Distance learning language diplomas in literal Arabic
The Diplôme de langue (DL) d'arabe littéral is a distance learning course spread over three years, each of which leads to a diploma. It is aimed at beginners in the Arabic language who wish to become autonomous in both written and spoken Arabic.
The Diplôme de langue (DL) d'arabe littéral is a fully distance learning course spread over three years, each of which leads to a diploma. It is particularly well-suited to meet the needs of people following other courses or engaged in professional life.
The DL beginner corresponds to the first year of training and is aimed at a public of complete beginners in literal Arabic. It provides solid training and enables students to reach CEFR level A2 in two semesters. Validation of the Beginner DL enables the equivalence of the Literal Arabic UEs of the Introductory Diploma to be obtained by VAC.
The Intermediate DL, which corresponds to the second year of training, enables students to reach CEFR level B1 in two semesters. Validation of the Intermediate DL enables students to obtain the equivalence of the Literal Arabic UEs of the Arabic L1 LLCER by VAC.
The Advanced DL enables students to achieve level B2 of the CEFR, whilst the Advanced Plus DL enables them to achieve level C1.
These are demanding courses that require a significant personal commitment. The workload amounts to around fifteen hours per week.
Target audience
Target audience
The Beginner DL is aimed at absolute beginners in the Arabic language.
The Intermediate DL is open by right to students who have validated the Beginner DL in Literal Arabic or the distance initiation diploma. It is also open to anyone who can demonstrate the level required for entry into the diploma (CERCL level A2 - placement test to be taken online).
The Advanced DL, which corresponds to the third year of training, is open by right to those who have validated the Intermediate DL in Literal Arabic. It is also open to students who have validated the first year of the Literal Arabic DL, as well as to anyone who can demonstrate the level required for entry into the diploma (placement test to be taken online).
The Advanced Plus DL, which corresponds to the fourth year of the course, is automatically open to students who have successfully completed the Advanced Diploma in Classical Arabic. It is also open to anyone who can demonstrate a B2 level.
Program
Program
Course start dates: see university-calendar
DL beginner and DL intermediate in literal Arabic distance learning
Semesters 1 and 2 / Semesters 3 and 4
- Grammar: 1h30 asynchronous classes on Moodle per week.
- Language practice (oral and written expression, oral and written comprehension): 6h including 4h asynchronous classes on Moodle and 2h synchronous classes on Zoom per week.
DL advanced and DL advanced plus in literal Arabic distance learning
Semesters 5 and 6
Language practice (oral and written expression, oral and written comprehension) and translation (version and theme): 6h including 4h in asynchronous classes on Moodle and 2h synchronous classes on Zoom per week.
Teaching method
Teaching method
The bimodal teaching of distance learning DLs in Literary Arabic is delivered through asynchronous courses on Moodle and synchronous courses on Zoom.
For beginner and intermediate DLs, training in Literary Arabic is offered in a hybrid mode 2/3 asynchronous (courses and activities to be done on Moodle) and 1/3 synchronous (virtual classroom courses on Zoom). Attendance at these synchronous course sessions is compulsory to be able to validate the diplomas.
Literal Arabic training is offered on a hybrid mode 2/3 synchronous (virtual classroom courses on Zoom) and 1/3 asynchronous for the advanced and avanced plus DLs (courses and activities to be done on Moodle). Attendance at both synchronous class sessions is compulsory to be able to validate the diploma.
Evaluation method
Evaluation method
Assessment is carried out online on a continuous basis. No exceptions will be made to allow students to sit a final exam. For Beginner and Intermediate Language Courses, oral and written skills are assessed through one or two weekly assessments, and grammar through two synchronous assessments each semester. For Advanced and Advanced Plus Language Courses, oral and written skills, as well as translation, are assessed through five synchronous and asynchronous assessments per semester.