Virtual Exchange in Lebanon, Winter 2021
Study Arabic Online at the Arabic Language and Culture Program of Lebanese American University this winter!
SINARC, the Arabic language and culture program at the Lebanese American University (LAU), offers intensive courses in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and the Levantine dialect at all levels. The program’s unique success is underpinned by academic rigor, cultural immersion and personalized attention.
Study Arabic Online is a new SINARC program that simulates a classroom setting using all the latest tools for effective virtual language acquisition. The program provides a number of credit-based and non-credit based course options on various levels for students interested in Arabic as a second language only and not toward earning a degree at LAU. All courses are organized and divided according to ACTFL standards and are delivered using various online learning platforms.
SINARC not only focuses on language learning, but also on cultural immersion. Their cultural immersion program in both online and physical programs is designed to introduce students to our Lebanese culture as we believe that familiarization in the region facilitates learning. Enthusiastic LAU student volunteers share informative videos that they prepare, such as cooking tutorials and virtual tours, for the international students. LAU Buddies also assist students with their homework and inquiries, and can hold practice sessions outside of the class-time.
Dates: February – 29 March 2021
Course offerings:
Media Arabic
SIN 101 Part A Elementary Arabic
SIN 101 Part B Elementary Arabic
SIN 111 A Upper Elementary Arabic
SIN 111 B Upper Elementary Arabic
SIN 201 A Intermediate Arabic
SIN 201 B Intermediate Arabic
SIN 202 A Intermediate Arabic II
SIN 202 B Intermediate Arabic II
SIN 301 A Advanced Arabic
SIN 301 B Advanced Arabic
SIN 105 Lebanese Dialect I
SIN 106 Lebanese Dialect, Level II
Please refer to https://sinarc.lau.edu.lb/online/index.php for more detail.
Delivery:
Non-Credit Courses: 30 Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 10:00 p.m.-12 midnight Beirut time (GMT +3)
Credit Courses: 45 Hours: Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 10:00 p.m.-12 midnight Beirut time (GMT +3)
Tuition: Tuition is payable at Lebanese American University:
US$600 per non-credit course
US$1,200 per credit course
Credits: Credits are transferrable as applicable to the student’s program requirements. Contact the academic advising office and ask about how to obtain approval via the Letter of Permission.
Application: Email Global@smu.ca to express interests in the program.
