ARABIC FLAGSHIP
PROGRAM
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Master’s Degree and Graduate Certificate Programs
Today’s dynamic global environment and America’s emerging role in the Middle East demand professional skills in Arabic language and culture for government officials, employees of multinational businesses, journalists, and others with interests in the Arabic-speaking world. Both the 18-credit Graduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Arabic and the 30-credit Master of Professional Studies in Arabic provide full-immersion, content- and task-based courses, taught in Arabic to meet needs in a number of critical areas, including international relations, Arabic media, and Islamic culture. Course content may include topics related to Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, and Egypt.
Students simulate living in an Arabic-speaking environment by the following means: 20 hours a week of structured language learning experiences, including practice with language partners who are native Arabic speakers; a dedicated Arabic study area filled with Arabic multimedia resources; a variety of visiting speakers; and field trips.
The programs are also part of the National Flagship Language Program. Federally funded NFLP/NSEP students enroll in the program as a cohort and attend full-time (1 year for the certificate and 2 years for the master’s degree). Admission is also open to individuals who may attend either full- or part-time, as convenient. New students are admitted only in summer if foundational courses are needed, as determined by pre-admission language testing.
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Intermediate to advanced Arabic language acquisition skills (students who complete the program are expected to reach ILR level 2+/ACTFL “advanced plus”) |
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Knowledge of language and culture related to real-task applications |
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Understanding of differences between colloquial and formal speech contexts |
University of Maryland College Park
Single Point of Contact (SPOC)
Office of Professional Studies
1130 Mitchell Building, First Floor
College Park,
Maryland 20742-3210
Phone/Fax Numbers:
Email: spoc@umd.edu
Phone: 301-314-3572
Toll-free: 1-877-989-7762
Fax: 301-314-7915
