APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED:
APRIL 20, 2024
The Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages & Cultures offers an online Intensive Arabic Language Program, allowing both current OSU students AND non-OSU students the opportunity to complete first- and second-semester (1101 and 1102) or third- and fourth-semester (1103 and 2104) Arabic during the OSU summer term.
The Summer Intensive Arabic Program will be offered entirely ONLINE in the Summer 2024 term.
Curriculum & Content
The intensive online format of the program allows:
- students in graduate and professional programs the chance to complete two semesters' worth of language training without interfering with their enrollment in seminars
- students at other institutions access to OSU's foreign language expertise
- OSU undergraduates a chance to more rapidly advance within the broader Arabic curriculum
No previous Arabic language training or experience is required for enrollment in the elementary component of the Summer Intensive Program. Students with limited experience, and particularly students for whom sufficient time has lapsed since their previous experience, will be asked to enroll in the elementary Arabic component.
Students wishing to enroll in the intermediate Arabic component must either have recently completed the 'regular' (full semester) Arabic 1102 or demonstrated their competence and ability to succeed with a placement exam.
The Department of Near Eastern and South Asian Languages & Cultures Arabic Program provides a rich curriculum designed to help students develop proficiency and expertise in all skills important to language learning: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Additionally, the online Intensive Arabic Program will include opportunities for students to encounter and experience a broad range of the diverse cultures of the Arabic speaking world.
Planned cultural and enrichment activities such as Arabic calligraphy workshops, Arabic film screenings, art and music events, guest lectures, cooking lessons, and more!
Eligibility & Procedures
The online application will open in mid February 2024.
Participants must apply (by way of the online application* form with attached 200-word personal statement) and be accepted to the program in order to enroll.
Students may apply to take a single course or both courses in the beginning and intermediate 2-course sequence:
Summer 2024 class dates are: May 7 - June 14 (Arabic 1101 and 1103) and June 17 - July 26 (Arabic 1102 and 2104)
Students that wish to complete the full 6 week, 2-course sequence and students that are enrolled in Department of Near Eastern Languages & Cultures Academic Programs (majors, minors, and graduate programs) will receive priority during the application review process.
Non-OSU Students
Non-current OSU students must also apply for eligibility to enroll in OSU courses through the OSU Extended Education program. The Office of Extended Education has separate application deadlines for non-current OSU students to be eligible for summer coursework. More information, including eligibility and application requirements and instructions, are available at odee.osu.edu/extended-education.
Middle and High School Students
Qualified students in grades 7-12 are eligible to participate in the summer intensive Arabic Program through College Credit Plus (CCP), managed by the OSU Academy Program. Interested students with questions about this process are encouraged to contact the OSU Academy Program: Phone: 614-292-3980; Email: ESUE-Academy@osu.edu. After being admitted to the OSU Academy program, students should complete the regular summer intensive Arabic Program application process described below.
Schedule - 100% Online
Arabic 1101 - May 7 - June 14, classes meet online Monday - Friday; 10:20am - 12:10pm
Arabic 1102 - June 17 - July 26, classes meet online Monday - Friday; 9:20am - 11:10am*
Arabic 1103 - May 7 - June 14, classes meet online Monday - Friday; 10:20am - 12:10pm
Arabic 2104 - June 17 - July 26, classes meet online Monday - Friday; 11:20am - 1:30pm*
NOTE: Each class will be divided into two parts. The first 55 minutes of class time will be dedicated to synchronous online instruction where you will interact with the instructor and other students. The remaining time will be reserved for you to complete daily independent coursework. Independent coursework will be due by 11:59PM each day.
*Times may be subject to change until April 20th
Costs
The estimated total cost of enrollment (total tuition and fees) for Summer 2024 academic term is expected to be similar to the 2022 rates which, for 8 undergraduate-level credit hours, was $2,539.86 for Ohio residents and $7,543.86 for non-residents [see the Registrar's Summer 2019 fee table for details and, for explanations of individual costs, registrar.osu.edu/policies/feesexplanation].
OSU Student Application Checklist (Application Deadline EXTENDED to - April 20, 2024)
In addition to completing the online application, interested applicants will need to do the following:
Complete Arabic Language Placement Exam (only required if applying for intermediate Arabic and is not currently enrolled in OSU Arabic language coursework). Instructions for completing Arabic Language Placement Exam can be found on the Center for Languages, Literatures and Cultures website.
- Submit Application - Complete the online application (with attached 200-word personal statement) and submit all other required materials before the April 10th deadline.* (DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 20)
Non-OSU Student Application Checklist (Application Deadline EXTENDED to April 20, 2024)
In addition to completing the online application, interested applicants will need to do the following:
- Arrange for 1 letter of recommendation to be submitted. One of these recommendations should ideally come from a language instructor (if possible) or from an academic or professional recommender that can attest that the applying student has the interest, ability, and work ethic to succeed in our challenging intensive language program. Letters of recommendation should be sent directly to the NESA Department at nesa@osu.edu.
- Submit copies of transcripts (only required if applicant is a non-OSU student or if student has completed Arabic language coursework at another institution). These transcripts can be unofficial and should be sent directly to the NESA Department at nesa@osu.edu.
- Complete Arabic Language Placement Exam (only required if applying for intermediate Arabic and is not currently enrolled in OSU Arabic language coursework). Instructions for completing Arabic Language Placement Exam can be found on the Center for Languages, Literatures and Cultures website.
- Arabic Writing Sample (Handwritten) - As part of the application, students applying to the intermediate Arabic 1103/ AR2104 courses will submit an unaided writing sample in Arabic (125-200 words) or a copy of the latest Arabic language exam completed. Your Arabic writing should be a self introduction, and it must be your own writing with no editing or assistance by anyone else or use of any translation programs. We need to see real evidence of where you are with Arabic at the moment.
- Submit Application - Complete the online application (with attached 200-word personal statement) and submit all other required materials before the April 10th deadline.* (DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 20)
More Information
Please contact the Department's Academic Program Coordinator, Phoebe Carmichael, at carmichael.96@osu.edu if you have any questions or concerns.