Distance learning introductory diploma in literal Arabic
The Introductory Diploma is designed for absolute beginners in literal Arabic. It provides solid training, aiming to achieve CEFR level A2 in two semesters. It also provides real skills in the contemporary history of the Arab world and the Middle East. At the end of the introductory year, students have the level required to enter the bachelor's program at Inalco.
Inalco's Introductory Diploma in literal Arabic is accessible entirely by distance learning. The introductory year ensures real competence in Arabic. It culminates in 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 DL d'intermédiaire d'arabe littéral à distance. 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.
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Open House 2026
If you are interested in this program, we invite you to attend our information session at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026, on Zoom: Zoom link (meeting ID: 981 4184 0529).
Target audience
Target audience
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.
Program
Program
Start of courses: see university-calendar
Semesters 1 and 2
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Grammar: 1h30 asynchronous classes on Moodle per week.
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Language practice (grammatical theme, version, oral practice, written practice): 6 hours including 4 hours asynchronous classes on Moodle and 2 hours synchronous classes on Zoom each week.
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Civilization (history of the contemporary Arab world and Middle East): 3 hours of asynchronous lectures, exercises and supplements to work on each week on Moodle.
Four to five synchronous sessions take place on Zoom each semester.The introductory diploma language program is based on the following textbook: Luc-Willy Deheuvels, Méthode d'arabe - Arabe littéral - niveau A1 et A2 du CECRL, vol. 1, L'Asiathèque, Paris, 2021.
Teaching method
Teaching method
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.
Evaluation method
Evaluation method
Knowledge testing is carried out online in full continuous assessment. No derogation can be granted to move to final assessment.Language practice is validated by one to two weekly assessments, and grammar by two synchronous assessments each semester. In history, continuous assessment is based on three evaluated exercises per semester.