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Continuing Arabic, Part 3
This is the third course in a yearlong
series with a primary emphasis on
the review and acquisition of grammatical
structures in Modern Standard
Arabic. Through both oral and
written media, students will be able
to ask questions and make comparisons
using complex sentences and
expressions. In addition, students
will be introduced to short narratives,
conversations, and media
pieces. This course is for students
who want a better understanding of
Modern Standard Arabic, the official,
literary language used in
the media.
Nathaniel Miller
Mr. Miller is a PhD student in
Arabic language and literature at
the University of Chicago Department
of Near Eastern Languages
and Civilizations. In Cairo he taught
courses on Arabic grammar, media
Arabic, contemporary Islamic
thought, and the Arabic novel.
Course Code FLCARB
Section 12S1
Spring 2012
Gleacher Center
$350 Early registration ends
March 21
$380 Regular registration
Saturdays
March 24–May 1 (no class April 7)
10 am–12:30 pm
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20
Certificate Course:
Continuing Arabic, Part 3
For this course to count toward the
Certificate in Arabic Language and
Cultures, participants must apply
to the program, register for the
certificate section of this course,
attend both the review session and
testing session (the final two weeks
of this section), and pass the oral
and written tests.
Nathaniel Miller
See bio under Continuing Arabic,
Part 3.
Course Code FLCA3C
Section 12S1
Spring 2012
Gleacher Center
$550 Early registration ends
March 21
$580 Regular registration
Saturdays
March 24–June 9 (no class April 7)
10 am–12:30 pm
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 25
Spoken Colloquial Arabic,
Part 3
This yearlong series is an alternate
or additional route for students after
the equivalent of at least one year of
Arabic study. This course will focus
on building the necessary vocabulary
and expressions to hold a basic
conversation in colloquial Arabic.
The course will also focus on corresponding
patterns of morphology
and verb conjugations. Students
will not read or write extensively,
but rather they will have regular
conversations, watch videos, and
read comic strips in colloquial
Arabic. This course is for students
interested in acquiring basic conversational
skills in everyday Arabic.
Cameron Lindley Cross
Mr. Cross has an MA in Middle
Eastern studies and an MA in Near
Eastern Languages and Civilizations
from the University of Chicago.
Course Code FLSCAR
Section 12S1
Spring 2012
Gleacher Center
$350 Early registration ends
March 21
$380 Regular registration
Tuesdays
March 27–May 15
6–8:30 pm
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 20
Certificate Course: Spoken
Colloquial Arabic, Part 3
For this course to count toward the
Certificate in Arabic Language and
Cultures, participants must apply to
the program, register for the certificate
section of this course, attend
both the review session and testing
session (the final two weeks of this
section), and pass both the oral and
written tests.
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Cameron Lindley Cross
See bio under Spoken Colloquial
Arabic, Part 3.
Course Code FLSA3C
Section 12S1
Spring 2012
Gleacher Center
$550 Early registration ends
March 21
$580 Regular registration
Tuesdays
March 27–May 29
6–8:30 pm
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 25
Independent Study in
Modern Standard Arabic
This course is for intermediate
Arabic students who have
progressed beyond the regular
Arabic series and want to read
Arabic literature and media. It is
also open to heritage speakers and
those who are already familiar with
Modern Standard Arabic. Modeled
on independent studies at the
graduate level, this course provides
a rare opportunity to read and
discuss fiction, nonfiction, poetry,
and journal articles, depending
on the interests of the group. The
class meets every other week, with
participants working independently
between meetings. This course is for
students who want to read Arabic
literature and nonfiction at an intermediate
level.
Dina Farag
See bio under Beginning Arabic,
Part 3.
Course Code FLIAM3
Section 12S1
Spring 2012
Gleacher Center
$350 Early registration ends
March 21
$380 Regular registration
Saturdays
March 31–May 5
1:30–4 pm
Teacher Recertification CPDUs: 10
This course meets 4 times: March
31, April 14, April 28, and May 12.
For this course to count toward the
Certificate in Arabic Language and
Cultures, participants must apply
to the program and register for the
certificate section of this course in
Summer Quarter 2012. There are
no review sessions or tests for this
course before summer 2012.