Cairo, Egypt

The American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE)

Arabic

Advanced beginning and intermediate

June 6 – August 7, 2010

Dates are inclusive of travel and the pre-departure orientation in Washington, DC. Students are required to participate in the full program, including the pre-departure orientation. All travel will be arranged for participants following selection.

The CLS Program offers courses designed to develop students’ listening, reading, speaking, spoken interaction, and writing skills. Students will receive a minimum of 20 hours per week of formal classroom instruction. Participants will also be required to take part in organized semi-formal and informal learning activities that will promote interaction with the host community and culture. These activities will support the formal classroom instruction. The curriculum will be rigorous and diversified, strategically embracing the diglossic nature of the Arabic language (standard/dialects) that are essential for developing advanced proficiency in this language. The curriculum will include innovative approaches to language learning and will incorporate technology-based instructional materials in order to promote faster language acquisition in a collaborative and engaging environment. Students may be required to attend individual or group tutorials as needed and will participate in a variety of cultural enrichment lectures and activities.

All components of the CLS Program have been developed as part of the language acquisition process. CLS participants are required to attend all program components, including, but not limited to, language instruction (formal/informal), cultural activities, and excursions. Absences will only be excused for medical or other approved reasons.

Students will be housed in pairs at a hotel in close proximity to their classes. Some meals will be provided, and a stipend will cover additional meals and incidentals.

The American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) is a private, nonprofit organization founded in 1948 by a consortium of educational and cultural institutions to support research on all aspects of Egyptian history and culture, foster broader knowledge among the general public, and strengthen American-Egyptian cultural ties.

For more information about ARCE, please visit: http://www.arce.org/.