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Diploma in Arabic

Comprehensive Arabic language study for advanced fluency, translation concepts, and professional translation usage.

Duration

08 Months

Delivery Mode

Online & Physical

Graduation

BMICH Convocation

Transcript

Full Academic Grade

Faculty Study Area

Diploma in Arabic

SIITE Campus

Program Overview

The Diploma in Arabic provides rigorous training in classical and Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), covering advanced syntax (Nahw), word morphology (Sarf), media Arabic, and bilateral translation techniques between Arabic and English.

What You Will Learn & Key Outcomes

Master complex Arabic grammatical parsing (I'rab) and morphological root systems (Awzan)

Translate business, diplomatic, and legal texts accurately between Arabic and English

Speak fluently and express sophisticated concepts in formal Arabic (Fusha)

Interpret news broadcasts and media publications from the Arab world

Curriculum & Syllabus Breakdown

5 Comprehensive Modules

1Module 1: Advanced Syntax & Sentence Analysis (Nahw Mutawassit)

5 Weeks

Detailed study of grammatical states (Marfoo', Mansoob, Majroor) and full sentence parsing.

Fa'il, Na'ib Fa'il, and Maf'ool categories

Inna and its sisters, Kaana and its sisters

Adjectives (Na't), Conjunctions ('Atf), and Emphasis (Tawkeed)

Comprehensive I'rab (grammatical parsing) exercises

2Module 2: Arabic Morphology & Verb Conjugations (Sarf)

5 Weeks

Study of 3-letter and 4-letter root patterns, verb forms (I through X), and derived nouns.

10 Derived Forms of the Trilateral Verb (Awzan al-Af'al)

Active Participle (Ism Fa'il) and Passive Participle (Ism Maf'ool)

Nouns of Time, Place, and Instrument (Ism Zamaan, Makaan, Aalah)

Irregular verbs (Mu'tall, Mithal, Ajwaf, Naqis)

3Module 3: Media Arabic, Press & Contemporary Literature

5 Weeks

Reading modern newspaper editorials, international news reports, and diplomatic statements.

Political, economic, and cultural vocabulary in Modern Standard Arabic

Headlines and journal commentary analysis

Listening to Arabic news broadcasts (Al Jazeera, BBC Arabic)

Summarizing contemporary articles in Arabic

4Module 4: Bilateral Translation (Arabic <-> English)

5 Weeks

Practical translation methodology for commercial, legal, educational, and general documents.

Translation theories and context adaptation

Translating legal certificates, deeds, and official letters

Commercial contracts and business correspondence

Avoiding common false friends and literal translation errors

5Module 5: Oral Fluency, Public Address & Final Viva

4 Weeks

Formal speech delivery, symposium discussions, and comprehensive oral evaluation.

Preparing and delivering a 10-minute speech in Fusha

Debating current global affairs in Arabic

Comprehensive oral viva examination with external panel

Career Pathways

Arabic Translator & Interpreter
Embassy & Diplomatic Liaison Assistant
Arabic Language Instructor / Lecturer
Travel & Tourism Executive for Middle Eastern Clients
International NGO Field Officer

Entry Requirements

Certificate in Arabic or basic Arabic reading/writing proficiency

Recognized Certification & BMICH Convocation

SIITE Campus Diploma in Arabic with Transcript & BMICH Annual Convocation Eligibility. Graduates participate in the prestigious annual convocation ceremony hosted at the BMICH in Colombo.

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