Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will:
- have an adequate knowledge of classical Arabic as a tool for international communication, in particular within the framework of the UN.
Course Content (Syllabus)
The course is addressed to two types of students:
- students who have already attended/taken at least one exam in Standard Arabic (at university or related), for whom it is recommended to follow the INTERMEDIATE course;
- students with a good grounding in Standard Arabic (two to three exams in Standard Arabic at university or related institutions), for whom we recommend the ADVANCED course. The program is composed of three modules, one COMMON for all, the other two (INTERMEDIATE and ADVANCED) to be chosen according to one's level (self-assessed).
Common module - Introduction to language use in international organisations; Arabic as a language of international communication, and in particular as the official and working language of the United Nations System - Arabic as a UN language: lexical analysis of online communication documents:
1. UN Organigram;
2. SDGs: Detailed lexical analysis of some SDGs (acquisition of specific vocabulary). Intermediate module Basic knowledge and in-depth study of the main grammatical structures of Arabic. Advanced module Arabic as a UN language: Variety communication plans Detailed analysis of sample documents of different communication plans: 1. Language of TRANSLATION of international instruments (Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Arabic, current version and "historical" version); 2. Language of DRAFTING of international instruments (CEDAW).
3. Working language of UN Main Bodies (AG Resolution A/RES/72/252)
4. Language of dissemination and communication (Internet sites various agencies; ILO publications)