Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at Leeds

Official Facebook Page of Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at the University of Leeds If you choose to study Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at Leeds you will be joining one of the most vibrant centres for the subject in the UK. The Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies Department has consistently scored very high on National Student Survey (NSS) satisfaction rates and its members of staff have published widely in the fields of Arabic language, translation, literature, politics, history and Islamic studies. Some of the most widely-used textbooks in Arabic language have been produced in-house by colleagues, including Dr. Lahlali’s Advanced Media Arabic and How to Write in Arabic, as well as Prof. Dickins’s Thinking Arabic Translation and Standard Arabic: An Advanced Course. The Department offers a range of exciting Single and Joint Honours BA programmes. Single Honours BA degree programmes we currently offer include: Arabic and Middle Eastern Studies Check it out at: http://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/dynprogrammes.asp?Y=201516&P=BA-AMES Arabic and Islamic Studies Check it out at: http://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/dynprogrammes.asp?Y=201516&P=BA-ARAB%26IS Islamic Studies Check it out at: http://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/dynprogrammes.asp?Y=201516&P=BA-ISLAM Middle Eastern Studies Check it out at: http://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/dynprogrammes.asp?Y=201516&P=BA-MIDEASTST For more info on these and any other of our BA programme, feel free to contact Dr. Hendrik Kraetzschmar, Director of Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies (H.J.kraetzschmar@leeds.ac.uk) Currently we also offer to MA programmes: MA in Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies Check it out at: http://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/dynprogrammes.asp?Y=201516&P=MA-ME%26IS-FT For more info get in touch with Dr. Fozia Bora (F.Bora@leeds.ac.uk) MA in Arabic-English Translation Check it out at: http://webprod3.leeds.ac.uk/catalogue/dynprogrammes.asp?Y=201516&P=MA-A%2FETRAN For more info get in touch with Dr. Sameh Hanna (S.Hanna@leeds.ac.uk) What is unique about our undergraduate programmes? * All our language modules are taught by native speakers * All our Arabic language students will go on a Year Abroad in their second year of study. On their Year Abroad, students will be taught in Leeds-only classes and a Leeds-designed curriculum. Our current Year Abroad destinations include Egypt and Morocco * We teach language in context, allowing you to not only immerse yourself in Arabic language but learn more about the region’s rich and diverse culture, history, politics and religions. What else we can offer you: * Dedicated and enthusiastic teaching by top researchers and scholars in Arabic language, culture, history, society, politics and religion, with a wealth of opportunities to develop and explore your own interests * First rate tuition by native speakers with a wealth of experience in teaching Arabic as a foreign language * An opportunity to study Moroccan and Egyptian dialects on the Year Abroad * A strong track record in graduate employment. Recent figures indicate that 60% of our graduates find employment soon after completing their degree programmes. Our graduates have been employed in all kinds of professions, including journalism, teaching, law, management, translation, the security sector, tourism, and the business sector. * A friendly and inclusive atmosphere. With eight full- time members of staff including several part-time tutors and around 30-40 students in Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies each year, we are big enough to offer the range of modules you want, but small enough to know each other by name. * An active, welcoming Middle Eastern Studies Society that organises regular social, sporting and cultural events. * Fantastic facilities to support your study and leisure, and a vibrant city within walking distance of Campus.