Arabic Language Summer Institute

With the largest full time Arabic faculty in the country, more courses at all levels of Arabic, and a thriving events and cultural environment, UT's Department of Middle Eastern Studies is now rated among the best in the country. Set in friendly Austin, our program and our University are committed to continually expanding our curriculum to help students meet their academic goals. The Arabic Language Summer Institute illustrates our continued commitment to excellence.

The University of Texas at Austin's Arabic Language Summer Institute will offer an intensive Arabic language and culture program for Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced students of Arabic. This program meets the requirements for FLAS eligibility and we are able to offer a limited number of in-state tuition waivers for FLAS recipients. The program will run from June 3 – August 13, 2010 and will feature the following:

• An intensive ten-week summer program equivalent to one full academic year
• Elementary, Intermediate & Advanced training combining instruction in MSA and Colloquial Arabic
• Daily Dardasha conversation hours devoted to developing spoken skills in Arabic
• A focus on building listening comprehension skills through Arabic media and current events
• A fully incorporated cultural program with lectures, films, hands-on workshops and guest speakers
• A Resident Advisor to provide tutoring, advice and guidance

Program Highlights

• Ten week duration from June 3 – August 13, 2010*
• Open to all qualified students (competitive admission by application)
• An emphasis on communicative teaching methodology
• Four contact hours per day for Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced level students
• A daily Dardasha “chat hour” to train students in Colloquial Arabic

• Competitive cost of attendance

  * Course lectures run through August 13, 2010, followed by final exams which end on August 16, 2010

Summer 2010 Tuition Costs

Student Classification	Tuition	Room & Board
Flagship Students	$3,650 (Tuition Provided)	$3,200
Texas Residents	$3,650	$3,200
Non-Texas Residents	$12,200	$3,200*

* Non-Texas Residents who are undergraduate students will be required to live at the Summer Institute UT Campus Dorm.

Arabic Course Listing

Arabic Language Level	Credit Hours	Arabic Course Listing
First Year I and II	12 Credit Hours	ARA 506, ARA 507, ARA 106C, ARA 107C
Second Year I and II	12 Credit Hours	ARA 512K, ARA 512L, ARA 112C, ARA 112D
Third Year I and II	10 Credit Hours	ARA 420K, ARA 420L, ARA 120C, ARA 120D

Who Should Apply?

The program is open to all talented students of Arabic. The average student attending will have made a serious, long term commitment to learning Arabic, be prepared to study intensively for ten weeks, and be performing well academically at their home institution. Due to the intensive nature of this program, it will not be possible to take other courses or to work during our program. The Institute will provide you with the opportunity to study with some of the best and most motivated students of Arabic, including Arabic Flagship students from UT and other Arabic Flagship programs.

How Do I Apply?

A complete application for the Arabic Language Summer Institute will include the:

• Application form (the application is also available as an interactive .PDF file)
• Statement of purpose
• Teacher recommendation waiver & form
• Transcripts

Applications for the 2010 Arabic Language Summer Institute are due on Monday, March 15th at 5:00 p.m. and should be submitted to the Arabic Flagship Office in WMB 1.110. For whichever application option you choose (.PDF or interactive .PDF), we will also need a printed hardcopy submitted to our office. Please contact Franny Vandervoort, Administrative Associate at (512) 471-9950 or frannyv@austin.utexas.edu for additional information.

Tips for Applying, Admission, Registration & Student Housing

The appropriate steps to follow for applying, admission, registration and student housing for the Arabic Language Summer Institute will vary, based on your classification as a UT Student or a Non-UT Student. These are detailed for students in the table below and we recommend that you contact Franny Vandervoort, Adminstrative Associate for the AFP, with questions.

Please visit the UT EID setup page and follow the instructions provided to create an EID for your Summer Institute application, if you do not already have a UT EID assigned to you.

UT Students	Non-UT Students
1. Submit Summer Institute Application by March 15, 2010.	1. Submit Summer Institute Application by March 15, 2010.
2. Upon being accepted, you will be contacted by Franny Vandervoort to discuss your acceptance, registration and plans for student housing.	2. Upon being accepted, you will be contacted by Franny Vandervoort to discuss your acceptance, registration and plans for student housing.
3. Register for Arabic Summer courses using your UT EID. You will be responsible for your registration and Franny will provide the correct Arabic course listings and unique numbers prior to the registration period which runs from April 19 - 30, 2010.	3.Visit the UT Transient Students page and apply for summer transient admission by March 31, 2010. This requires a $60 application fee.
	4. A UT EID will be granted and assigned to you once your transient admission is processed.
	5. Organize your student housing. Non-UT Students who are undergraduates will be required to live at the Summer Institute UT Campus Dorm.
Franny Vandervoort frannyv@austin.utexas.edu (512) 471-9950	6. Register for Arabic Summer courses using your UT EID. You will be responsible for your registration and Franny will provide the correct Arabic course listings and unique numbers prior to the registration period which runs from June 1 - 2, 2010.

 

Arabic Language Summer Institute Staff

Mohammad Mohammad
Director, Arabic Language Summer Institute

Chelsea C. Sypher
Chelsea manages the Summer Institute program and is the person to contact about curriculum and courses. She also serves as the student counselor and advocate for the Summer Institute, and oversees operations and administration.

Helena Schneider
Helena facilitates promotion of the Summer Institute and also manages events including student orientation, lectures, workshops and cultural activities.

Franny Vandervoort
Franny handles all facets of student admissions including application processing, transient admission, registration, student funding, tuition and student housing.