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Cultural Classes now available at CAC's Somerville

location!

Calligraphy

This course will introduce participants to Arabic calligraphy and its historical context within the Arab-Muslim world. Students will be introduced to the various scripts of Arabic calligraphy and provided with persistent hands-on practice including in-class practice, individual/group instruction, and take-home assignments as well. This course will combine lectures with visual materials, discussion of reading and/or visual evidence, and hands-on practice with bamboo and ink. 

Time: 6:30 PM, Thursdays, 1/20/11 - 3/3/11
Tuition: $120
Material Cost: $10
Instructor:  
Location: Center for Arabic Culture located at the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue, 6B, Somerville, MA
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"Mommy & Me" Arabic Immersion

Whether you are Mom or Dad, a caregiver or an educator, the child you care can benefit from exposure to another language. Our "Mommy & Me" groups use play, music and crafts to expose to children to the Arabic language. The class is designed to accommodate different age groups and children from 1 to 5 years old are welcome. 

Time: Two different times will be offered:
         11:30 AM, Mondays, 1/24/11 - 3/14/11
         1:00 PM, Wednesdays, 1/26/11 - 3/16/1
Tuition: $120
Ages: 1 to 5 year olds
Instructor: Mondays - / Wednesdays - 
Location: Center for Arabic Culture located at the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue, 6B, Somerville, MA
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Advanced Colloquial Arabic Classes

Colloquial Arabic is used in daily communication between people in the Arab world. Rooted in classical Arabic, it is simplified for daily use and infiltrated by non-Arabic worlds depending on the geographical location, external cultural and linguistic influences. This class will focus on the Levant dialect, which is spoken in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Palestine. It is for adult students who have been exposed to Arabic, either formally or informally. Students should be familiar with the alphabet and have a grasp of Arabic vocabulary. The instructor will use songs, movies, recorded conversations and other cultural means to move from Modern Standard Arabic to the Levant dialect.

Time: Saturdays, 10 am, 1/29/11 - 3/19/11
Tuition: $120
Instructor: Nezha Almahi - LeBrasseur
Location: Center for Arabic Culture located at the Armory, 191 Highland Avenue, 6B, Somerville, MA
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Beginner Colloquial Arabic Classes

Colloquial Arabic is used in daily communication between people in the Arab world. Rooted in classical Arabic, it is simplified for daily use and infiltrated by non-Arabic worlds depending on the geographical location, external cultural and linguistic influences. This class will focus on the Levant dialect, which is spoken in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan and Palestine. This level is for students who have had little or no exposure to the Arabic language. We will be covering the Arabic alphabet and explaining the differences in pronunciation between the modern standard Arabic and different dialects. We will also cover some basic conversational skills. In addition to the book Alkitab, we will use role playing, recorded conversations, songs, Arabic movies and other cultural means.