This is the first module of the Advanced level. In this module, learners will review, consolidate and expand their grammatical knowledge through the reading, translation, and analysis of classical and authentic texts.
If this is your first Arabic course at Ribaat, you are required to submit a placement test. Click here for the Arabic Placement test.
Students are expected to attend 2 online classes each week, complete weekly assignments, submit a personal project and a final exam.
Live attendance is recommended whenever possible for the best learning experience. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for registered students who cannot attend live. Students will have access to course forums, recordings, and files until August 31, 2026.
This is a fast-paced, rigorous course and assignments are due weekly. Read the full policy for Arabic courses at this link:
Arabic Program Policies
This is an online course so students will need:
Text: Arabic-English Dictionary: The Hans Wehr Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic
Registration fee (non-refundable, non-transferable):
Before enrolling, please read the Registration Fees & Policies.
For inquiries, contact registration@rabata.org

Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 223
Instructor:
Anse Dr. Samar ChmseddinDate: June 15 - July 25, 2026
Day: Wednesdays & SaturdaysTime: 9:00 - 11:00 am CT

Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 221
Instructor:
Dr. Basma AlwaniDate: June 14 - July 25, 2026
Days:
Mondays & ThursdaysTime:
11:30 am - 1:30 pm CT
Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 111-2
Instructor:
Anse Saimah AsgharDate: June 16 – July 25, 2026
Days:
Thursdays & SundaysTime:
6:00 - 8:00 pm CT
Course Category: Arabic
Course Code: ARL 212
Instructor:
Ustadha Samah AtefDate: June 16 - July 25, 2026
Days:
Wednesdays & SaturdaysTime:
11:00 am - 1:00 pm CT