Omani Arabic
Omani Arabic Course
Oman population is divided into three major groups, City Dwellers, Bedouin, and those who lives by the sea, in Arabic they are called الحضر والبدو والبحاحير
This course will introduce you to Omani Arabic. The aim of the course is to build your vocabulary and introduce you to common greetings and expressions. To this end, the course book features full-length situational conversations pertaining to daily life in Omani, which you will be able to practice aloud in class. This method was chosen in order for you to learn vocabulary and expressions in context. This course is suitable for those who have already studied Arabic to at least lower-intermediate level. You must be familiar with basic grammar and vocabulary, as well as with the Arabic alphabet. (If you study Arabic using the al-Kitaab textbook, you should have finished studying al-Kitaab, Part One.)
Days/Time:
TBD
Duration:
Five consecutive classes per term. Lessons take place once a week and last two hours each. This gives a total of 10 hours tuition.
Course tuition:
$500
Textbook:
Omani Arabic
Instructor: A Ph.D instructor, TBD.
Quorum Requirement:
One student.
Meeting place:
Online
These Omani drama have moral value and reflect the country’s traditions and virtues, and celebrate Omani patriotism.
The most famous Omani actors are Saleh Zaal, Ahmad Al Beloushi, Fakhriya Khamis, Ebrahim Al Zadjali, Shama Mohammad, and Buthaina Al Raisi. Popular serials included Fajoorah wa Shangoob, Saeed wa Saeedah, Shaib Khalaf, Khalfan phi Mahab Al Reeh (Khalfan in the wind’s blow), Shanjoob wa Al Fak Al Muftarees (Shanjoob and the predator’s jaw) and Oman in history.