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15 Short courses in Middle Eastern Studies

Arabic
The aim of every Arabic language course at the University of Southampton is to enable you to communicate in your target language (TL) at that particular level and in your particular area of interest.
The Making of the Modern Middle East
The Making of the Modern Middle East course offered by University of Cambridge focuses on the period from the late 19th century to the present day, exploring the linked themes of religious and social identities, geography, external interventions, resources, and modern development in order to illustrate the highly complex tapestry of history, politics, cultures and peoples.
Beginners Arabic
This Beginners Arabic course at International House for students who have never studied the Arabic language before.
Summer Intensive Arabic Program
Join the Summer Intensive Arabic Program at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) and discover the beauty of Arabic in just 5 weeks.
Elementary Arabic
Elementary Arabic at International House is a course for students who have already studied some Arabic.
Low Intermediate Arabic
Low Intermediate Arabic at International House is a course for students who have studied the Arabic language to a fairly high level.
Arabic
Learning a foreign language is a wonderful opportunity to not only learn the language itself, but also to reveal different perspectives on life, enabling you to explore new cultures through a different lens. This Arabic course is offered at Nottingham Trent University.
Middle Eastern Studies
The Middle Eastern Studies program at the American University in Dubai explores this wonderful yet complex region, that even those who live in the area find it difficult to fully understand its “mechanisms”.
Learn Arabic
By taking the Learn Arabic course offered by University of Sussex , you will be learning Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), the language of print, formal TV programmes (i.e. news) and education. MSA is used for official communication across the Arab world.
Arabic
Spend a summer at the Arabic School and you’ll experience the single most effective method for rapid language acquisition: a total Arabic language immersion environment with the Language Pledge®—a promise to read, write, listen, and speak only in your language of study. Middlebury Institute of International Studies offers the Arabic programme.
Hebrew
Middlebury’s School of Hebrew combines the best of two worlds—a time-tested curriculum and an immersion learning environment. Middlebury Institute of International Studies offers the Hebrew programme.
Pre-Intermediate Arabic
Pre-Intermediate Arabic at International House is a course for students who have been studying the Arabic language for a while.
Introduction to Arabic Language and Culture
Have you always wanted to learn Arabic, speak the language and understand the culture? Are you fascinated by the sound, the script and the rich history of this ancient civilisation? If so, this Introduction to Arabic Language and Culture course from The Open University UK can give you a solid introduction to the Arabic alphabet and language.
Arabic Taster Lesson
Why not try out a sample beginners lesson before signing up to a full course? This Arabic Taster Lesson at International House is aimed at students who have never studied the language before.
Hebrew Ulpan
Hebrew Ulpan courses (Ulpan) at Tel Aviv University are open to students and also to professionals and community members.