Summer School
The Master’s Degree Course in African and Asian Studies (SAA) organizes in September 2024 the Summer School of the Double Degree Pavia-Fez.
The Summer School of the DD Pavia-Fez intends to provide an integrated learning in the field of Mediterranean Studies, with particular reference to Arab culture and language. The Summer School is conceived, in particular, as a supplementary activity in support of the Double Degree in African and Asian Studies (University of Pavia) and Cultural Studies: Cultures, Identities and Nationhood (Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, Fez, Morocco), but open to all students who wish to approach Arabic language and culture. The activities are carried out in partnership with the Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah University of Fez in Morocco, the A’Sharqiyah University of Ibra in Oman, La Manouba University in Tunis, the University of Damascus in Syria, the University of Helwan in Cairo in Egypt and the University of Lagos in Nigeria. With these institutions UNIPV has framework agreements and well-established ties of academic and scientific cooperation, faculty and student / staff exchange, as well as the Double Degree between Pavia and Fez.
The Summer School of the Double Degree Pavia-Fez is divided into TWO moments:
- Intensive Arabic language course in English / Arabic for non-Arabic speakers (level A0-A1)
16-27 September 2024
40 hours of Standard Arabic (6 CFU/ECTS) (Mon-Fri 9am-1pm, Classroom 5) (Tuesday 24 September, Classroom Giuridico)
Maximum number of participants: 25
Registration by 13 September 2024 (12 noon), by writing to summer.arabo@unipv.it
Lecturer: Prof. Ali Hamed Al Farsi, A’Sharqiyah University (Ibra, Oman), native speaker specifically trained in teaching Arabic as a foreign language.
Guest Lecturer: Dr. Abdelhaleem Solaiman, Università degli Studi di Pavia.The lecturer will hold a 4-hour teaching seminar on 26 September 2024.
The course, in collaboration with A’Sharqiyah University (Ibra, Oman), aims to provide basic knowledge of Standard Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic) in its oral and written expression. The teaching will follow a communicative approach, in which, at the same time as learning the alphabet and sounds of the language, short readings and conversation cues will be aimed at the acquisition of basic lexical skills and cultural elements. The course will host a thematic seminar to be held by Dr. Abdelhaleem Solaiman, lecturer in Arabic at the University of Pavia.
The course is free of charge for SAA enrollees and UNIPV students. Outsiders have to pay an enrolment fee of €300.
Subject to a minimum attendance of 80% and passing the final exam, the activity may be credited for 6 CFU/ECTS.
2. Seminar Series Perspectives in Historical Research in North Africa and the Middle East / Perspectives de la recherche historique en Afrique du Nord et au Moyen- Orient
16-27 September 2024
20 hours of seminars (3 CFU/ECTS) (Mon-Fri 2-4 pm, Room 5) (Tuesday 24 September, Classroom Giuridico)
Maximum number of participants: 25
Registration by 13 September 2024 (12 noon), by writing to summer.arabo@unipv.it
The seminar series, in collaboration with Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University (Fez, Morocco), Manouba University (Tunis, Tunisia), Helwan University (Cairo, Egypt), Damascus University (Syria) and the University of Lagos (Nigeria), aims to provide an insight into the perspectives of historical research in North African and Middle Eastern universities, through the studies of renowned lecturers from universities in the Mediterranean region. In dialogue with the lecturers of the Master’s Degree Course in African and Asian Studies, the guest lecturers will offer students the opportunity to approach different perspectives and research topics in the more general field of Mediterranean Studies.
The seminar series is free of charge for SAA enrollees and UNIPV students. Outsiders have to pay an enrolment fee of €100.
Subject to a minimum attendance of 80% and passing the final exam, the activity may be credited for 3 CFU/ECTS.
Scientific and organisational coordination
Dr. Federica Ferrero
Scientific committee
Prof. Antonio M. Morone
Dr. Stefania Bertonati
Dr. Emanuela Mangiarotti
Organizational committee
Patrizia Marazza
Sara Arnoldi
The Degree Course in African and Asian Studies (SAA) organizes in September 2023 the SAA Summer School for learning the Arabic language and further exploring topics of history, culture, and politics of African and Asian societies.
Activities are carried out in partnership with the Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah University of Fez in Morocco and the University of La Manouba in Tunis, within the framework of non-residential Collegiate Teaching, particularly with the Collegio Castiglioni. With these institutions, UNIPV has framework agreements and consolidated cooperation ties, faculty and student exchange, as well as the Double Degree between Pavia and Fez.
The Summer School is structured in TWO formative moments:
1. Intensive Arabic language course for BEGINNERS (level A0-A1)
September 18-29, 2023
40 hours of standard Arabic (6 ECTS) (Mon.-Fri. 9-13, Aula 5)
Maximum number of participants: 25
Registrations: by September 15, 2023 (12 pm), writing an email to summer.arabo@unipv.it
The course is free for SAA enrollees and UNIPV students. External participants will need to pay a registration fee of 300 euros.
The course, taught by Prof. Bassem Bargaoui (University of La Manouba, Tunisia), a native speaker with decades of teaching experience, aims to provide basic knowledge of standard Arabic language (Modern Standard Arabic) in its oral and written expression. The teaching will follow a communicative approach, where, alongside learning the alphabet and sounds of the language, short readings and conversation topics will aim at acquiring basic lexical skills and cultural elements.
Upon achieving a minimum attendance of 80% and passing the final exam, the activity can be credited with 6 ECTS.
2. Two thematic courses Islam in Morocco (Prof. Sadik Rddad, USMBA) and Cultural Encounters: European Travellers in Morocco and Moroccan Travellers in Europe (Prof. Khalid Bekkaoui, USMBA)
September 18-29, 2023
20 hours + 20 hours of seminars (3 ECTS + 3 ECTS) (Mon.-Fri. 14-16 / 16-18, Aula 5)
Maximum number of participants: 25
Registrations: by September 15, 2023 (12 pm), writing an email to summer.arabo@unipv.it
The course is free and open to all enrolled or enrolling students at the University of Pavia, with particular attention to those enrolled or enrolling in SAA.
Seminar Programme
Islam in Morocco – Prof. Sadik Rddad
Upon achieving a minimum attendance of 80% for each activity and passing the final exam for each activity, each activity can be credited with 3 ECTS.
Courses are free for SAA enrollees and UNIPV students. External participants will need to pay a registration fee of 300 euros each.
Scientific coordination
Federica Ferrero
The Degree Course in African and Asian Studies (SAA) organizes in September 2022 the SAA Summer School for learning the Arabic language and further exploring topics of history, culture, and politics of African and Asian societies.
Activities are carried out in partnership with the Sidi Mohammed Ben Abdallah University of Fez in Morocco, the University of La Manouba in Tunis, and the University of Tripoli in Libya. With all these institutions, UNIPV has framework agreements and consolidated cooperation ties, faculty and student exchange, as well as the Double Degree between Pavia and Fez.
The Summer School is structured in THREE formative moments:
1. Intensive Arabic language course for BEGINNER STUDENTS (level A0-A1)
September 12-23, 2022
40 hours of standard Arabic (6 ECTS) (Mon.-Fri. 9-13, Aula 5)
Maximum number of participants: 25
Registrations: by September 11, 2022 (12 pm), writing an email to summer.arabo@unipv.it
The course is free for SAA enrollees and UNIPV students. External participants will need to pay a registration fee of 250 euros.
The course, taught by Prof. Bassem Bargaoui (University of La Manouba, Tunisia), a native speaker with decades of teaching experience, aims to provide basic knowledge of standard Arabic language (Modern Standard Arabic) in its oral and written expression. The teaching will follow a communicative approach, where, alongside learning the alphabet and sounds of the language, short readings and conversation topics will aim at acquiring basic lexical skills and cultural elements.
Upon achieving a minimum attendance of 80% and passing the final exam, the activity can be credited with 6 ECTS.
2. Series of seminars in Gender and Diversity Studies in Africa and Asia
September 12-23, 2022
20 hours of seminars (3 ECTS) (Mon.-Fri. 14-16, Aula 5)
Maximum number of participants: 25
Registrations: by September 11, 2022 (12 pm), writing an email to summer.arabo@unipv.it
The course is free for SAA enrollees and UNIPV students. External participants will need to pay a registration fee of 125 euros.
Seminar Program Gender and Diversity Studies in Africa and Asia
Upon achieving a minimum attendance of 80% and passing the final exam, the activity can be credited with 3 ECTS.
3. Training workshop on the Arabic language: course on Arabic calligraphy and presentation of the Arabic cultural scene (protagonists, genres, and themes)
September 23-24, 2022
14 hours of training (Fri.-Sat. 10-18, Aula B)
Maximum number of participants: 20
Registrations: by July 29, 2022 (12 pm) writing an email to summer.arabo@unipv.it
The course fee is 170 euros per participant. Working languages are Arabic and English.
The course will be taught by Dr. Omar Ibrahim, figurative artist and calligrapher, who graduated in Fine Arts from the Sculpture Department of the University of Damascus and is currently a lecturer at the École supérieure d’art Pays Basque-ESAPB and SciencePo Paris (Paris and Reims campuses).
Upon achieving a minimum attendance of 80%, participants will receive a certificate of attendance.
Participation requirements
To participate in the course, it is necessary to have a knowledge of Arabic language at A2/B1 level (120 hours of attendance or 18 ECTS).
Scientific Committee
Stefania Bertonati
Federica Ferrero
Carlotta Marchi
Antonio M. Morone
Organizational Secretariat
Gianpiera Bernuzzi
Giulia Rizza
The Degree Course in African and Asian Studies (SAA) organizes in September 2021 the SAA Summer School for learning and teaching the Arabic language and further exploring topics of history, culture, and politics of African and Asian societies.
The Summer School is structured in TWO formative moments, one dedicated to students and one to teachers:
- Intensive Arabic language course for BEGINNER STUDENTS (level A0-A1) and seminars on culture, history, and politics of Africa and Asia:
September 13-24, 2021
40 hours of standard Arabic (6 ECTS) (Mon.-Fri. 9-13)
The course, taught by native language instructors with decades of teaching experience, in collaboration with the University of La Manouba (Tunisia), aims to provide basic knowledge of standard Arabic language (Modern Standard Arabic) in its oral and written expression. The teaching will follow a communicative approach, where, alongside learning the alphabet and sounds of the language, short readings and conversation topics will aim at acquiring basic lexical skills and cultural elements.
20 hours of seminars on culture, history, and politics of Africa and Asia (3 ECTS) (Mon.-Fri. 14-16)
Seminars programme
Maximum number of participants: 20
Activities from September 13 to 24
Registration from July 1 to September 12 (by 12 pm)
To register, send an email to summer.arabo@unipv.it indicating name, surname, and whether you are enrolled at the University of Pavia, enrolling in SAA, or external to the University of Pavia. In the same email, it will be necessary to attach your CV and the following registration forms:
• registration form for the Arabic course
• registration form for the history and culture seminars
It is possible to register for both the Arabic course and the seminars, or only for one of the two activities. The issuance of credits is subject to passing a final exam. Registration is free for UniPv students and for those who have applied for enrollment in SAA for the academic year 2021-22. For all others, the registration fee is 230 euros for 6 ECTS and 120 euros for 3 ECTS.
All activities of the Summer School will take place in mixed mode (presence/online) according to the various availabilities and needs of students and teachers. Classroom A will be the reference classroom for the activities.
2. Online training seminar for Arabic language LS TEACHERS:
September 9, 16, 23, 2021
INTEGRATED DIGITAL TEACHING: METHODOLOGIES, RESOURCES, AND MATERIALS
(the course will be entirely in the Arabic language, online on the ZOOM platform)
Download the program here: seminar program for teacher training
Maximum number of participants: 20
Registration from July 1 to September 3 (by 12 pm)
The registration fee is 80 euros.
To register, send an email to summer.arabo@unipv.it indicating name, surname, attaching the CV, and the completed registration form.
Scientific Committee:
• Barbara Airò
• Stefania Bertonati
• Antonio M. Morone
• Federica Ferrero
Administrative Secretariat:
• Gianpiera Bernuzzi
• Marianna Meli
The Degree Course in African and Asian Studies (SAA) organizes in September 2020 the SAA Summer School for learning and teaching the Arabic language and further exploring topics of history, culture, and politics of African and Asian societies.
The Summer School is structured in TWO formative moments, one dedicated to students and one to teachers:
1. Intensive Arabic language course for BEGINNER STUDENTS (level A0-A1) and seminars on culture, history, and politics of Africa and Asia:
September 14-25, 2020
40 hours of standard Arabic (6 ECTS) (Mon.-Fri. 10-14)
The course, taught by a native language instructor from the University of al-Manar (Tunisia), with decades of teaching experience, aims to provide basic knowledge of standard Arabic language (Modern Standard Arabic) in its oral and written expression. The teaching will follow a communicative approach, where, alongside learning the alphabet and sounds of the language, short readings and conversation topics will aim at acquiring basic lexical skills and cultural elements.
20 hours of seminars on culture, history, and politics of Africa and Asia (3 ECTS) (Mon.-Fri. 15-17) download the program here
Maximum number of participants: 20
Activities from September 14 to 25
Registration from July 15 to September 13 (by 12 pm)
To register, send an email to summer.arabo@unipv.it indicating name, surname, and whether you are enrolled at the University of Pavia, enrolling in SAA, or external to the University of Pavia.
It is possible to register for both the Arabic course and the seminars, or only for one of the two activities. The issuance of credits is subject to passing a final exam. Registration is free for UniPv students and for those who have applied for enrollment in SAA for the academic year 2020-21. For all others, the registration fee is 230 euros for 6 ECTS and 120 euros for 3 ECTS.
Covid Info. The teaching delivery method will depend on the course of the epidemic curve. In case of zero infections, the Summer School’s in-person seminars will be held in Classroom C of Political Sciences, organizing the class based on the current physical distancing rules. Additionally, even in the case of online platform seminars, it will be possible to follow them via streaming directly from the assigned classroom. In the event of a significant worsening of the health situation, however, the entire seminar cycle will be rescheduled on the online platform.
2. Online training seminar for Arabic language LS TEACHERS:
September 21-23, 2020
WRITTEN COMPREHENSION: TEACHING AUTHENTIC MATERIALS
(the course will be entirely in Arabic language, online on the ZOOM platform)
20 hours (3 ECTS), download the program here: teacher training seminar programme
Maximum number of participants: 20
Registration from July 1 to July 27 (by 12 pm)
The registration fee is 120 euros.
To register, send an email to summer.arabo@unipv.it indicating name, surname, and attaching the CV.
For information, write to: summer.arabo@unipv.it
Scientific Committee:
• Barbara Airò
• Stefania Bertonati
• Antonio M. Morone
Administrative Secretariat:
• Gianpiera Bernuzzi
• Samar Nefzi
The Degree Course in African and Asian Studies (SAA)
organizes in September 2019 the SAA Summer School for learning and teaching the Arabic language and further exploring topics of history, culture, and politics of African and Asian societies.
The Summer School is structured in TWO formative moments:
1. Intensive Arabic language course for beginners (level A0-A1) and seminars on culture, history, and politics of Africa and Asia:
• September 16-27, 2019
• 40 hours of standard Arabic + 16 hours of culture, history, and politics of Africa and Asia - download the activities program
• Maximum number of participants: 25
To register, send the downloadable form here.
2. Seminar for the training of Arabic language teachers:
• September 25 and 26, 2019
• 12 hours - download the program here
• Maximum number of participants: 25
To register, send the downloadable form here.
Registrations for the Summer School will close on September 15 at 12:00.
For information, write to: summer.arabo@unipv.it
Scientific Committee:
Barbara Airò
Stefania Bertonati
Elena Biagi
Antonio M. Morone
Administrative Secretariat:
Gianpiera Bernuzzi
Costanza Venezia
The Department of Political and Social Sciences of the University of Pavia organizes in September 2018 the Summer School “Al-ʿArabiyya fi Pavia: from words to language” for teaching and learning the Arabic language.
The school is structured in TWO formative moments:
1. Seminar for the training of Arabic language teachers: Teaching Arabic vocabulary: techniques, strategies, and tools for renewed teaching: from September 3 to 5, 2018) - 20 hours - maximum number of participants: 25 - registration deadline June 30, 2018, at 12:00
• FINAL SCHOLARSHIP RANKING
There are still available places (without scholarship) for the Seminar, for which it is still possible to register by sending the appropriate form.
2. Intensive Arabic language course for beginners (level A0-A1): from September 17 to 28, 2018 - 40 hours of standard Arabic + dialectal Arabic and culture workshops - maximum number of participants: 25 - registration deadline September 16, 2018, at 12:00
Download the CALL to participants
Download the REGISTRATION FORM: teacher training seminar, Arabic language course
INFO: summer.arabo@unipv.it
Scientific Committee:
Barbara Airò
Stefania Bertonati
Elena Biagi
Antonio M. Morone
Administrative Secretariat:
Gianpiera Bernuzzi
Federica Ferrero