Institut français du Proche-Orient

Ifpo (Département des études arabes, médiévales et modernes) organizes the Summer Intensive Arabic Programme in association with the University of Paris-Sorbonne. This programme is open to students, irrespective of their interest in research, as well as to specialists and professionals who need instruction in Arabic.
It lasts for the whole month of July (4 weeks), five hours a day, five days a week.

The summer programme offers classes on Arabic culture, literature, Arabic grammar, history of the Arab world, press, spoken and written modern Arabic, Syrian/Lebanese dialect. Several levels are offered, from next to beginner (after one year of intensive Arabic) to advanced (after three years or more).

Teaching organization: the teaching of Arabic language is organized around themes or subjects. The medium of instruction is Arabic. Knowledge of French is not necessary, but would be useful.

Ifpo professors simultaneously hold teaching positions in Syrian or Lebanese institutions, or are involved in research programmes. Eric Gautier currently heads the programme in Arabic. Dr. Gautier holds a position of assistant professor of Arabic at the University of Paris-Sorbonne.

The cost is 900 Euros. Students pay the fees at the beginning of the programme, in Euros (by check only) or in cash in Lebanese Pounds (the amount will be calculated by Ifpo on the basis of a fixed exchange rate). The fee is non-refundable.

On their arrival in Beirut, students attending the programme in Arabic are expected to find their own accommodation. A list of rooms and flats for rent is available at Ifpo.

The students must arrive at least one week prior to the beginning of the course to take an oral placement exam and to take care of various formalities.

We suggest that the applications be sent by express mail before the end of May 2012.

Ifpo does not offer financial support to students attending the programme in Arabic.

Forms for the yearly Arabic programme of 2012-2013, as well as for the summer Arabic programme of 2012, can be requested by e-mail as soon as 15th January 2012.

Contact :

Eric GAUTIER
Institut Français du Proche-Orient (Ifpo)
Institut Français du Liban, Rue de Damas
BP 11-1424, Beyrouth, Liban.
 
Tel : 961- 1- 420 291/292/293/298
Fax : 961-1-429 295/615 866
e-mail :  e.gautier@ifporient.org