Program Overview

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University Program Information

The university offers a range of programs for students to succeed in a truly global world.

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The academics section includes:

• Undergraduate
• Graduate and PhD
• Divisions and Programs
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• Executive Education

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To join the university, students can apply through the following categories:

• Undergraduate
• Graduate and PhD

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Global Education

The global education section includes:

• J-Term
• Semester Abroad
• Community-based Global Learning
• Summer Experiential Learning Abroad

Emirati Arabic in Al Ain

This course introduces students to the unique aspects of the Emirati dialect.

Course Description

Building on the students' prior knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic, this course serves as a gateway to accessing intimate aspects of life, culture, and heritage of the Gulf region.

Arabic-only Environment

An essential part of this course is the Arabic-only environment in which students operate for the duration of the course.

Materials

The course is academically centered around the textbook "Ramsah," written by NYUAD professor Nasser Isleem.

Assessments

Students are presented with a variety of assessments, including:

• Quizzes
• Skits
• Interviews
• Daily oral homework
• Film analysis
• A final oral exam
• Extra credit for reading an Emirati novel