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 1) The center is owned and run by an Islamic organization.
 2) Yemen is an excellent place to learn from scholars, among them
         1) Muqbil al Waadi'i
         2) Abdul-majeed arRaimi
         3) Aqil Maqtari
         4) Abdul-Majeed azZindani
         5) many more
 3) The center is extremely flexible to suit your needs as far as number
 of hours/classes, time of year, curriculum: choice of books, etc
 4) Reduced prices for Muslims

 We have attached a file containing details of the center that you could
 mount on your website. Please do not add any additional information to
 it.

 We ask that you:

 1)provide a link to our website ( http://www.ust.edu/cales/ ), so people
 may
 come to know about the center.
 2)place a heading for "Arabic Language Center" on your homepage.
 3)send out the following  to your mailing list/friends/members.
 4)post a sign in the Arabic/Islamic Studies/ Middle Eastern department.
 5)announce this in your newsletter / magazine
 6)post a sign in the local masajid

 JazaakAllahu khair
 wasSalamu alaykum wa Ramatullahi wa Barakaatuhu

 Muhammed al-Anisi
 Director,
 The Center for Arabic Language and Eastern Studies (CALES)
 
 
 

 CENTER FOR ARABIC LANGUAGE AND EASTERN STUDIES
 UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Sana'a, Yemen
 P. O. Box : 15201, Tel/Fax : (967-1) 281700, 287078,286776
         E-mail : cales@y.net.ye or cales@ust.edu
         home page : http://www.ust.edu/cales
 
 
 
 

 Special Tuition for Muslim Students
 

 Group Classes (4-6 people/class)*

 4 hours/day 1 months:   $230           2hours:  $ 130
 4 hours/day 2-3 months:  $195         2hours:  $110
 4 hours/day 4+ months:  $180          2hours:  $100

 Group Classes (2-3 people/class)*

 4 hours/day 1 months:   $245           2hours:  $ 135
 4 hours/day 2-3 months:  $205         2hours:  $125
 4 hours/day 4+ months:  $200          2hours:  $115

 *This difference is not a choice issue, but rather the prices can be
 cheaper if there are more people in a class because you share the cost
 of the teacher.  Also, if you study for a longer duration, it also
 becomes cheaper for the center so as such, cheaper for you.  Prices are
 in US$

 Individual Classes

     Individual 2 hours/day, 1-2 months $ 6.50 /hour
     Individual 4 or 6 hours/day, 3+ months  $ 6.00/hour
 

 As a condition to these prices, the student must provide at least 4-week
 advance notice allowing better teacher preparation.  Students require a
 letter or email from the MSA (North America), FOSIS (u.k.), masjid or
 similar type group which states that you have attended Jummah prayers or
 functions with them in the past.
 

 THE CENTER FOR ARABIC AND EASTERN STUDIES:
 The Center for Arabic Language and Eastern Studies (CALES) is a division
 of the University of Science and Technology. Authorized by the Ministry
 of Education, CALES offers both structured and personalized courses that
 cover all levels at various lengths. Recently moved to better
 accommodate a rapidly growing number of students, it is now situated in
 the heart of the city of Sana'a.  A perfect opportunity in a pristine
 environment for those looking to enrich their life and career!

 STUDYING IN SANA'A:
 Sana'a, often called the 'Pearl of Arabia', is the world's oldest modern
 municipal city still alive. The capital of Yemen fascinates its visitors
 with the beautiful old city that was declared the "Heritage of Mankind"
 by UNESCO. It is in this ancient modern city that CALES is located. It
 is said that generally the language was preserved in all of Yemen but in
 the old city this is much more the case. This provides an absolutely
 wonderful opportunity to practice first hand what you learn within some
 of the most majestic souks (market places) in all the Arab World.
 Located in the mountains 2350 meters above sea level, the weather in
 Sana'a breaks all the rules in comparison to much of the Middle East &
 Africa. The relaxing and moderate year round range for the Land of Queen
 Sheba is 15-30? Celsius.

 COURSES OF STUDY:
 The Arabic language department of CALES emphasizes the main language
 skills: listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing and
 grammar.  Class sizes are limited (between 2-6) to encourage dynamic and
 stimulating participation along with other students of your level. You
 also have the option to have personal instruction that maximizes your
 learning ability in the shortest period of time. These two options are
 consistent with our philosophy that small classes and individual
 attention provide the optimal atmosphere for learning the Arabic
 language. Regardless of the level or type of class you choose, the staff
 will personalize your materials to aid you where needed most.

 The Eastern Studies department offers sessions tailored for any group
 wishing to have a better understanding of Yemeni/Arab culture, history,
 economy, or religion.   Designed to be a broad or in-depth, these
 classes are there for you.  More information is available on request.

 CORE COURSE ROUTES:
 ACADEMIC ARABIC:
 This provides a balanced and complete approach to learning Arabic so
 that you can read and understand various texts, as well as comprehend
 and communicate in a variety of everyday situations. In addition to your
 textbooks, you will work with various materials such as: videotapes,
 newscasts, newspapers and stories. Other tools include role-playing,
 group discussion and presentations. The main focus of this route is for
 the individual who is seeking standard Arabic for educational or
 personal enhancement.

 INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION:
 This route intends to develop your practical speaking and listening
 language skills so that you can understand spoken Arabic and communicate
 orally in a variety of situations.  As with the Academic route, the
 staff will use a variety of techniques to make your study productive and
 enjoyable. The focus will be on speaking, pronunciation, listening and
 vocabulary building to enhance your ability to participate successfully
 in Middle Eastern businesses or institutions, and travel experiences.

 TEACHING LEVELS:
 The three major levels of Arabic instruction offered (for both routes)
 are summarized below. The estimated time to master each stage is 75
 classroom hours, depending on your effort.

 A. NOVICE LEVEL:
 The novice level can be characterized by the learners' ability for basic
 communicative exchanges. This level consists of three stages: novice,
 novice-mid, and novice-high.

 B. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:
 The intermediate level can be characterized by the learners ability to
 create with the language by combining and recombining learned elements,
 handling a larger number of topics, engaging in communicative exchange
 through sentences, and following a conversational direction set by a
 partner. This level consists of three stages: intermediate,
 intermediate-mid, and intermediate- high.

 C. ADVANCED LEVEL:
 The advanced level can be characterized by the learners' ability to
 describe and narrate events in several time frames, sustain paragraph
 length discourse, and to some extent direct and lead the discussion. At
 the uppermost stage, you will be able to discuss at length on a wide
 range of topics with developed arguments and hypothesis, all with a
 consistent level of accuracy.   This level is divided into three stages:
 advanced, advanced-mid, and advanced-high.

 COURSE TERMS:
 Small Group Courses:
 These courses are offered on a 4-week schedule, five days per week.
 Class duration options are 2hr/day, 4hr/day or 6hr/day, subject to your
 needs.  Courses start on the 1st & 15th of each month.  Irregularly
 scheduled group classes are also available upon request.
 Individual Courses:
 These courses are offered as per your schedule.

 ACADEMIC RECOGNITION:
 Students obtain a Certificate of Fulfillment at the completion of each
 course stage after successfully passing a final exam. Credit from the
 University of Science and Technology is transferable and accepted by
 various institutions of learning. Students intending to transfer their
 academic credit are advised to notify their home academic institution
 well in advance of arriving in Yemen. CALES will aid wherever possible
 in gaining transferability with your institute.
 REGISTRATION AND COURSE FEES:
 You will need to fill out a registration form and return it to the
 address on the back. Registration forms and information on current
 course fees are available as per request through E-mail, fax, mail, and
 in early 1998, the Internet.
 HOUSING, SERVICES AND EXPENSES:
 Housing facilities for both men and women are provided in the old city
 of Sana'a and are within a five minute walking distance from the Center.
 The residence is thoroughly fitted and supplied with accessible washing
 machines, areas for relaxation and studying, complete bathrooms, and
 modern kitchens.  Food costs in Yemeni restaurants average between $90 -
 $130 US/month, and transportation is 11 cents US per trip.
 The Center also provides all of the needed communicative services such
 as e-mail, internet access, fax and telephone usage to all of our
 students.

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 THE CENTER FOR ARABIC AND EASTERN STUDIES:
 The Center for Arabic Language and Eastern Studies (CALES) is a division
 of the University of Science and Technology. Authorized by the Ministry
 of Education, CALES offers both structured and personalized courses that
 cover all levels at various lengths. Recently moved to better
 accommodate a rapidly growing number of students, it is now situated in
 the heart of the city of Sana'a.  A perfect opportunity in a pristine
 environment for those looking to enrich their life and career!

 STUDYING IN SANA'A:
 Sana'a, often called the 'Pearl of Arabia', is the world's oldest modern
 municipal city still alive. The capital of Yemen fascinates its visitors
 with the beautiful old city that was declared the "Heritage of Mankind"
 by UNESCO. It is in this ancient modern city that CALES is located. It
 is said that generally the language was preserved in all of Yemen but in
 the old city this is much more the case. This provides an absolutely
 wonderful opportunity to practice first hand what you learn within some
 of the most majestic souks (market places) in all the Arab World.
 Located in the mountains 2350 meters above sea level, the weather in
 Sana'a breaks all the rules in comparison to much of the Middle East &
 Africa. The relaxing and moderate year round range for the Land of Queen
 Sheba is 15-30? Celsius.

 COURSES OF STUDY:
 The Arabic language department of CALES emphasizes the main language
 skills: listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing and
 grammar.  Class sizes are limited (between 2-6) to encourage dynamic and
 stimulating participation along with other students of your level. You
 also have the option to have personal instruction that maximizes your
 learning ability in the shortest period of time. These two options are
 consistent with our philosophy that small classes and individual
 attention provide the optimal atmosphere for learning the Arabic
 language. Regardless of the level or type of class you choose, the staff
 will personalize your materials to aid you where needed most.

 The Eastern Studies department offers sessions tailored for any group
 wishing to have a better understanding of Yemeni/Arab culture, history,
 economy, or religion.   Designed to be a broad or in-depth, these
 classes are there for you.  More information is available on request.

 CORE COURSE ROUTES:
 ACADEMIC ARABIC:
 This provides a balanced and complete approach to learning Arabic so
 that you can read and understand various texts, as well as comprehend
 and communicate in a variety of everyday situations. In addition to your
 textbooks, you will work with various materials such as: videotapes,
 newscasts, newspapers and stories. Other tools include role-playing,
 group discussion and presentations. The main focus of this route is for
 the individual who is seeking standard Arabic for educational or
 personal enhancement.

 INTERACTIVE COMMUNICATION:
 This route intends to develop your practical speaking and listening
 language skills so that you can understand spoken Arabic and communicate
 orally in a variety of situations.  As with the Academic route, the
 staff will use a variety of techniques to make your study productive and
 enjoyable. The focus will be on speaking, pronunciation, listening and
 vocabulary building to enhance your ability to participate successfully
 in Middle Eastern businesses or institutions, and travel experiences.

 TEACHING LEVELS:
 The three major levels of Arabic instruction offered (for both routes)
 are summarized below. The estimated time to master each stage is 75
 classroom hours, depending on your effort.

 A. NOVICE LEVEL:
 The novice level can be characterized by the learners' ability for basic
 communicative exchanges. This level consists of three stages: novice,
 novice-mid, and novice-high.

 B. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL:
 The intermediate level can be characterized by the learners ability to
 create with the language by combining and recombining learned elements,
 handling a larger number of topics, engaging in communicative exchange
 through sentences, and following a conversational direction set by a
 partner. This level consists of three stages: intermediate,
 intermediate-mid, and intermediate- high.

 C. ADVANCED LEVEL:
 The advanced level can be characterized by the learners' ability to
 describe and narrate events in several time frames, sustain paragraph
 length discourse, and to some extent direct and lead the discussion. At
 the uppermost stage, you will be able to discuss at length on a wide
 range of topics with developed arguments and hypothesis, all with a
 consistent level of accuracy.   This level is divided into three stages:
 advanced, advanced-mid, and advanced-high.

 COURSE TERMS:
 Small Group Courses:
 These courses are offered on a 4-week schedule, five days per week.
 Class duration options are 2hr/day, 4hr/day or 6hr/day, subject to your
 needs.  Courses start on the 1st & 15th of each month.  Irregularly
 scheduled group classes are also available upon request.
 Individual Courses:
 These courses are offered as per your schedule.

 ACADEMIC RECOGNITION:
 Students obtain a Certificate of Fulfillment at the completion of each
 course stage after successfully passing a final exam. Credit from the
 University of Science and Technology is transferable and accepted by
 various institutions of learning. Students intending to transfer their
 academic credit are advised to notify their home academic institution
 well in advance of arriving in Yemen. CALES will aid wherever possible
 in gaining transferability with your institute.
 REGISTRATION AND COURSE FEES:
 You will need to fill out a registration form and return it to the
 address on the back. Registration forms and information on current
 course fees are available as per request through E-mail, fax, mail, and
 in early 1998, the Internet.
 HOUSING, SERVICES AND EXPENSES:
 Housing facilities for both men and women are provided in the old city
 of Sana'a and are within a five minute walking distance from the Center.
 The residence is thoroughly fitted and supplied with accessible washing
 machines, areas for relaxation and studying, complete bathrooms, and
 modern kitchens.  Food costs in Yemeni restaurants average between $90 -
 $130 US/month, and transportation is 11 cents US per trip.
 The Center also provides all of the needed communicative services such
 as e-mail, internet access, fax and telephone usage to all of our
 students.