Fundamentals of Classical Arabic
A ten –consecutive-evening course designed for individuals with day-time commitments helping them get a solid footing in essential Qur’anic Arabic. Students cover some of the most complex issues in grammar in easy to understand and creatively composed lessons that focus exclusively on the Qur’an’s language.
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Course Description
Who is This Course For?
Students that have successfully taken this course have been 9 years of age or older though the class is primarily attended by adults. Students must know how to read the Qur’an in Arabic even if without comprehension. No previous vocabulary or ability to write in Arabic is required. Students interested in gaining foundational knowledge of Arabic syntax as it applies to the Qur’an will find this course invaluable. It is also ideal for seasoned Arabic students who need an organized review of core concepts along with teachers and tutors of Arabic that are looking for a proven and effective teaching methodology for their own students.
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Why is This Course Important?
Students of Arabic
What Will You Accomplish After Taking This Class?
Upon completing this course, a student will be able to fully analyze the grammar of Surahs such as al-Fatihah, Falaq, and Naas, as well as understand the basic concepts and sentence structure of Arabic.
The course aims to build a strong foundation in understanding core principles governing the Arabic language through a study of examples taken exclusively from the Qur’an. Students are given the bigger picture of Arabic grammar so that they understand exactly what they know, what they need to know and what areas they need to work on individually.
It introduces students to the rich scholarly legacy of academic works on إِعْجاز الْقُرْآن الْبَلاغِي , loosely translated as the linguistic miracle of the Qur’an. This introduction is meant to inject students with inspiration and intrigue into the incredible literary majesty of the Arabic Qur’an so that they are motivated to continue their Arabic studies.
Students will understand the usage of critical vocabulary (roughly defined as vocabulary that shows up on virtually every page of the Qur’an) and be made to memorize it with meaning.
Pre-Requisites for This Course?
Students should have basic Arabic reading skills.
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