This online course introduces the Levantine dialect to students with intermediate Arabic or better.
Working with authentic materials, students develop the linguistic and cultural skills needed to interact comfortably and to understand Shami news, videos, podcasts, chats, stories, etc. at the same level at which they would understand these materials in MSA.
This course was developed in conjunction with the Arabic Flagship Program at Indiana University.
Deadline to apply for admission: May 18, 2022.
Class Dates: July 5 – July 29, 2022
Online Class Times: Tuesday/Thursday, 5:00pm-6:15pm, eastern daylight time
For full list of important dates: 2022 STUDENT HANDBOOK
This course is online.
This course is open to all, including
Students must possess an intermediate mastery of Modern Standard Arabic or better in order to participate in this course.
All students, including Indiana University students, must complete an online placement exam before enrolling. You will receive details in your acceptance packet.
All rates are subject to change. Participants are responsible for checking current rates before signing billing, housing, or meal contracts. The rates cited here are based on data available in autumn 2021 at Indiana University Student Central.
The Workshop offers supplemental courses to augment your studies.
Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies