Arabic Qualifications

Edexcel : www.edexcel.com

1. Qualifications for Classical Arabic Edexcel GCE O level qualification in Classical Arabic : Students who successfully follow a course leading to an Edexcel GCE O level qualification in Classical Arabic will have developed the ability to communicate effectively in the written language, and to translate to and from English and Classical Arabic. The qualification provides an appropriate foundation for further study or employment

2. New IGCSE in Classical Arabic from 2009:

To develop students’ ability to read, understand and respond to material from a variety of sources

To develop students’ ability to communicate accurately in writing, matching style to audience and purpose

To develop students’ understanding of the structure and variety of language

To further their personal development and understanding of themselves and theworld around them

To develop an appreciation of the richness, beauty and diversity of the Arabic language

3. New GCSE from 2009 | Arabic 4. Current IGCSE | Arabic as a first language 5. AS / A Level

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CIE Cambridge International Examination :

www.cie.org.uk

1. A & AS Level : Arabic A Level Arabic builds on the language skills gained at IGCSE, O Level or AS Level, and is the ideal foundation for university level study, or to improve career prospects. Students will learn how to use the language in a variety of situations. They will be expected to handle texts and other source materials, extracting information in order to respond to specific tasks. Through their studies, students can expect to achieve greater fluency, accuracy and confidence in the language. Students will also learn how to translate material from English into the language.

2. IGCSE First Language Arabic: Designed for students whose mother tongue is Arabic, this First Language syllabus develops the ability to communicate clearly, accurately and effectively. Students learn how to employ a wide-ranging vocabulary, use correct grammar, spelling and punctuation, and develop a personal style and an awareness of the audience being addressed. Students are also encouraged to read widely, both for their own enjoyment and in order to develop an appreciation of how writers achieve their effects. The syllabus also complements other areas of study by encouraging skills of more general application

3. IGCSE : Arabic as a Foreign Language: This is an examination designed for students learning Arabic as a foreign language. The aim is to develop an ability to use the language effectively for purposes of practical communication. The course is based on the linked language skills of listening, reading, speaking and writing, and these are built on as students progress through their studies. The syllabus also aims to offer insights into the culture and civilisation of countries where the language is spoken, thus encouraging positive attitudes towards language learning and towards speakers of foreign languages.

4. O-Level : Arabic: O Level Arabic requires students to demonstrate their ability to write effectively in a range of registers, from letter and report writing to more creative topics offering room for a personal response. Students are encouraged to build their awareness of the structure of the language, through study of its construction and practice in manipulating it. The variety of passages chosen for comprehension exercises, with their emphasis on the cultural and historical context of the regions in which the language is in regular use, encourages students to read widely and build a valuable knowledge base.

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Chartered Institute of Environmental Health :

http://www.ameinfo.com/181840.html

Chartered Institute of Environmental Health launches first qualification in Arabic:

The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) announced a partnership with the Safety Training and Consultancy Services Limited (STCS) to offer the CIEH Level 2 Health and Safety in Workplace qualification entirely in Arabic.

available in Arabic for restaurants, shops, retailers and food manufactures across the UK to assist in compliance with environmental health law and assist in protecting catering businesses from food contamination hazards.

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International Baccalaureate:http://www.ibo.org/

Arabic as a Second Language Arabic as a First Language

Asset languages: Arabic:

www.assetlanguages.org.uk

Flexible features:

Each skill assessed separately: reading, writing, listening, speaking. Classroom assessment for grade awards and for external end-of-stage qualifications.

The stages offered: Breakthrough, Preliminary, Intermediate and Advanced.

Paper-based and/or computer-based testing.

Frequent testing opportunities for external exams - not just at the end of the year.

Designed to work with existing teaching programmes.

Assessment principles.

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OCNW Languages for Travel and Leisure Qualifications:http://www.ocnw.com/Home/Languages/tabid/224/Default.aspx

New suite of Language qualifications that is available from Entry 2 through to Level 2.All the qualifications are approved by the QCA and fully fundable by the LSC. At each level the full certificate has been divided into two separate awards: an Award in Speaking and Listening; and an Award in Reading and Writing allowing achievement to be spread across two terms.

The Entry 2 Certificate is designed to be a short taster course and is 30 guided learning hours long.

The Entry 3 Certificate is the first full year course and is 60 guided learning hours long.

The Level 1 Certificate is the equivalent to a GCSE grade D-G and is also 60 guided learning hours long

The Level 2 Certificate is the equivalent to a GCSE grade A*-C and is 90 guided learning hours long

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Chartered Institute of Linguists, Diploma in Translation: English - Arabic (Part Time)http://www.wmin.ac.uk/sshl/page-2563

This course is for native speakers of Arabic wishing to prepare for the Chartered Institute of Linguists‘ professional-level ‘Diploma in Translation’ examination. The course teaches translations skills and techniques, provides information and terminology relating to the subject areas included in the IoL examination and helps to develop self-evaluation techniques and examination skills.

The Diploma in Translationhttp://www.city.ac.uk

The IoLET's Diploma in Translation is a professional qualification intended for those who, having reached a level of linguistic competence at least equivalentto a good Honours degree, wish to embark on a career in professional translation. Preparatory courses Diploma in Translation (by distance learning)A range of distance learning courses preparing candidates for the Institute of Linguists Educational Trust (IoLET) Diploma in Translation examination.

Interpretation and Translation Qualifications

RITS Interpretation and Translation Certificate (ITC) Course This one-year course prepares students for a chance to become fully-fledged interpreters and translators. The intake for the course is May every year.The course content is in four three-month modules to be covered over twelve months.

For further information visit http://www.iol.org.uk/qualifications/examsmain.asp

RITS Interpretation and Translation Diploma (ITD) Course

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This course is designed for degree holders in languages with an excellent command in the second language and anyone with at least an equivalent of one year experience in translation and interpretation can register directly for this course. The course intake course is January every year. The course content is in two five-month modules and a two-month module to be covered over twelve months followed by six months of internship. For further information visit http://www.iol.org.uk/qualifications/examsmain.asp

Communication:

RITS Bilingual Communication Certificate (BCC) Course

This course is designed for those seeking to become or are already working bi-lingual secretaries, administration employees, project managers, program managers, or any other profession in a bi-lingual office environment whose knowledge of the second official language is between fair and good. The intake for the course is March every year.The course content is in two five-month modules and a two-month module to be covered over twelve months.http://www.iol.org.uk/qualifications/examsmain.asp

RITS Bilingual Communication Diploma (BCD) Course This course is designed for those seeking to become or are already working bi-lingual secretaries, administration employees, project managers, program managers, or any other profession in a bi-lingual office environment with excellent command of the second official language. The intake for the course is September every year. The course content is in two five-month modules and a two-month module to be covered over twelve months.

http://www.iol.org.uk/qualifications/examsmain.asp

Para Interpretation and Translation

RITS Para Interpretation and Translation Certificate (PITC) Course

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This course is designed for those seeking to become or are already working as bi-lingual secretaries, administration staff, project managers, program managers, or any other profession in a bi-lingual office environment whose knowledge of the second official language is between fair and good. The intake for the course is January, May and September every year. The course content is in two five-month modules and a two-month module to be covered over twelve months.

RITS Para Interpretation and Translation Diploma Course

This course is designed for those seeking to become or are already working as bi-lingual secretaries, administration staff, project managers, program managers, or any other profession in a bi-lingual environment with excellent command of the second official language. The intake for the course is May every year.The course content is in two five-month modules and a two-month module to be covered over twelve months. http://www.iol.org.uk/qualifications/examsmain.asp

RITS SIE Certificate for Technicians (SIECT) Course

This course is designed for people who wish to get qualifications in operating Simultaneous Interpretation Equipment. The intake for the course is January, May and September every year.The course content is in two five-month modules and a two-month module to be covered over twelve months.

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SOAS:http://www.soas.ac.uk

Arabic Language Courses

SOAS Language Centre in London operates the largest non-degree Arabic language programme in the UK. It runs over 120 scheduled courses a year for learners, including both full-time and part-time courses. In addition, SOAS Language Centre also offers individual tuition or small group tuition tailor-made according to the needs of the clients, be they from the business community, government departments or other institutions.

Modern Standard Arabic: Diploma and Certificate courses Diploma & Certificate in Arabic, full-time one year Diploma and Certificate in Arabic, part-time three years NEW FROM JANUARY 2009

Modern Standard Arabic: summer intensive courses 1-week beginners 4-week beginners

Modern Standard Arabic: 12-week course Beginners Certificate

Modern Standard Arabic: 10-week courses Beginners Arabic for Native Speakers

Accelerated Arabic Stage 1

Accelerated Arabic Stage 2

Lower Intermediate

Upper Intermediate

Advanced

Proficiency

Arabic Dialects: 10-week courses Levantine Arabic Beginners Levantine Arabic Lower Intermediate

Egyptian Colloquial Arabic: 10-week courses Beginners Lower Intermediate

Qu'ranic Arabic: 10-week courses Beginners

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Individually Tailored Courses individually tailored courses and in-company instruction.

Three undergraduate degrees offer the student a programme of study that involves the intensive study of the Arabic language:

BA Arabic (single honours) BA Arabic and another subject (combined honours)

BA Arabic and Islamic Studies

MA Arabic Literature

MA Islamic Studies

MA Islamic Societies and Cultures

MA Near and Middle Eastern Studies

MA Theory and Practice of Translation

In addition, the department teaches introductory programmes leading to the Certificate in Arabic   and the Certificate in Arabic Studies.

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University of Leeds:http://www.leeds.ac.uk/arabic/undergraduate.htm

Undergraduate

The degree programmes provide intensive teaching of the Arabic language as well as courses on Middle Eastern history and Islamic thought and culture.

The University offers five degree programmes as follows:

BA Honours in Middle Eastern Studies ( T600) BA Honours Arabic and Islamic Studies (TVP6)

BA Honours Arabic Studies and Middle Eastern Studies (QT46)

BA Honours Islamic Studies (V622)

BA Joint Honours Arabic

The University also offers a number of Joint Honours programmes:

BA Arabic and Chinese BA Arabic and Classical Literature

BA Arabic and English

BA Arabic and French

BA Arabic and German

BA Arabic and Greek Civilisation

BA Arabic and International Development

BA Arabic and International Relations

BA Arabic and Italian

BA Arabic and Japanese

BA Arabic and Linguistics

BA Arabic and Management

BA Arabic and Politics

BA Arabic and Portuguese

BA Arabic and Roman Civilisation

BA Arabic and Russian A

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BA Arabic and Russian B

BA Arabic and Russian Civilisation

BA Arabic and Spanish

BA Arabic and Theology and Religious Studies

BA English and Middle Eastern Studies

BA French and Middle Eastern Studies

BA Middle Eastern Studies and Politics

BA Middle Eastern Studies and Sociology

University of Edinburgh

http://www.imes.ed.ac.uk/index_pages/degrees_ug/degrees_arabic/arabic.html

Undergraduate Arabic studies at Edinburgh entail undertaking a progressive four-year programme including a study-abroad componentDegree content:

Sub honours year one Sub honours year two Honour year three Study abroad Honours year four

Joint honours degrees with Arabic MA Hons in Arabic and Business Studies MA Hons in Arabic and Economics MA Hons in Arabic and French MA Hons in Arabic and History of Art MA Hons in Arabic and Persian MA Hons in Arabic and Politics MA Hons in Arabic and Social Anthropology MA Hons in Arabic and Spanish

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University of Exeter http://www.exeter.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/arabislamic/arabpersian.php

IAIS Undergraduate Degree Programmes

  BA Arabic   BA Arabic and Islamic Studies   BA Arabic and Middle East Studies   BA Arabic and Persian   BA CH French and Arabic   BA CH German and Arabic   BA CH Greek and Arabic   BA CH Greek and Arabic Studies   BA CH History and Arabic   BA CH History and Arabic Studies   BA CH History and Middle East Studies   BA CH Italian and Arabic   BA CH Latin and Arabic   BA CH Latin and Arabic Studies   BA CH Philosophy and Arabic   BA CH Philosophy and Arabic Studies   BA CH Politics and Arabic   BA CH Politics and Arabic Studies   BA CH Russian and Arabic   BA CH Sociology and Arabic

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  BA CH Sociology and Arabic Studies   BA CH Sociology and Middle East Studies   BA CH Spanish and Arabic   BA CH Theology and Arabic   BA CH Theology and Arabic Studies   BA CH Theology and Islamic Studies   BA Islamic Studies   BA Middle East Studies   BA Middle East Studies with Arabic

IAIS (ARA) Undergraduate Modules

Level One Arab and Islamic Studies modules Level Two Arab and Islamic Studies modules Level Three Arab and Islamic Studies modules

University of St. Andrews

Arabic & Middle East Studies

http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/media/Arabic%2082-83.pdf

DEGREES MA (Single Honours) Arabic & Middle East Studies MA (Joint Honours) Arabic and one of: Art History(European & North American Art),Economics,

English, Film Studies,FrenchW, GermanW, Hebrew,International Relations, ItalianW, Latin, Management, Mathematics,Mediaeval History, Modern History,Philosophy, Social Anthropology,SpanishW

.Middle East Studies and one of:Art History (European & NorthAmerican Art), Classical Studies,Economics, English, Geography,GermanW, Hebrew, InternationalRelations, ItalianW, Latin, Management,Mediaeval History, Modern History,RussianW, Social Anthropology, SpanishW.

The University of Manchester:http://llc.stage.manchester.ac.uk/ctis/postgraduate/taught/english-arabic/

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MA in Translation and Interpreting Studies (English-Arabic, Arabic-English pathway)

University of Oxford - Faculty of Oriental Studies:http://www.orinst.ox.ac.uk/html/iw/arabic.html

Arabic is one of the main subjects taught within the Faculty of Oriental Studies. Undergraduates studying for a B.A. honours degree in Oriental Studies may choose Arabic with an additional language, or Arabic and Islamic Studies. In addition to these courses, Arabic may also be studied as an additional language as part of other degrees within the Faculty and wider University.

University of Westminster:http://www.wmin.ac.uk/sshl/page-3693

Arabic Studies 

You can study Arabic in the following combinations and awards:

Arabic and English Language (BA Languages and Other Disciplines)

Arabic and English Literature (BA Languages and Other Disciplines)

Arabic and Linguistics (BA Languages and Other Disciplines)

Arabic and International Relations (BA Languages and Other Disciplines)

Arabic and French/Spanish/Linguistics (BA Translation)

International Business and Arabic (BA IB)

Journalism and Arabic (BA Journalism, from 2009)

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