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Qur'anic Arabic Beginners

Part of the range of Arabic language learning courses and activities at SOAS Language Centre in London

Duration:
This is a one-year course with three terms of ten weeks

Mode of Attendance: Part Time

Description

The course aims to familiarise students with the basic structures of Classical Arabic and to help the students in the comprehension of the language of the Qur'an. Emphasis is placed on reading and writing skills. Prior knowledge of the Arabic writing system is essential.

The course is taught in English and Arabic and covers the four skills using contemporary printed and audio material. However, reading and writing skills are emphasised to make this unique text accessible to learners. The approach adopted in teaching is grammar based. Class size is limited to fifteen to make learning as interactive as possible.

Assessment for Course Placement

Not a total beginner in this language? See our page on course assessments.

Fees for this Course

The fee for each ten-week term is £295 payable in advance.

Terms and Conditions

See our terms and conditions of payment before enrolling on the course.

How to Apply for this Course

You can apply and pay online or by post.

Classes may fill up quickly. In some cases, additional classes are set up. It is best to apply early in order to avoid disappointment.

Materials

Our course materials page shows you what you need to buy for this course. Course materials are not included in the course fee and can be purchased from the SOAS bookshop bookshop@soas.ac.uk

Timetable

Classes will be held at the Bloomsbury or Kings Cross Campus of SOAS in central London on one evening a week or Saturday daytime. Participants receive 20 hours of language tuition over each ten-week period (with additional weeks where public holidays displace a class session). See our timetable pages.