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From http://liberalarts.utexas.edu/mes/languages/arabic/arabic-summer-institute/index.php

The University of Texas at Austin’s ASI will offer an intensive Arabic language and culture program in 2017 for Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced students of Arabic. The ASI is open to all qualified students (competitive admission by application), and exceptional high school students are welcome to apply. This program will run from June 1, 2017 through August 11, 2017 and will feature:

•    An intensive ten-week summer program equivalent to one full academic year
•    Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced training combining instruction in MSA and Colloquial Arabic
•    Communicative teaching methodology that emphasizes all four language skills equally: speaking, reading, writing and listening
•    21 contact hours per week
•    Weekly Dardasha (chat) classes and daily Open Tutoring opportunities to develop oral skills
•    A fully incorporated cultural program with lectures, films, hands-on workshops and guest speakers
•    Competitive cost of attendance
•    Dedicated, supportive faculty trained in Arabic pedagogy
•    A Student Support advisor to provide tutoring, advice and guidance

Instruction is based on a pedagogical approach in which students gain competency in both MSA and colloquial Arabic.

For full details go to http://liberalarts.utexas.edu/mes/languages/arabic/arabic-summer-institute/index.php