Arabic Level 2 with Professor Elijah Reynolds
Sun Jan 19, 2025 6:00 PM - Sun Apr 13, 2025 10:30 PM
Los Gatos Islamic Center (part of the West Valley Muslim Association), 95032
Description
In this 12 week course, learners will:
Learn advanced word derivation & grammar الصرف والنحو
Develop technical knowledge of inflection and conjugation التصريف و الإعراب
Discover semantic relationships between ayas and suras
Explore modern linguistic analysis tools
Classes are held Sundays 11:30AM - 1:30 PM and Wednesdays 7PM - 8PM at LGIC
This course is interactive. It is designed with the learner in mind to build a linguistic intuition using a variety of activities. This active-learner approach is based on the instructor’s +20 years experience in teaching Arabic and expertise in language pedagogy.
Learners can expect to frequently work in pairs or small groups and contribute to engaging discussions in a flipped classroom. While class time is devoted to discussing and expanding your understanding of the language, there will be occasional homework.
About the instructor:
Elijah received a BA in Linguistics, MA in Middle East Studies, and PhD in Linguistics at Indiana University. He moved to the Bay Area in 2012 where he was head of the Arabic program at Santa Clara University and Bayan Islamic Graduate School. Elijah studied closely under Muslim scholars Dr. Yamina Bougenaya, Dr. Ali Mermer, Dr. Zaineb Istrabadi (ra), and Dr. Salman al-Ani.
Required Text: Younes, Munther. The Routledge Introduction to Qur’ānic Arabic. 2013
*pdf of the text will be provided, but students are strongly encouraged to buy a hard copy.
January 19 - April 13
Sun 11:30-1:30 PM, Wed 7-8 PM
Location: LGIC
Location
Los Gatos Islamic Center (part of the West Valley Muslim Association), 95032