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Virginia Tech: Arabic (Study Abroad)
Location: Nizwa, Oman
Country: Oman
Language: Arabic
School: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Dates of Program: May 13, 2024 - July 04, 2024
Program Type: Summer Study Abroad
Program Level: Year 2 , Year 3 , Year 4 ,
Classroom/Study Hours:
| Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Credits offered | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
| Number of Classroom Hours per week | 25 | 25 | 25 | |
| Number of Self-Study/Homework Hours per week | 10-15 | 10-15 | 10-15 | |
| Number of Hours With a Language Partner per week | 5-7 | 5-7 | 5-7 | |
| Number of Hours of Other Activities per week | 1-5 | 1-5 | 1-5 |
Textbook:
The Al-Kitaab fī Ta`allum al-`Arabiyya Language Series for learning Arabic as a second
language, by Mahmoud al-Batal and Abbas al-Tonsi (3rd edition), will be used as the primary
textbooks for each level. [Part II for intermediate Arabic and Part II and III for advanced Arabic].
Supplementary authentic material will be provided as needed.
Program Details
Project Global Officer provides full scholarships to qualifying ROTC students from Virginia Tech and other universities for the summer study of Arabic language and culture. The immersive, six-week program in Oman is open to students who have completed at least one year (two semester) of Arabic. Project GO is focused on improving the language skills, regional expertise, and intercultural communication skills of future military officers.
VT in Oman is an immersive, faculty-led program designed to enhance the students’ proficiency in Arabic language and cultural competency through structured classes, conversation partnerships, excursions, seminars, and cultural activities.
Project GO Students attend language classes five hours each day, taught by a local instructional team. Classes follow the proficiency-based approach, while integrating reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Students complete 150 contact hours (6 credits) over the course of 6 weeks.
Outside the classroom, students work with Omani language partners, conversing in Arabic and engaging in local cultural activities. Students also participate in guided workshops, such as calligraphy and pottery-making, and attend seminars about cultural practices in Oman. In addition, students visit Omani families in their homes, which gives them the opportunity to practice speaking skills, while gaining insight into the lived realities of Omani family life.
Students will earn 6 credit hours.
*Please note that non-VT students are responsible for working with their home institution for approval of transfer credits.
Program Website: Virginia Tech Project GO
All Project GO programs provide funding for:
- Tuition/fees
- Room and Board
- Travel to/from study location
- Books
- Insurance
- Visa (if applicable)
The following costs will not be included in Project GO Funding: personal spending money, personal travel, costs for obtaining a passport, medication, and expenses for dependents.
Please Note: Project GO participants planning to travel abroad MUST have a valid U.S. passport in their possession no later than 90 days before anticipated travel date. Many destinations require student visas, which take additional processing time. For further information, visit our FAQs.
Additional Details:
Year 2 has a pre-req of at least two semesters of Arabic at the beginner level.
Year 3 has a pre-req of four semesters of Arabic at the intermediate level.
Year 4 has a pre-req of six semesters of Arabic at the advanced level.
*Final level will be determined by placement exam.
Application Deadline: January 18, 2024
Separate application?: No, a separate application is not needed.
How to Apply:
To submit an application, go to: https://www.rotcprojectgo.org/ and click the ‘Apply Now’ button below to apply to Virginia Tech’s Arabic Program in Oman through the Project GO central application system.
Only completed and submitted student applications to the national Project GO central application system will be considered for a scholarship.
For further information, please contact Rhonda Pennington, 1-540-231-9160 ([email protected]).
Name: Dr. Nadine Sinno
Email Address: [email protected]
Phone: 540-231-9160
Thank you very much.