Training
Students who successfully complete all modules of the Arabic Immersion Year (including written assignments and examinations) will be awarded a Diploma in Classical Arabic Language. For more information on the Arabic Immersion Year visit alsalam.ac.uk
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Arabic is one of the fundamental aspects of studying any of the other Islamic sciences. In order to progress as a student of knowledge I feel that Arabic is an absolute key cornerstone. Faizan Jabbar, Arabic Immersion Year
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