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> Policy of BAIS Arabic Courses Requirement
Policy of BAIS Arabic Courses Requirement
Policy Number
IOU Policy # ST/021/2015
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to define the Arabic courses requirement of the BA in Islamic Studies program at the Islamic Online University.
Status
Approved.
Date of Approval
December 7, 2015.
Policy Statement
The Arabic courses requirement of the BA in Islamic Studies program at the Islamic Online University is as follows, ARB Grammar I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII and VIII (total 8 courses; 24 credit hours) are compulsory courses with effect from December 07, 2015. The courses are to be offered in a linear fashion where a lower level course must be completed before moving onto the immediate higher level course.
The sequence is as follows:
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ARB Grammar I
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ARB Grammar II
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ARB Grammar III
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ARB Grammar IV
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ARB Grammar V
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ARB Grammar VI
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ARB Grammar VII
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ARB Grammar VIII
ARB 100 is an optional and non-credit bearing course with effect from December 07, 2015; the course will remain especially helpful for those who do not know how to read and write in Arabic. Such students may begin with this course before enrolling into ARB Grammar I.
Fees Structure and Enrollment Procedure
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Course fee of ARB 100 is a flat fee of USD 20$, separate from the regular semester fees.
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The enrollment procedure will be automated for ARB 100 where the system will enroll the student automatically once the course fee has been paid.
Benefits of the Policy
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This policy will allow the students to study Arabic in an organized and sequential manner, allowing them to reap maximum benefit of the courses and the curriculum design.
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This policy will also be helpful for the students who do not know how to read and write in Arabic where they get the opportunity to begin with a non-credit bearing course for a modest flat fee of USD 20$.