Cultural exchange is how you get an understanding of cultures very different from our own. Learn Arabic and spend 6 weeks in the United Arab Emirates!
The Summer Intensive Arabic Language Program at the American University
of Sharjah is a 6-week, 6-credit course aimed at developing elementary
and elementary advanced language skills through formal classroom
instruction and daily conversation practice with a native speaker. The
program is offered by the Department of Arabic Language and Translation
Studies (ATS), in coordination with the International Exchange Office
(IXO). The program includes housing on the beautiful AUS campus with
weekend excursions to Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
Early June - Late July, 2014
Apply by January 15th to International House.
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American University of Sharjah Summer Program
Intensive Arabic Program
The Summer Intensive Arabic Language Program at the American University
of Sharjah is a 6-week, 6-credit course aimed at developing elementary
and elementary advanced language skills through formal classroom
instruction and daily conversation practice with a native speaker. The
program is offered by the Department of Arabic Language and Translation
Studies (ATS), in coordination with the International Exchange Office
(IXO). The program includes housing on the beautiful AUS campus with
weekend excursions to Dubai and Abu Dhabi.COURSES
Students will enroll in one of two courses based on level of placement; Elementary Arabic or Advanced Elementary Arabic
PROGRAM DATES
Early June - Late July, 2014
APPLICATION DEADLINE
January 15, 2014
PROGRAM FEE
$5,950
HOUSING AND MEALS
Program fee includes a shared room in the residential halls on campus. Each room accommodates 2 people and includes kitchenette and bathroom.STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Program fee includes regular shuttles to nearest Dubai metro station and excursions to Sharjah, Dubai and Abu Dhabi.PROFILE
AUS is conveniently situated on a beautiful, park-like campus full of Islamic-style architecture, only 15 minutes from historical downtown Sharjah and the city of Dubai. We offer a fully-accredited American-style education grounded in Gulf Arab culture. All programs are co-educational with English as the language of instruction. Our campus offers many amenities including cafes and restaurants, convenience stores, a health clinic, travel agent, bank, bowling alley, sports complex, bookstore, pharmacy, beauty salon and barber shop.LOCATION
In 1998, UNESCO named Sharjah the Cultural Capital of the Arab World for the work done in preserving and promoting its rich cultural heritage, notably through its numerous museums. Sharjah also aims to revitalize the strong intellectual tradition of the Middle East through education. A noted example of this effort is University City, a complex that is home to 4 institutions of higher learning, including AUS, a learning hospital and a public librApply by January 15th to International House.
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