Arabic distance learning diplomas

The introductory year ensures real competence in Arabic. It leads to a diploma, and enables students who have never studied Arabic before to bring themselves up to the level required for entry to the Bachelor's degree program at Inalco in just one year, or to continue in DL2 Literal Arabic by distance learning. CERCL level A2 is achieved on completion of this introductory diploma.

This is a demanding course, requiring significant personal investment. The workload amounts to around twenty hours a week, comprising 10h30 of classes in literal Arabic and civilization, and at least as much time for personal work.

The introductory diploma is aimed at absolute beginners in the Arabic language. It is aimed at people seeking a solid grounding in literal Arabic, and enables them to acquire real skills in contemporary history of the Arab world and the Middle East.

Semesters 1 and 2

• Grammar: 1h30 asynchronous classes on Moodle per week. Two to three question/answer sessions on Zoom are also offered each semester.
• Language practice (oral and written expression, oral and written comprehension, translation and press language): 6h including 4h asynchronous classes on Moodle and 2h synchronous classes on Zoom each week.
• Civilization (history of the contemporary Arab world and Middle East): 3h asynchronous classes, exercises and supplements to work on each week on Moodle. A question-and-answer session on Zoom is also offered once a month.

The bimodal teaching of the Arabic initiation diploma is delivered through asynchronous courses on Moodle and synchronous courses on Zoom. Arabic training 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 to this synchronous class session is compulsory to be able to validate the diploma.

Knowledge testing is carried out online as a full continuous assessment. No derogation can be granted to take the final test. In language, oral and written practice is validated by a weekly assessment, and grammar by two assessments each semester. In history, continuous assessment is based on three assessed exercises per semester.

By enrolling for the distance learning diploma, students undertake to attend the synchronous sessions on Zoom and to complete the continuous assessment assessments offered throughout the year. Language assessments on Moodle take place on dates and at times communicated to students at the beginning of the semester. Under no circumstances can they be rescheduled to suit individual availability, or made up in the event of absence. Any assessment not completed will be graded zero.

The Literal Arabic Diplôme de langue (DL) 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 DL1 corresponds to the first year of training, and is designed for complete beginners in literal Arabic. It provides solid training and enables students to reach CEFR level A2 in two semesters. Validation of the DL1 enables students to obtain the equivalence of the UE literal Arabic of the introductory diploma by VAC.

The DL2, which corresponds to the second year of training, provides solid training and enables students to reach CEFR level B1-B2 in two semesters. Validation of the DL2 enables students to obtain the equivalence of the UE of literal Arabic of the L1 LLCER of Arabic by VAC.

These are demanding courses, requiring a significant personal investment. The workload amounts to around 15 hours a week, including 7h30 of classes in literal Arabic, and at least as much personal work time.

The DL3 provides a solid grounding in Arabic and enables students to achieve CEFR level B2-C1. Validation of the DL3 enables students to obtain the equivalence of the literal Arabic UEs in the second year of the literal Arabic bachelor's degree. It is also a demanding course, requiring considerable personal commitment. The workload amounts to some fifteen hours a week, including 6h of classes in literal Arabic, and at least as much time for personal work.

The DL1 is aimed at absolute beginners in the Arabic language.

The DL2 is open by right to students who have passed the DL1 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 - see the course leader).

The DL3, which corresponds to the third year of training, is open by right to those who have validated the DL2 in literal Arabic. It is also open to students who have validated the first year of the Bachelor's degree in Literal Arabic, as well as to anyone who can demonstrate the level required for entry into the diploma (see with the training manager).

DL1 and DL2 in literal Arabic by distance learning

Semesters 1 and 2 / Semesters 3 and 4

• Grammar: 1h30 asynchronous lessons on Moodle per week. Two to three question/answer sessions on Zoom are also offered each semester.
• Language practice (oral and written expression, oral and written comprehension, translation and press language): 6h including 4h asynchronous classes on Moodle and 2h synchronous classes on Zoom each week.

DL3 in Arabic literal distance learning

Semesters 5 and 6

Language practice (oral and written expression, oral and written comprehension) and translation (version and theme): 6h including 2h asynchronous classes on Moodle and 4h synchronous classes (two 2h sessions) on Zoom each week. One of these sessions is devoted to language practice, the other to translation.

The bimodal teaching of distance learning DLs in Literary Arabic is delivered through asynchronous courses on Moodle and synchronous courses on Zoom.

For DL1 and DL2, 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 DL3 (courses and activities to be done on Moodle). Attendance at both synchronous class sessions is compulsory to be able to validate the diploma.

Testing of knowledge is carried out online in full continuous assessment. No derogation can be granted to switch to final assessment. For DL1 and DL2, oral and written practice is validated by a weekly assessment and grammar by two assessments each semester.

By enrolling in the distance diploma, students undertake to attend synchronous sessions on Zoom and to complete the continuous assessment assessments offered throughout the year. Moodle assessments take place on dates and at times communicated to students at the beginning of the semester. Under no circumstances can they be rescheduled to suit individual availability, or made up in the event of absence. Any assessment not completed is graded zero.