Arabic as a Second Language I

About this course

This course is for students wanting to take their first steps into the Arabic language. Course includes an introduction to morphology and syntax using traditional methods, as well as an introduction to conversational Arabic. (Prerequisite: Placement test).(4 credit hours)

About the Instructor(s)

Sh Mohamed Hajaj 

Sh Mohamed Hajaj specializes in teaching Quran, Arabic and Islamic Studies to both adults and children. He holds a BA in Islamic Studies in English from the Faculty of Languages and Translation, Al-Azhar University, and graduated at the top of his class from Al-Azhar’s Qiraat Institute. He is currently working on his Master’s degrees in both Islamic Studies in English and in Education from Al-Azhar University. He has pursued post-graduate studies in Islamic Studies, courses from the faculty of education, and courses specifically for teaching Arabic to non-Arabic learners. He has extensive teaching experience at diverse institutes, has served as a translator for numerous English books and projects, and is a khateeb and speaker at various local mosques in Cairo.