Introduction On 25.6.1394 H corresponding to 1974 a royal decree was issued for the founding of an institute for teaching Arabic to non-Arabic speakers in Riyadh University to achieve the following goals: 1-
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Teaching Arabic to non Arab students of the University, and others who come to the Kingdom from Islamic and other countries. Conducting research in the field of studying Arabic vocabulary, structure and what is necessary to promote the Language. Preparing teachers specialized in teaching Arabic to non-native Arab speakers.
Since its foundation, the institute has been running the following tasks: 1-
Teaching Arabic to non-native Arabic speakers through two programs provided by Language and culture Department: - The intensive program. - The non-intensive program. 2Preparing teachers specialized in teaching Arabic to non-native Arabic speakers through the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Arabic to non-native Arabic speakers, provided by Teacher Preparation Department. 3Training teachers (in service) working in the field of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers through the Postgraduate Program and the one-semester course provided by Teacher Training Department. 4- Preparing teaching materials, developing Aids for Language teaching and conducting linguistic and educational studies and research.
Dean’s Message Welcome to the Arabic Language Institute site. Our Institute offers useful and exciting academic programs in a number of disciplines that have been designed to meet the needs of learners of Arabic throughout the world. The Institute was founded with the aim of designing and implementing programs for the teaching of Arabic. In addition, the Institute seeks to achieve proficiency in both practical and theoretical fields. It also seeks to provide students with the background necessary in theoretical and applied linguistics to prepare them for teaching Arabic to non-Arabic learners. In order to enhance and enrich the students’ experience in the Institute, numerous cultural, social, and academic events are also provided. As the Dean of the Institute, I am proud of the excellence we have achieved in all aspects of the program. All of the staff and students have contributed to making the Institute a vibrant and productive Arabiclanguage teaching center. Dean Dr. Nasser A. Alghali
Admission requirements Language and Culture Dept 1- A minimum of secondary school certificate with an average of v.good. 2- The applicant must not be over 25 years old. 3- The applicant must be physically fit. 4- The applicant must be a full time student.
Teacher Training Dept
Teacher preparation Dept
1- A minimum of B.A degree 1- A minimum of B.A degree or equivalent in Arabic, with a minimum grade of Education or Islamic studies v.good in on of the following: with a minimum grade of - Arabic Language. v.good. (For the one semester - Education majoring in Arabic. course a minimum of secondary - Islamic studies from an school certificate with a Arabic University. minimum average of v.good is 2- The applicant must not be required). over 35 years old. 2- The applicant must be a 3- The applicant must be teacher of Arabic as a foreign physically fit with no defects Language at the time of which may affect his ability as application. a teacher. 3- The applicant must not be 4- The applicant must pass the over (40) years old. placement test in order to be 4- The applicant must be admitted in the department. physically fit. 5- The applicant must be a full 5- The applicant must pass the time student. placement test in order to be admitted in the department. 6- The applicant must be a fulltime student. The following must be attached to the application: 1- A copy of the certificate. 2- A copy of the transcript. 3- An original letter (or letters) of recommendation by a known academic or official institution. 4- A recent medical report. 5- A copy of birth certificate. (declaration of age). 6- A copy of a valid passport. 7- 3 new photographes (size 4ďƒ?6). 8- An official letter of approval from the applicant's government to study in the Institute. 9- The full address of the applicant written in both Arabic and English. - All papers must be documented. - Admission is subject to the result of the full medical check-up done to the applicant at his arrival to the University. Please write to: scholarship secretary Arabic Language Institute P.O.Box 4274 Riyadh 11491 Saudi Arabia
Academic Departments The institute consists of three departments: 1- Language and Culture department. 2- Teacher training department. 3- Teacher preparation department.
L.C.D. LANGUAGE AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT
1- LANGUAGE AND CULTURE DEPARTMENT (LCD): Since its foundation in 1974, Arabic Language Institute has been teaching Arabic to non-native Arabic speakers through two programs provided by Language and culture Department:  
The intensive program The non-intensive program
OBJECTIVES: 1Preparing and carrying out programs and curricula for teaching Arabic Language and Culture. 2Evaluating programs designed for teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. 3Preparing and developing measurement and evaluation tools in the field of teaching Arabic as a second or foreign language. 4Enhancing cooperation with other institutions interested in promoting the Arabic language, by carrying out Arabic courses abroad. PROGRAMS: A- The intensive program: This program is allotted to scholarship students, and consists : 1- The Basic Intensive Course of four levels (each of is one semester long). 2- The Preliminary Course (one Semester). 3- The Advanced Course (one Semester) The student who successfully completes the program is awarded a Certificate of Proficiency in the Arabic Language. grading system is subject to university rules.
B- Non-intensive (evening) program: This program is intended for part-time students working in private or public sectors. It is designed for both male and female students interested in learning Arabic. It consists of four courses: 1- Arabic for General Purposes (three levels) 2- Arabic for Medical Purposes (two levels) 3- Arabic for Diplomatic Purposes (two levels) 4- Arabic for Religious Purposes (two levels)
Admission requirements: 1- A minimum of secondary school certificate with an average of v.good. 2- The applicant must not be over 25 years old. 3- The applicant must be physically fit. 4- The applicant must be a full time student. The following must be attached to the application: 1- A copy of the certificate. 2- A copy of the transcript. 3- An original letter (or letters) of recommendation by a known academic or official institution. 4- A recent medical report. 5- A copy of birth certificate. (declaration of age). 6- A copy of a valid passport. 7- 3 new photographs (size 8- An official letter of approval from the applicant's government to study in the Institute. 9- The full address of the applicant written in both Arabic and English. Please note that :  All papers must be documented.  Admission is subject to the result of the full medical check-up done to the applicant at his arrival to the University. Please write to: Language and Culture Department Arabic Language Institute King Saud University P.O.Box: 4274 Riyadh: 11491 Saudi Arabia
Language and Culture Department Staff Name
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Dr. Hassan M. Alshamrain
shamran@ksu.edu.sa
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Dr. Ali . M . AlDossari
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Dr.Ata Elmanan Abdalla Moh'd
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Dr.Abdul Moneim O. A. Al shiekh
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Dr. Mohammad. Abdulkhalig Fadhl
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Dr. Saad Alghali
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Mohammed T.N. Bin homed
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Mohammed I. Al-Fouzan
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Abdullah Saleh Alamri
asmamri@ksu.edu.sa
10
Ibrahim Mohanna Alazzaz
ialazzaz@ksu.edu.sa
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Mohammad A. Al-Ghanim
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Abdulelah M. Alkudiri
khudiri@ksu.edu.sa
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Mohamoud A. Al-mahmoud
m@al-mahmoud.net
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Hassan M. Alsayyari
sayyarih@hotmail.com
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Mohammed A. Alturki
m.alturki@yahoo.com
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Mohammad A. Al-Towaim
mtowaim@ksu.edu.sa
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Ali Mohsen Mashoof
Abu.yazan@hotmail.com
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M.A. Mohammed
mohamedabdulkhaliq@yahoo.com
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Abdullah Z. Alqahtany
adkahtan@ksu.edu.sa
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Saad Mubarak Al-mubarak
Ksa_saad_2007@hotmail.com
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Ahmad AL Haqbani Turki A. Al Zumaili Waleed Al Ararrah
haqbani@ksu.edu.sa
binhomid@yahoo.com
The Intensive program The Preliminary Courses : Code Number Course name Lang 100 Quranic Recitation Lang 101 Listening Comprehension Lang 102 Conversation Lang 103 Reading Lang 104 writing Lang 105 Structures Lang 106 vocabulary Lang 107 Sounds Total LEVEL ONE: Code Number Lang 112 Lang 113 Lang 114 Lang 115 Lang 116 Lang 117 Lang 118 Lang 119
LEVEL TWO: Code Number Lang 120 Lang 122 Lang 123 Lang 124 Lang 125 Lang 126 Lang 127
Hours (2 Cr.) (3 Cr.) (3 Cr.) (3 Cr.) (3 Cr.) (2 Cr.) (2 Cr.) (2 Cr.) 20 Cr
Course name Conversation Intensive Reading 1 Writing 1 Structures vocabulary Sounds Recitation Listening Total
Hours (3 Cr.) (3 Cr.) (3 Cr.) (2 Cr.) (2 Cr.) (2 Cr.) (2 Cr.) (3 Cr.) 20 Cr
Course name Quranic Recitation 2 Oral Composition Intensive Reading 2 Extensive Reading Written Composition 2 Grammar 1 Listening 2 Total
Hours (2 Cr.) (3 Cr.) (3 Cr.) (3 Cr.) (3 Cr.) (3 Cr.) (3 Cr.) 20 Cr
LEVEL THREE: Code Number Course name Lang 130 Quranic Recitation 3 Lang 132 Oral Comprehension 2 Lang 133 Intensive Reading 3 Lang 134 Extensive Reading 2 Lang 135 Written Composition 2 Lang 136 Grammar 2 Lang 137 Islamic Culture 1 Lang 138 Selected literary texts 1 Lang 139 Listening 3 Total
Hours (2 Cr.) (2 Cr.) (2 Cr.) (3 Cr.) (2 Cr.) (3 Cr.) (2 Cr.) (2 Cr.) (2 Cr.) 20 Cr
LEVEL FOUR: Code Number Course name Lang 140 Listening 4 Lang 143 Written Composition 3 Lang 144 Grammar 3 Lang 145 Islamic Culture 2 Lang 146 Selected literary texts 2 Lang 147 Computer applications Lang 148 Oral Comprehension 3 Lang 149 Extensive Reading 3 Total
Hours (3 Cr.) (2 Cr.) (3 Cr.) (2 Cr.) (2 Cr.) (3 Cr.) (2 Cr.) (3 Cr.) 20 Cr
The Advanced Course: Code Number Course name Lang 150 Linguistics Studies Lang 152 Islamic Studies Lang 153 Computer Applications 2 Lang 154 Library and Research Lang 155 Academic Reading Lang 156 Selected Library Texts 3 Lang 157 Academic Writing Total
Hours (3 Cr.) (2 Cr.) (3 Cr.) (4 Cr.) (3 Cr.) (2 Cr.) (3 Cr.) 20 Cr
Contact: Language and Culture Department Arabic Language Institute King Saud University P.O.Box: 4274 Riyadh: 11491 Saudi Arabia Phone: 0096614672860
2- TEACHERS TRAINING DEPARTMENT (TTD):
Objectives : 1-introducing teachers of Arabic as a second or foreign language to modern methods and theories in the field of applied linguistics. 2-improving teacher's linguistic , cultural and professional abilities. 3-providing teachers of Arabic as a second or foreign language with skills necessary for designing and development text books.
Programs : The department provides two programs : First program : the Postgraduate Diploma program : A one year course for training teaches of Arabic as a second or foreign language . Students in this program are required to complete a total of 40 credit hours ( 20 credit hours per semester ) Students who successfully compete this program are awarded " the postgraduate Diploma for training teachers of Arabic to non – native speakers. Admission requirements : The applicant must : 1-have a minimum of B . A ( or equivalent ) in Arabic , education , or Islamic studies with a grade average of (good) at least . 2-must have an experience in teaching Arabic to non – native speakers . 3-not to be over 45 years old . 4-pass the admission test .
Courses : The postgraduate diploma for training teachers of Arabic to non – native speakers Level : 1 No 111
Code DRB
112
DRB
113 114 115
DRB DRB DRB
116
DRB
117
DRB
Level : 2 No 211 212 213 214
Code DRB DRB DRB DRB
215
DRB
216
DRB
Course title Islamic culture Second language learning theories Applied linguistics sociolinguistics Syllabus design Second language teaching methods Practicum (1) TOTAL : 20
Units 3 3 2 2 3 4 3
Course title Units Linguistic analysis 4 Arabic lexicology 3 Language testing 3 Teacher skills 3 Second language teaching 3 technologies Practicum (2) 4 TOTAL : 20
Second program : One – semester course for training teachers in service of Arabic to non – native speakers . students in this course are required to successfully complete a total of 20 credit hours .
Admission requirement : Applicant must : 1-have animism of secondary school with an average of v. good at least . 2-be a teacher of Arabic to non – native speakers or a graduate of language and culture programme in the institute . 3-not be over 45 years old . 4-pass the admission test . -Student who pass the course will be awarded the : certificate of completion of the course for training teachers of Arabic to non – native speakers .
Courses : Course for training teachers of Arabic to non – native speakers No Code Course title Units 121 DRB Linguistic studies 4 Second language teaching 122 DRB 3 methods 123 DRB Syllabus design 3 124 DRB Language testing 3 Technologies and 125 DRB 3 teaching aids 126 DRB Practicum 4 TOTAL : 20
Staff members Name Dr. Mohamad . S.al Nasban Dr Fahad . A. I . Araik Dr. Ahmad .A .Alfarraj Dr . Naser A . Bin Ghali Dr.Zaki Abouelnasr Dr. Mansour Meghri Mr. Aqeel . H. AlShammari Mr. Ali . A . Almdwah Mr. Hesham . S. Alqadi
Tel
+96614673157 +96614673161
faraik@ksu.edu.sa
+96614673162 +9664673162 +9664673162
Contact: head of department Teacher training department P.O. Box 4274 Riyadh 11491 Saudi Arabia . Tel: +9661 4672895 fax: +9661 4672767
Department Head: Dr. Fahad A.I. AL Araik Ph.D (Linguistics) St. Andrews University Contact: Arabic Language Institute P.o.Box 4274 Riyadh 11491 Saudi Arabia Tel: 4672895 fax: 46727
binghali@hotmail.com
zkelbaghdadi@yahoo.com Mansour.mighri@yahoo.com ALZammai3@yahoo.com almdwah@hotmail.com halqadi@ksu.edu.sa
T.P.D. TEACHERS PREPARATION DEPARTMENT
TEACHERS PREPARATION DEPARTMENT (TPD): The department offers a graduate diploma in teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. At this program you will find opportunities to prepare for a meaningful and exciting career in the Arabic language teaching profession. Your education here will provide the skills and the foundation you need to work successfully in this interesting field. The program is divided into two levels, one semester each, throughout which the students attend 15 credit hours per week. Successful completion of the program entitles the student to the Postgraduate Diploma in the Teaching of Arabic to non-native speakers; and all matters relevant to the grading system are subject to university rules and procedures.
objectives: 1- Providing students with theoretical background in modern theoretical and applied linguistics as well as applying its theories to the Arabic language. 2- Improving students' Knowledge, experience and abilities in pedagogy and methods of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers. 3- Preparing students for actual teaching of Arabic to non-native speakers. 4- Providing students with the necessary skills in the preparation of teaching and lesson plans as well as the preparation and evaluation of language tests.
Programs : The Postgraduate Diploma
The Teacher Preparation Department currently offers "the Postgraduate Diploma program in the teaching of Arabic to non-native speakers". This program is devided into two levels, one semester each, throughout which the students attend 15 credit hours per week. Successful completion of the program entitles the student to the Postgraduate Diploma in the Teaching of Arabic to non-native speakers; and all matters relevant to the grading system are subject to university rules and procedures.
Courses: The Postgraduate Diploma
(first semester) Number 511 512 513 514 515 516 517 Total
code Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep
Course name Introduction to Linguistics Arabic phonology Arabic morphosyntax Methods of teaching Arabic Audio-visual Aids for language teaching Second Language Acquisition Methods of teaching Islamic Culture
Hours 2 2 3 3 2 2 1 15 Cr
Course name Practicum Issues in Applied Linguistics Contrastive and Error Analyses Language testing Language Teaching Materials Research in Applied Linguistics
Hours 3 2 3 3 2 2 15 Cr
( second semester ) Number 518 519 520 521 522 523 Total
code Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep Prep
Staff members Name Dr.Rashid A. Addeweesh Dr.Eisa O. Al-Sharyofi Dr. Abdullah A. Alhoseini Dr. Saad A. Al-Kahtani Dr. Abdulrahman I. Alfozan Dr. Khalid A. Addamigh Mohamad A AL-Quraishi Mohamad S AL-Shehri Abdullah A AL-Bwardi
Title
specialty
Associate Professor Associate Professor Assistant Professor Associate Professor Associate Professor Associate Professor Assistant Teacher Assistant Teacher Assistant Teacher
Applied Linguistics
addweesh@ksu.edu.sa
Linguistics
dr_alsharyofi@yahoo.com
Linguistics
khalidthedoc@hotmail.co m
Linguistics
alkahtan@ksu.edu.sa
Applied Linguistics
aifozan@ksu.edu.sa
Testing
damigh@gmail.com www.damigh.com
Contact: head of department Teacher Preparation department P.O. Box 4274 Riyadh 11491 Saudi Arabia . Tel: +9661 4672858 - +9661 467-2770 fax: +9661 4672767
Arabic Arabic Arabic
The Research Center The Arabic Language Institute King Saud University Introduction he role of universities and well-established scientific institutions is not confined to education. Their role extends to cover other important objectives, such as activating scientific interaction and stimulating mental activities, which eventually result in the advancement of societies. The Arabic Language Institute at King Saud University is a good example of such institutions. It offers different consultative and scientific services that participate in the advancement of the Saudi society.
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The Research Center at the Arabic Language Institute (RCALI) is one link in the chain of the Deanship of Scientific Research at KSU. Its general mission is to serve scientific research via collaborating with researchers and experts in the fields of language and language teaching. This mission is a continuation of a long tradition at KSU, more than fifty years, of assisting research and researchers. This long tradition always stimulates the Unit to activate its role in offering consultative and scientific services in order to build the nation and the human civilization. This site intends to acquaint the reader with RCALI at King Saud University (KSU) and the services it offers in publishing scientific research in different fields such as, linguistics, teaching foreign languages and other educational domains. Its publishing service is governed by the scientific publication guidelines of KSU and is open to all male and female researchers from KSU and from other institutions as well. Khalid A. Addamigh, PhD Director
Historical Background The sublime decree number (18935) issued on 25/6/1394H comprised, in its second clause, the main mission of RCALI. To accomplish that mission, a number of experts in Applied Linguistics have supervised the Center since its founding, about 33 years ago. The resolution of the Council of Higher Education number 2/10/1419H issued on 6/2/1419H stated that all research centers at the Saudi universities seek to accomplish the general objective regulated by the “unified bylaw of scientific research at Saudi universities” which has been approved by the Custodian of the Two Holly Mosques by the royal decree number 7/B/4403 on 2/4/1419H.
Objectives The Center offers its consultative and scientific services to all researchers from KSU and from other institutions who are interested in the fields of language and education. The objectives of the RCALI can be summarized in: participating in accomplishing the general mission of the Arabic Language Institute in serving the nation encouraging scientific research via assisting members of staff and other researchers offering consultative services in related fields encouraging research projects from institutions other than KSU refereeing and publishing books, research papers and other research projects carrying out research projects inside and outside KSU RCALI, also, holds a collection of books, periodicals and articles related to linguistics, teaching foreign languages and education in its internal library. Interested members of staff, students and other researchers can benefit from this collection by visiting the internal library.
RCALI Services The services offered by the RCALI vary depending on the interests and needs of the researchers. Nevertheless, they can be divided into three categories: 1. Offering Consultation One of the important functions that the center offers is the consultative service for the scientific issues related to language education. To accomplish that mission, the center depends on some of language experts in the institute itself and sometimes from other institutes inside the University or outside according to the regulating system. 2. Carrying out Research Carrying out research in different areas related to language education is one of the fundamental duties of the Center. These research projects can be from within the Center itself, from other departments at KSU, and from institutes outside KSU or even outside KSA in accordance with the regulating system. 3. Publication The center supervises publication of scientific research. A researcher can apply to publish his/her research project before or after conducting it. If the application is successful, the Center sends the research to be refereed and then publishes it within certain publication series.
Publication Criteria and Instructions at RCALI All research papers published by RCALI are refereed in accordance with the regulating system of KSU. The Center accepts research projects according to the following criteria: 1. The research project should be in line with the regulating system and policies at KSU. 2. The subject of the research should be related to linguistics, teaching foreign languages or education in general. 3. The research should follow the principles of scientific research. 4. Within the text, references are pointed to by using the family name of the author, the year of publication and the page number in parentheses and separated by a comma. References are to be listed at the end of the reseach paper in alphabetical order according to family (last) name of the first author followed by the rest of the information in accordance with the APA system. 5. Authors should submit an original hard copy of the research paper together with three other hard copies and one softcopy in either a Microsoft Word format (.doc), or a Portable Document Format (.pdf).
6. Authors should submit a short abstract written in English and another one in Arabic of up to 200 words each (+/- 10%). Each should include: The title Author/s and the institutions they belong to The objectives, population, methodology and scope of the paper as well as the results achieved.
Summary RCALI operates under the umbrella of the Deanship of Scientific Research at KSU. It seeks to assist researchers in different fields related to language and linguistics. The overall aim is to participate in building up the nation and the human civilization. Finally, the Center invites all researchers to benefit from its services.
Contact RCALI We can be contacted through: Research Center Arabic Language Institute King Saud University P O Box 4247 Riyadh 11491 Saudi Arabia Tel & fax: + 966-1-4674707
Deans of A.L.I NO.
Name
Period From
To
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Dr. Mahmood Ismaeal Saleh
1/2/1395
30/1/1401
2
Dr. Ahmed Khalid AL-Badali
16/5/1401
14/5/1404
3
Dr. Mahmood Ismael Saleh
15/5/1404
28/10/1407
4
Dr. Mohammed AL-Alfi
24/10/1408
27/2/1416
5
Dr. Awad Al-Qawzi
8/12/1416
27/2/1418
6
Dr. Easa Awdah AL-Shareofi
1/3/1418
20/4/1422
7
Dr. Ahmad AL-Farraj
5/7/1422
17/11/1426
8
Dr. Nasir Abdullah AL-Ghali
11/2/1427