PROMOTION OF ARABIC AND PERSIAN LANGUAGES

"Diploma in Functional Arabic"

Arabic as a spoken language has its own significance. In the recent past, it has been observed that the products of Madrasas, inspite of studying Arabic as language and literature for several years are not well acquainted with functional Arabic, hence they are unable to become skilled language professionals. To make them relevant to new scenario and enrich their functional Arabic, Council has launched a “Two Years Diploma Course in Functional Arabic” from April 2002.

This is an important scheme of the Government of India. The Council feels that it is increasingly important that the objective of Modernization of Madrasas is complemented with the instructions in Arabic so as at spoken level, the students achieve a level of excellence. This course will also enhance the job prospects in the field of translation and interpretation.

The Council has prepared textbooks in 8 Modules (each Module consisting of 8 lessons) and separate Guide Book for each two Modules for teaching Arabic to Non-Arabic Speakers more specially to the students of Madrasas. The course has been prepared under the supervision of Prof. Shafique Ahmed Khan Nadvi, Deptt. of Arabic, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi -110025

The Council had sent communication about launching of the course to about 150 voluntary organizations whom Council provided Grant-in-Aid (Arabic/Persian) for part time teaching in Urdu and Arabic/Persian. There was an overwhelming response particularly from Madrasas.

At ppresent the Council has accreditated 189 “Arabic Study Centers” where classes are conducted. Students are registered in the Diploma Course each year through these Study Centers.

GUIDELINES TO ACCREDITED STUDY CENTERS OF NCPUL 
For
TWO YEARS DIPLOMA IN FUNCTIONAL ARABIC

The students studying Arabic in traditional institutions/madrasas lack ability of speaking and writing as well communicating on colloquial level. In view of this "Two years Diploma Course in Functional Arabic" has been started from April 2002 so as modern Arabic teaching in content and methodology be accessible to madrasas. This will help students achieve a level of excellence and bring them at par with the students of other foreign languages. This will open the door of employment to the students of Arabic language.

• The course is divided in 8 modules of two years (4 Modules for one year). Every two modules are in a shape of a book with its separate Guide Book.
• The course is based on distance mode divided in four semesters.
• Four Modules (in the shape of two books), their two Guide-books alongwith two assignments (Ikhtibarat) are sent to each Study Center yearly.
• The extent of assimilation of learning (2 Modules) is assessed through comprehensive assignments (Ikhtibarat) at the end of 6 months of each semester.
• All the 8 modules are progressively integrated.
  After completion of course, the council takes final examination and issues the certificate to successful students.

The basic aim of the course is to enrich the instruction in Arabic and give an experience to the students to modern and colloquial spoken level as well as on writing level. Therefore, the last six months course (6 & 8 modules) has been prepared on the basis of business and day to day user letters so as the students get expertise in drafting letter and communicating with business world. In exercises of these two modules, the rich translated version of English articles has been provided.

• The course commences from 1st April of each year.
  Fee :
• The registration fee is only Rs. 200/-. There is no any other fee.
  Eligibility :
• Able to read, write and understand Arabic and has the elementary /basic knowledge of Arabic grammar.

1. Three years old registered Madrasas/voluntary organizations/NGOs
2. Engaged in educational activities on charitable basis.
3. A space for running the courses approximately 37.5 sq meters.
4. At least 25 students should be registered each year in a center.

1. Table and chairs or writing chairs for minimum 25 students.
2. One Table and one Chair for part time Arabic teacher.
3. White/Black Board.
4. An office with allied facilities.
5. Light, toilet, drinking water etc. facilities; separate toilet for girls.
6. A signboard of 4 x 6 feet size at appropriate place describing as given below:

1. He / She will take at least one classe in a week.

2. He / She will evaluate the assignments (Ikhtibarat) as routine work half yearly & send the marks of students/learners only on performa provided by NCPUL to the council for record.

3. He/She will maintain attendance register and also consolidate the half yearly progress report of the students so as to produce before the inspecting official of the Council.

4. He/She will be responsible for keeping the records of students and their assignments, distributing of Course Materials, etc.

The Course Co-ordinator (Diploma in Functional Arabic)
National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language
Ministry of Human Resource Development, 
West Block 8, Wing 7, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066

Centres for Functional Arabic Certificate Course 2007 - 2008

Centres for Functional Arabic Diploma Course 2007 - 2009

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