Arabic Summer Camp (Arabic Speakers)
Program:
Arabic
Semester:
Semester 2
Code:
TBD
Credits:
2 Hour(s)
Start Date:
Week of June 1, 2026
Timing:
Sat 9:00-10:30 am est
Overview
About this Course
This is a cultural and educational program aimed at enhancing students’ Arabic language abilities. It focuses on developing skills in eloquence, public speaking, grammar, and understanding of the Qur’an.
Learning Outcomes:Â
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Review the parts of speech in Arabic.
- Learn about sentence types in the Arabic language.
- Study different literary forms, including poetry and prose.
- Practice writing various forms such as essays and short stories.
- Explore poetic schools and their characteristics.
- Apply linguistic analysis to selected texts from the Qur’an, Prophetic hadiths, and both classical and modern stories.
- Choose at least one literary form and attempt to produce a written piece in that genre.
Assessment Methods:
Students will be evaluated through:
- An oral interview during the first session to determine the appropriate track (for native or non-native Arabic speakers).
- A final exam at the end of the program.
- Worksheets and in-class activities throughout the course.
12 Weekly Topics
Course breakdown
Week 1: Parts of Speech Review
- Noun, verb, particle
- Practical examples from simple texts
- Activity: Sentence analysis and identification of parts of speech
- Texts and exercises
Week 2: Sentence Types
- Nominal and verbal sentences
- Key differences between them
- Activity: Sentence transformation and analysis
Week 3: Introduction to Literary Arts
- Definition of literature and its divisions
- Difference between poetry and prose
- Selected examples
Week 4: Arabic Poetry
- Definition and characteristics of poetry
- The poetic verse and rhyme
- Examples from classical and modern poetry
- Activity: Basic appreciation and analysis
Week 5: Prose and Its Types
- Definition of prose
- Types: essay, story, speech
- Comparison between prose and poetry
Week 6: The Art of the Essay
- Definition and types (descriptive, narrative, argumentative)
- Structure: introduction, body, conclusion
- Activity: Writing a short paragraph
Week 7: The Art of the Short Story
- Elements: characters, time, place, plot
- Types (classical/modern)
- Activity: Short story analysis
Week 8: Schools of Poetry
- Overview of poetic schools (classical, romantic, modern)
- Characteristics of each school
- Applied examples
Week 9: Applications on Qur’anic Texts
- Basic linguistic analysis of selected verses
- Identifying rhetorical styles (interrogation, vocative, etc.)
- Simple rhetorical appreciation
Week 10: Applications on Prophetic Hadiths
- Linguistic analysis of selected hadiths
- Extracting vocabulary and structures
- Understanding meanings and styles
Week 11: Applications on Classical and Modern Stories
- Comparison between a heritage story and a modern one
- Analysis of style and language
- Activity: Group discussion
Week 12: Final Project (Creative Writing)
- Choosing a literary form (poetry / story / essay)
- Writing practice
- Presentation of student work
- Final evaluation and comprehensive review
Ust. Aghyad Alshawaf
Instructor | Classical Arabic & Qur’anic Grammar
Ustadh Aghyad, a native Arabic literature graduate, has had a lifelong passion for the Arabic language, becoming a renowned poet in Syria. Since moving to Canada, he has taught Arabic at various levels for 15 years and holds an Ijazah in i’rab of the Qur'an.