ASPIRE TO ACHIEVE

ARABIC AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE:

HERITAGE, CULTURE AND CIVILISATION
Effat University Arab Studies Centre

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 ABOUT EFFAT UNIVERSITY
Located right at the heart of the cosmopolitan
city of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Effat University,
a fully accredited non-profit university, provides
quality education at international standards.
At Effat, our students are
inspired and motivated to gain
a true passion for advancement.
In a place where academic
programmes are innovative
and stimulating, our worldwide
partnerships – with universities,
businesses and organisations
– bring new perspectives, and
our extra- and co-curricular
activities and experiences open
up new horizons for our students.
The cosmopolitan riches of
Jeddah are felt at Effat too, with
our current family a melting pot
of over 30 different nationalities.

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 Vision
To emerge as one of the world’s leading academic
institutions through the enrichment of knowledge,
professional practice and culture, and to inspire
leaders of the future to become living ambassadors
for the legacy of Queen Effat Al Thunayan Al Saud
(God rest her soul).
Mission
To qualify tomorrow’s competitive leaders
with a world-class education, by providing
an interdisciplinary environment conducive to
research, community service, and lifelong learning.
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Accreditation
Effat University is a degree-granting institution
fully licensed by the Ministry of Higher Education
of Saudi Arabia (Licence Number is 327/A. Date
8/2/1430). Also, the University is fully accredited
by the Saudi Arabian National Commission for
Academic Accreditation and Assessment (NCAAA).
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 EFFAT UNIVERSITY’S ARAB
STUDIES CENTRE (EUASC)
Our EUASC offers a range of services for students,
faculty, and researchers. A platform for both
developing dialogue and achieving greater levels
of understanding between the Arab heritage,
culture, language and people and the rest
of the world, EUASC is proud to promote
human, and global, interaction.

The Centre has two main goals:

(1) to provide knowledge about
Arab history, culture, politics
and religion, and (2) to foster
mutual understanding and
respect across cultures,
countries and societies. Our
unique language and culture
programmes are just one of the
ways in which we aim to meet
these crucial goals.

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 ARABIC AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE:
HERITAGE, CULTURE AND
CIVILISATION (AFL)
Our AFL language, heritage, culture and civilisation
programme is a multifaceted language and cultural
immersion programme that is open to learners
from around the world. Suitable for all levels of
Arabic proficiency, it is an ideal programme for
anyone who has an interest in teaching, studying
and investigating Arabic or Arab language,
culture, and heritage. The Programme provides
an introduction to the history and culture of the
Arab world. Participants ranging from faculty,
students, researchers and more will learn from
scholars, business leaders, artists, and
journalists about the region’s unique past,
present, and future through a rich and rewarding
residential experience in Jeddah.

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 Our Enrichment Programme is multidisciplinary
in its approach, introducing you to a comprehensive
range of teaching and learning resources to aid
your study of the Arab world. A culture-immersing
programme of activities including trips, social
events, and exploration of the traditional art and
architecture of Saudi Arabia will further enhance
your learning.

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 THE
COSMOPOLITAN
City of
JEDDAH
BRIDE OF THE RED SEA

The most liberal and cosmopolitan of all our

Saudi cities, Jeddah is a city of wonders,
rich with tradition, history, culture and
a unique heritage.

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 Found in the western region of the Kingdom,
Jeddah is a bustling hub for tourism and trading.
The city is the largest seaport on the Red Sea,
and the second largest in Saudi Arabia after
the capital Riyadh.

Thanks to its location at the heart of the region

– within two hours flying distance from most
capitals in the Middle East and Africa and at the
junction of international airlines taking off to all
major cities – Jeddah has been a port and trading
city for centuries. The fourth largest industrial
city in Saudi Arabia after Riyadh, Jubail and
Yanbu, it’s also the second commercial centre
of the Middle East after Dubai. Today, it’s home
to many government offices and is known in the
Kingdom for its shopping districts, upscale
department stores, boutiques, restaurants and
cafés. Jeddah residents are a diverse, multi-ethnic
mix, which has had a delicious impact on Jeddah’s
wonderfully varied cuisine.

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 As one of Saudi Arabia’s primary resort cities,
Jeddah is also home to the Corniche (waterfront
area) – the largest in the Kingdom with a range
of luxury hotels, beaches and resorts clustered
around it. To the north of the city you’ll find
a further string of exceptional beach resorts.
Thanks to Jeddah’s location on the Red Sea,
the flora and fauna are incredible, making Scuba
diving a major attraction for our many visitors.
Jeddah is also proud to offer some of the
Kingdom’s best horseback riding equestrian
clubs. Because of its long and rich history,
you’ll find a dozen fascinating museums covering
a variety of subjects, alongside one of the largest
open-air art galleries in the world.

As part of our truly international community here

in Jeddah, we house more than 100 consulates
for countries in the Americas, Middle East, Africa,
Far East, and European Union.

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 AFL Our flexible programme is designed to allow you to complete it in
a way that suits you. If you choose to complete the programme

PROGRAMME in two semesters, you’ll be awarded the Diploma in Arabic as a

Foreign Language (once you’ve completed 36 credit hours).
DETAILS If you’d prefer to complete one level at a time, you must complete
12 credit hours to qualify for the Certificate of Completing
Beginners Level Arabic as a Foreign Language (equivalent to
CEFR A1), then complete another 12 credit hours to qualify for
Certificate of Completing Intermediate Level Arabic as a Foreign
Language (equivalent to CEFR A2). You can then gain the
Certificate of Completing Advanced Level Arabic as a Foreign
Language (equivalent to CEFR B1) by completing a further 12
credit hours. If you are following a Level Base, you may opt for
an intensive program (8 weeks). The total number of credit hours
of the Diploma is 36, including 23 lecture hours and 26 practical
hours per week. This is a total of 1,470 hours in 30 weeks.

I. Credit Hours Distribution

No. of Credit Hours No. of Lecture Hours No. of Practical Hours

Requirements
per week per week per week

Core Courses 30 17 26
Elective Courses 6 6 –
Total 36 23 26

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 II. Core Requirements

Course No. Course Name Prerequisite(s) Credits

AFL 111 Arabic Sounds and Letters None 4

AFL 111 and AFL 113 or
AFL 112 Reading Comprehension 3
Dept. Approval
AFL 113 Arabic Dialogues 1 None 4
Arabic and Arab Art, Culture
AFL 131 None 3
and Identity
AFL 114 Intensive Writing None 4
Reading and Writing Arabic AFL 112 and AFL 114 or
AFL 211 4
Literature Dept. Approval

AFL 112 and AFL 114 or

AFL 212 Media Arabic 2
Dept. Approval

Readings in Arab Contributions

AFL 241 None 3
to Civilisation
AFL 291 Research Capstone Dept. Approval 3
Elective 1 Dept. Approval 3
Elective 2 Dept. Approval 3
Total 36

III. Elective Requirements: Students choose (6) credit hours only

Course No. Course Name Prerequisite(s) Credits

AFL 213 Business Arabic AFL 211 3

AFL 271 Quran Recitation AFL 211 3
AFL 231 Arabic Calligraphy – 3
Dialects of Modern Standard
AFL 214 AFL 113 or Dept. Approval 3
Arabic
AFL 215 Arabic Dialogues 2 AFL113 or Dept. Approval 3
AFL 251 Translation 1 AFL 211 3
AFL 252 Translation 2 AFL 251 3

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 IV. Programme Structure
A. Semester Base
Semester 1

Course No. Course Name Prerequisite(s) Credits

AFL 111 Arabic Sounds and Letters None 3-2-4

AFL 111 and AFL 113 or
AFL 112 Reading Comprehension 2-2-3
Dept. Approval
AFL 113 Arabic Dialogues None 2-4-4
Arabic and Arab Art, Culture
AFL 131 None 2-2-3
and Identity
AFL 114 Intensive Writing None 2-4-4
Total 18

Semester 2

Course No. Course Name Prerequisite(s) Credits

Reading and Writing Arabic AFL 112 and AFL 114 or

AFL 211 2-4-4
Literature Dept. Approval

AFL 112 and AFL 114 or

AFL 212 Media Arabic 1-2-2
Dept. Approval

Readings in Arab Contributions

AFL 241 None 2-2-3
to Civilisation

Topics on Arabic Language,

AFL 291 Dept. Approval 1-4-3
Art and Culture
AFL 215 Elective 1 Dept. Approval 3-0-3
AFL 216 Elective 2 Dept. Approval 3-0-3
Total 18

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 B. Level Base
Beginners Level (Equivalent to CEFR A1)

Course No. Course Name Prerequisite(s) Credits

AFL 111 Arabic Sounds and Letters None 3-2-4

AFL 113 Arabic Dialogues None 2-4-4
AFL 114 Intensive Writing None 2-4-4
Total 12

Intermediate Level (Equivalent to CEFR A2)

Course No Course Name Prerequisite(s) Credits

AFL 111 and AFL 113 or

AFL 112 Reading Comprehension 2-2-3
Dept. Approval

Arabic and Arab Art, Culture

AFL 131 None 2-2-3
and Identity

Reading and Writing Arabic AFL 112 and AFL 114 or

AFL 211 2-4-4
Literature Dept. Approval

AFL 112 and AFL 114 or

AFL 212 Media Arabic 1-2-2
Dept. Approval

Total 12

Advanced Level (Equivalent to CEFR B1)

Course No. Course Name Prerequisite(s) Credits

Readings in Arab Contributions

AFL 241 None 2-2-3
to Civilisation

Topics Arabic Language, Art

AFL 291 Dept. Approval 1-4-3
and Culture
AFL 215 Elective 1 Dept. Approval 3-0-3
AFL 216 Elective 2 Dept. Approval 3-0-3
Total 12

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 FACILITIES AND
STUDENT SUPPORT
Effat University’s modern, fully equipped
campus is just three kilometres from
Jeddah’s city centre, 26 kilometres from
King Abdulaziz International Airport, South
Terminal, and 36 kilometres from the
North Terminal. A home-from-home for all
our students, it offers you:

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 • International Students Office, with
our Arabic and English-speaking
coordinator on hand to help with all
aspects of campus life, and advise
on Jeddah and its many resources
• Full use of our restaurant and other
public spaces
• Airport departure and arrival
transportation*
• Welcome and farewell activities
at the start and end of your course
• ID card giving you full access to all
our campus facilities, including
Effat University Library and Cultural
Museum, computer labs, and
recreational facilities (indoor Olympic
swimming pool, indoor basketball
court and gym)
• An Effat University email account to
keep you abreast of student activities
• Accommodation in our on-campus
student residence with 24/7 security, * Transportation for your arrival and
modern common areas, a buffet-style departure between King Abdulaziz
restaurant for chef-prepared meals, International Airport and Effat is
laundry rooms and
shared kitchens. provided free of charge. We can
All our bedrooms have internet provide additional transportation
connection, cable television, a private within Jeddah at a cost.
phone line, a fridge, full furniture and
a private bathroom and you’ll have **Single occupancy is available at a small
a choice of a shared or single room**. extra cost, depending on availability.

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 Programme Cost

Tuition (may be paid by credit, level, semester or in full depending on programme of study):
Per Credit Hour Per Level Per Semester Full Tuition
$400 $4,800 $7,200 $14,400

Accommodation (per person inclusive of three meals a day):

Single Small Single Medium Single Large Single Suite Double
Room Room Room (40m2) Occupancy
$3,735 $4,000 $4,535 $4,800 $3,470

Visa: $60
We urge you to make travel plans as early as possible to allow sufficient time for
visa issuing and related arrangements. Visas to Saudi Arabia must be obtained
prior to departure.

Health Insurance: $670

Participants are required to purchase comprehensive health insurance from
Effat University, unless they can provide evidence of comparable coverage.

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 Transportation:
Tuition fees are inclusive of one trip/visit to be specified by the coordinator of the
Arab Studies Centre. Other visits and trips are available and charged separately.
Transportation for arrival and departure between King Abdulaziz International Airport
and Effat University is provided by the Arab Studies Centre free of charge. Additional
transportation needs within Jeddah can be provided at cost.

Living Expenses: an estimate of $80-135 per day.

Other Cost:
Application Accommodation Accommodation Placement
Fees† Insurance Deposit* Deposit† Test†
$270 $270 $270 $270

† Non-refundable.  * Refundable less charges for damage/misuse of property.

Refund Policy
Please note that there will be no refunds after
the start of the course, unless the University for
unforeseen reasons cancels the programme.
Upon acceptance, the AFL Enrichment Programme
students pay the full tuition of their programme
of study.

How to Apply
You can find application forms at
www.effatuniversity.edu.sa or by emailing
effat.eecsi@effatuniversity.edu.sa

For our winter programmes (September start)

applications are due April 1st. For spring and
summer programmes (January and June)
applications are due August 1st.

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 Effat University
PO Box 34689
Jeddah 21478
Saudi Arabia
Telephone: +966 92 000 3331
Fax: +966 12 637 7447
Email: admissions@effatuniversity.edu.sa
www.effatuniversity.edu.sa

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