Arabic Course for Beginners "Foundations of Arabic"

Business Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center (ISBCC)

11 months ago

As-Salam-Alaikum dear Community ,

Want to learn Arabic? This course will focus on Modern Standard Arabic, and the basics of the Arabic language for beginners. It will include connections to Quran and Hadith. There will also be a focus towards speaking and understanding skills, and active reading.

Please register here for this course by Monday, September 2nd. Limited spots of only 20 seats maximum are available. This course is open to adults only--18 years and older.

Registration is not complete until you complete the payment for the 14-week course. The cost of the course is $150. All course material will be provided to registrants.

The course will meet at the below dates and times. Wednesdays from 7-8 PM via a virtual session, and in-person on Saturdays, 11am-12:30 at ISBCC located at 100 Malcolm X Boulevard, Roxbury MA.

September 11th - Wednesday Virtual
September 21st - Saturday - In-person
September 25th - Wednesday - Virtual
October 5th - Saturday - In-person
October 9th - Wednesday - Virtual
October 19th - Saturday - In-person
October 23rd - Wednesday - Virtual
November 2nd - Saturday - In-person
November 6th - Wednesday - Virtual
November 16th - Saturday - In-person
November 20th - Wednesday - Virtual
No classes during the week of Thanksgiving
December 7th - Saturday - In-person
December 11th - Wednesday - Virtual
December 18th - Wednesday - Virtual

Additional Details:

This course will be led by an experienced University Arabic lecturer Sr. Luluah Mustafa. She is a master lecturer of Arabic at Boston University, where she teaches both Modern Standard Arabic and Levantine colloquial Arabic at all levels. In addition, she has an Ed.M., of Curriculum & Teaching, from the BU Wheelock School of Education & Human Development.

Here are the objectives for the class, designed to introduce students to Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and Arab culture:
1. Master the Arabic alphabet and sound system: Confidently recognize, pronounce, and write all Arabic letters and sounds, establishing a strong base for reading and writing in MSA.

2. Develop reading skills through authentic texts: Practice reading and comprehending short, authentic texts such as advertisements, Hadiths, and Quranic verses, gaining exposure to real-world Arabic usage.

3. Engage in simple, practical conversations: Acquire basic conversational skills, enabling students to ask and respond to questions about personal details, such as names, family, education, and daily activities, in culturally appropriate ways.

4. Understand and appreciate Arab culture: Explore the relationship between the Arabic language and Arab culture, learning socio-linguistically appropriate language use in various contexts.

Class starting in mid-September and ending December 18. Once a week.
Attendance is important for this course. Registering for this course requires time commitment to fully benefit from course curriculum.

Virtual Class duration: 60 mins lecture, 15 mins for Q&A and homework guidelines if any.

In-person class duration: 90 mins lecture, 20 - 30 mins for Q&A and homework guidelines if any.

Once registration and payment is made, a placement test or survey will be emailed to you.

If you have any questions about the course, please email [email protected].

Jak!
ISB

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ARABIC COURSE

ROXBURY
Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center
100 Malcolm X Blvd., Roxbury MA 02120
Phone: 617-858-6114 | Fax: 617-249-0350

CAMBRIDGE
Islamic Society of Boston
204 Prospect St., Cambridge MA 02139
Phone: 617-876-3546 | Fax: 617-249-0250