International College of Seville
www.ics-seville.org
ARABIC LANGUAGE AND CULTURE SUMMER 2009 PROGRAM
UNIVERSITY OF SEVILLE
For those students who wish to study Arabic in Spain for a shorter term than the usual semester-abroad the University of Seville offers an intensive Arabic language and culture program every Summer. The University of Seville Intensive Program is one month in duration, mostly coinciding with the month of June. The program provides an excellent introduction for students planning to work in fields requiring a thorough knowledge of Arabic language and culture.
The Summer-in-Seville program offers American students the opportunity to spend four and one half weeks studying Arabic language and culture. Classes are held weekdays at the University of Seville. Visits to important sites in Seville and field trips to Córdoba and Granada (overnight), and a four-day trip to Morocco are included and organized by the International College of Seville (ICS).Courses.
The University of Seville Intensive Summer program offers Arabic language at two levels (Elementary and Intermediate) in addition to Fundamentals of Islamic Civilization: History and Society or Islam and Al-Andalus: The Muslim Cultural Legacy. All courses meet two hours daily, Monday through Friday. Each week, one Culture and Civilization and one Cultural Legacy sessions are given on-site at a place of historic relevance. With these exhaustive visits students are able to see and experience, first-hand, the subject matter studied. On-site classes are given at the following locations: The Archeological Museum of Seville; The Royal Palace or Alcázar, the Giralda, and the Islamic & Jewish Quarters.
During the Summer program University of Seville students are taken on three distinct trips, complete with air-conditioned motorcoach and English-speaking guide. The organized group trips, led by ICS staff members, are to the city of Córdoba, Granada, and a four-day visit in Morocco. Like the cultural visits to points of interest within the city, the organized summer trips are included in student tuition fees.
A one-day Orientation session is conducted at the University of Seville at the beginning of the Summer program. The Orientation introduces the student to the country, the culture, and the academic program while also providing practical information about daily living in Seville.ACADEMIC CALENDAR
- Students arrive: May 29
- U of Seville Orientation: June 1
- First day of classes: June 1
- Midterm exams: June 17
- Final exams: Jne 30
- Program ends: June 30
Courses
Option One:
| 09:00 - 11:00 | Arabic I (June 1-12 / Gracia López Anguite) |
| Arabic II (June 15-30 / Juan Manuel Uruburu Colsa) | |
| 11:30 - 13:30 | Arabic I (June 1-12 / Gracia López Anguite) |
| Arabic II (June 15-30 / Juan Manuel Uruburu Colsa) |
Option Two:
| 09:00 - 11:00 | Arabic I (Gracia López Anguite) or Arabic II (Juan Manuel Uruburu Colsa) |
| 11:30 - 13:30 | Fundamentals of Islamic Civilization: History and Society (Ana Torres García) |
City Cultural Trips
| Archeological Museum & Popular Arts Museums | June 5 * |
| Alcázar | June 11 * |
| Giralda | June 12 * |
| Islamic & Jewish Quarters | June 25 * & 26 * |
* Classes held on site.
Field Trips
| Córdoba & Medina-Azahara | June 6 |
| Granada | June 13-14 |
| Morocco | June 17-21 ** |
| Carmona | June 27 |
** No classes held at the University of Seville.
SUMMER FIELDTRIPS
Each SUMMER, University of Seville students have the opportunity to participate in three distinct and fascinating excursions throughout Andalucía. These organized trips are to: Córdoba, Granada and Morocco. All visits are given in English.
Córdoba
Córdoba is a town of considerable charm, known widely for its beautifully flowered courtyards, its narrow cobblestoned streets, its secluded niches and tiny workshops where silversmiths create fine jewelery and, of course, for its impressive history which once exemplified harmony among cultures. For centuries, Christians, Jews, and Muslims lived in peaceful coexistence. But Córdoba is most known throughout the world for its magnificent decorative architecture, as seen in the great Mosque.
Situated at an hour and a half north of Seville today Córdoba is a minor provincial capital, but it was once the largest city of Roman Spain, and for three centuries formed the heart of the western Islamic empire, the great medieval caliphate of the Moors. The heyday of the Córdoba caliphate came in the 10th Century. While parts of Europe languished in the Dark Ages, Córdoba became a center of advanced learning in sciences, medicine, philosophy and poetry. Together with Baghdad and Constantinople, it was considered one of the three greatest cities in the world. In this city, where Seneca studied, there developed a stream of illustrious thinkers among them Averroes, the Arabian scholar, and Maimónides, the Jewish philosopher.
In Córdoba, University of Seville students are taken on tour of the famous Mezquita, or Mosque, begun in the year 785 and extended through the 10th Century. It is the third largest in the world and is considered unparalleled for the beauty of its architecture and the vastness of its dimensions as well as the sumptuousness of its decoration. It is also one of the greatest historical landmarks of Spain.
After the Mosque, students walk through the heart of the old city, the former Jewish quarters, with its labyrinth of winding streets, passing whitewashed houses and flowered patios to the Ancient Jewish Synagogue, one of the three ancient synagogues still in existence in Spain. This small Mudéjar-style synagogue, built in 1315, was one of 26 that once stood in the city. Fortunately, one can still appreciate segments of Hebraic inscriptions on the walls. The upper gallery where women were seated, and the niche where the Torah was kept are still intact.
To complete the guided visit to medieval Córdoba, University of Seville students are taken to see the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, or Christian palace-fortress. The Alcázar, constructed in 1328 on the site of a former caliphal fortress which was itself built on Roman foundations, was used for a number of years as the residence of the Catholic monarchs during their campaign to conquer Granada from the Moors. It later became the seat of the Inquisition. After touring the Alcázar and its splendid gardens, with its fountains, pools and wealth of flowers and shrubbery students are given the rest of the day free to explore this uniquely sublime city.Granada
To begin this two-day visit to the city of Granada, University of Seville students are taken to The Alhambra palace, universally recognized as the most beautiful example of Arab art of all times and places. Built in the 10th Century on the highest point of the city, the Alhambra is filled with the most elaborately decorated rooms and halls and is surrounded by imposing military stone walls and towers. Next to the Alhambra palace is located the "Generalife" palace, or Summer residence of the Nazarite sovereigns. In its magnificent gardens one cannot help but admire the varied abundance of flowers and vegetation intermixed with an incessant playing of water through its many fountains and natural falls. Upon completion of this professionally guided tour, the University of Seville motorcoach drives the group to the downtown area where check-in at a local hotel takes place. Students are given free time for the rest of the day.
The following morning, students are taken to the Royal Chapel, constructed by order of the Catholic monarchs in 1504 for their future burial place. University of Seville students visit the magnificently-carved tombs of Queen Isabel and King Fernando, as well as those of Juana La Loca, and Felipe El Hermoso. In addition, within the Chapel they have the opportunity to contemplate important works of art in the form of painting and sculpture as well as King Fernando's original sword and army banner. For its most impressive size and quality "The Passion" tryptic by Dierek Bouts, situated on the High Altar, is the most important pictoral work of art of Granada. Once outside, students never fail to appreciate the imposing facade of the Chapel, a perfect example of the Spanish Plateresque style of architecture. To complete the group visit of Granada students are taken on a guided walking tour of the Albaicín, or the ancient Moorish quarters of the city, after which free time is given.
Morocco
Day 1: Seville - Tarifa - Tetouan - Tangier
Day 2: Tangier - Rabat
Day 3: Rabat - Meknes - Fez
Day 4: Fez - Chaouen - Tarifa - Seville
The trip includes the following:
- Round-trip bus A/C from Seville.
- Round-trip ferry passage to Morocco.
- Three nights hotel accomodations in Tangier, Rabat, and Fez with breakfast and dinner.
- Guided visits of Tetouan, Tangier, Rabat, Meknes, Fez, and Chaouen.
- Belly dancing and Moroccan music show.
- Professional tour guides.
- All entrances
Your first stop will be in Tetouan, a city which is strangely enchanting with its dramatic setting of the somber Rif Mountains and the cheerful and colourful Martil Valley. The white discolored white walls give way to burst of color here and there while green tile roofs frame the odd mixture of Spanish and Moorish architecture.
In ancient times, Tangier was a prize sought after by many, from the Phoenicians, who built a trading post there, to the Romans who founded the town of Tingis. After continuous domination by the Vandals in the 5th century and the Byzantines in the 6th century, the town was long the target of Arab thirst for expansion. Tangier, melting pot of civilizations where Mediterranean meets Atlantic, boasts a splendid bay at the foot of lush green hills. Tangier, first or last city in the continent, is a stopover not to be missed, affording a first taste of the legend of Morocco.
Rabat, located along the country´s Atlantic coastline. Here in the nation´s political and administrative capital, we will visit the tombs of past Kings as well as one of Morocco´s most picturesque medinas and kasbahs. It offers impressive entrances, beautiful gardens, beaches and traditional monuments; its twin city, Sale, is located to the opposite side of the river and it is worthy to be visited.
Meknès, surrounded and protected by merlons and walls, invites you to see its historical centre, protected by UNESCO, and its important archaeological ruins, among other things.
Fez, the oldest and most important of the imperial cities, was once the capital of Morocco. Our guides will lead you through the famous medina that is comprised of over 9,400 narrow alleyways. Stroll through its streets and covered bazaars. A labyrinth which invites you to wonder arround -be careful not to get lost!.
Chaouen is located in an enclave difficult to access it dominated the mercantile route between Tetuan and Fez and served as a base to restrain the entrance and influences of the Portuguese of Ceuta. During 15 th and 17th century the city prospered and grew in considerable form with the arrival of the moriscos and sefardíes who were expelled from Spain. Until nowadays the district Andalúz is one of the most popular of the medina.
All fieldtrips include:
- Roundtrip transportation on first class motorcoaches.
- Entrance fees to the different monuments.
- Guided tours in English of these monuments.
Attendance on the trips is non-transferable to a second party.
Course Syllabi
Arabic Language I
Summer 2009
Course Description
This is a beginning Arabic course for students who have no background in Arabic. This course builds up skills of Modern Standard Arabic. Emphasis is placed on the development of reading, speaking, listening and writing skills at the earliest stages. Samples of modern (contemporary) and classical styles of writing will be introduced into the basic syllabus, as well as audio-visual material from contemporary Arabic media. Students will learn Arabic grammar and write the language. Oral drills will be done in the classroom and the class will be conducted as much as possible in Arabic.Textbook
A package prepared by the instructor will be made available to the students.Grading System
- Five Quizzes: 25%
- Midterm Exam: 20%
- Homework: 25%
- Final Exam: 30%
Course Schedule
- Introduction to the Arabic language, writing and pronunciation of the alphabet.
- Pronunciation drills reading and writing the alphabet.
- Equational sentences, gender in pronouns interrogatives, vocatives and word order. Vocabulary, grammar & drills.
- Interrogative phrases / gender in nouns. Vocabulary, grammar & drills.
- Genitive cases, helping vowels. Vocabulary, grammar & drills.
- Definite article, demonstrative phrases, and agreement of predicate adjectives. Vocabulary, grammar & drills.
- Negative of equational sentences. Vocabulary, grammar & drills.
- 10 Interrogatives. Word order. Vocabulary, grammar & drills.
- Nouns and adjective phrases. Vocabulary, grammar & drills.
- Pronouns of separation / relative adjectives, pronoun suffixes with nouns. Vocabulary, grammar & drills.
- Verb tenses and verbal sentences. Vocabulary, grammar & drill
Arabic Language II
Summer 2008
This course will serve as a continuation of Elementary Arabic with equal emphasis on reading and oral skills. The course will cover all aspects of intermediate grammar and structure of modern written Arabic. Selected readings from contemporary Arabic culture and politics will be introduced into the curriculum and will serve as reference for reading and conversation.
Textbook
A package prepared by the instructor will be made available to the students.Grading System
- Five Quizzes: 25%
- Midterm Exam: 20%
- Homework: 25%
- Final Exam: 30%
Course Schedule
- Revision of structures and verbal patterns covered in Elementary Arabic.
- Arabic root and pattern system, recognition of grammatical structures in authentic contexts, identifying parallel constructions: connectors, subject and predicates.
- Subject pronouns, the idaafa (noun apposition), possessive pronouns, negation, adverbs and noun-adjective phrases, the interrogative particles.
- Infinitive verbs and pronoun forms.
- Numbers and number agreement.
- Past, present, future and infinitive tenses including the perfective and imperfective.
- Plural possessive pronouns and prepositions, relative clauses, and sentence types: nominal sentences and fronted predicates, verbal sentences.
FUNDAMENTALS OF ARAB CIVILIZATION: HISTORY AND SOCIETY
Course description
This course will introduce the student to the origins, development and present challenges of Arab societies, with special attention to the North African countries of Morocco and Algeria. It will describe the main features of Arab history (the role of Islam, European colonialism and its legacy), Contemporary Arab society (the Arab family, the status of women), and present challenges (Arab youth and emigration).
Classes will be lectured, but student active participation will be encouraged through the discussion of assigned readings, film viewing and optional student presentations.
ISLAM AND AL-ANDALUS: THE MUSLIM CULTURAL LEGACY
Course description
This course provides an introduction to the Muslim cultural legacy, focusing on its expression in al-Andalus, that is, the part of the Iberian Peninsula which was under Muslim control from 711 to 1492. The main objective is to show the student how Islamic religious beliefs and ideology enriched the culture not only of the Muslim world, but of other world regions such as Spain. The subjects studied in this course include: the history of Islam from its birth to its arrival at the westernmost part of the world (al-Andalus) in the Middle Ages; the various forms of Muslim art, including architecture, painting, sculpture and decorative arts, which are of great importance in the Muslim world, such as textiles, ceramics, and leather work, stressing their historical evolution; and the influence of Muslim art on Occidental art, in particular though Mozarab and Mudéjar art; Muslim philosophy and sciences; and perceptions of Muslim culture in the West, including both the understandings and the misconceptions.
For more information on the program please contact:
Dr. Fátima Roldán (froldan@siff.us.es)
Dr. Ignacio Martínez (imartinez@ics-seville.org)
