Center for Arabic Study Abroad

11/12/2024

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA) has posted Fellowship Applications for three programs in 2025-26!

CASA I offers a 9-month (Sept-May) advanced level Fellowship program in Arabic language and culture to qualified American undergrad and graduate level students at the Qasid Arabic Institute in Amman, Jordan or the Arab American Language Institute in Morocco (AALIM) in Meknes.

CASA II offers a 12-week (Summer 2025) language and research support Fellowship program for graduate students (priority given to PhD students) who are in MENA Studies (any area of specialization pertaining to the MENA region) through the Qasid Arabic Institute in Amman, Jordan.

CASA III offers a 12-week (Summer 2025) language and research support Fellowship program for faculty and postdoctoral fellows in all areas of specialization pertaining to the MENA region through AALIM (Arab American Language Institute in Morocco) in Meknes, Morocco.

The application requires that all applicants take the ACTFL exam for Reading and Oral proficiency.

Deadlines / Exam Dates:
-Application deadline is Friday, January 31st, 2025
-Reading & OPI Exams may be taken from December 1, 2024 – January 31, 2025

Visit our website for further program and application details:

Apply to CASA “When anyone asks me for advice on learning Arabic, my answer ultimately comes down to two words: Do CASA. For Arabic language learning, there is no better program, no more capable instructors, no more distinguished cadre of alumni anywhere in the world. Period.”  -Stephen Kalin, ...

03/06/2024

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 5, 2024

The Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA) has posted Fellowship Applications for three programs in 2024-25!



CASA I offers a 9-month (Sept-May) advanced-level Fellowship program in Arabic language and culture to qualified American undergrad and graduate level students at the Qasid Arabic Institute in Amman, Jordan or the Arab American Language Institute in Morocco (AALIM) in Meknes.


CASA II offers a 5-month (Spring 2025 semester) language and research support Fellowship program for graduate students (priority given to PhD students) who are in MENA Studies (any area of specialization pertaining to the MENA region) through the Qasid Arabic Institute in Amman, Jordan.


CASA III offers a 5-month (Spring 2025 semester) language and research support Fellowship program for faculty and postdoctoral fellows in all areas of specialization pertaining to the MENA region through AALIM (Arab American Language Institute in Morocco) in Meknes, Morocco.


The application requires that all applicants take the ACTFL exam for Reading, Listening, and Oral proficiency.



Application, references, and exams are due on Friday, April 5

02/05/2024

REMINDER: CASA Deadline Extended to Monday, March 4, 2024.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

The Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA) has posted Fellowship Applications for three programs in 2024-25!

CASA I offers a 9-month (Sept-May) advanced-level Fellowship program in Arabic language and culture to qualified American undergrad and graduate level students at the Qasid Arabic Institute in Amman, Jordan or the Arab American Language Institute in Morocco (AALIM) in Meknes.

CASA II offers a 5-month (Spring 2025 semester) language and research support Fellowship program for graduate students (priority given to PhD students) who are in MENA Studies (any area of specialization pertaining to the MENA region) through the Qasid Arabic Institute in Amman, Jordan.

CASA III offers a 5-month (Spring 2025 semester) language and research support Fellowship program for faculty and postdoctoral fellows in all areas of specialization pertaining to the MENA region through AALIM (Arab American Language Institute in Morocco) in Meknes, Morocco.

The application requires that all applicants take the ACTFL exam for Reading, Listening, and Oral proficiency.

Application, references, and exams are due on Monday, March 4th.

01/29/2024

CASA APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED:

Applications for CASA I, II, and III are now due on Monday, March 4, 2024. Reference letters and exams are also due on March 4.

Please visit our website for more information:

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01/24/2024

APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED:
Applications for CASA I, II, and III are due on Monday, March 4, 2024. This is the new deadline for reference letters and exams as well.
Please see our website for program/application details:

Apply to CASA “When anyone asks me for advice on learning Arabic, my answer ultimately comes down to two words: Do CASA. For Arabic language learning, there is no better program, no more capable instructors, no more distinguished cadre of alumni anywhere in the world. Period.” -Stephen Kalin, Jo...

12/15/2023

Applications for CASA I, II, and III are due on Thursday, February 1st 2024.
Please see our website for program/application details:
https://arabicspecialprograms.arizona.edu/casa/apply

12/16/2022

REMINDER: Applications for CASA I, II, and III are due on Monday, January 30th.

- CASA I offers a 9-month fellowship for advanced Arabic language and culture education program for qualified American undergrad and graduate level students in Jordan or Morocco.
- CASA II offers a 5-month (Spring ’24) fellowship for language and research support for doctoral students (US citizens) in MENA Studies in Jordan.
- CASA III offers a 5-month (Spring ’24) fellowship for language and research support for faculty in MENA Studies in Morocco.

Please see our website for program/application details.

NEW WEBSITE: CASA is now part of the Arabic Special Program website which includes all Arabic Study abroad programs in MENAS at the University of Arizona,

The Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA) offers advanced level training in Arabic language and culture to qualified American students at the Qasid Arabic Institute in Amman, Jordan.

08/09/2022

We have just finished our first ever series of Alumni Career Talks! Experienced CASA alumni represented their work in diplomacy, human rights, refugee legal services, research, security, linguistics, and translation. Our most recent fellows and those looking to explore a new field joined us for lively discussions and a great networking opportunity. Thank you to all those who attended!

Featured speakers in order of their photos are as follows: Marilyn Booth, Eva Kahan, Dana Al Ebrahim, Emma Trentman, Kathleen Norland List, Heather Kalmbach, & Miriam Asnes.

07/18/2022

-Fellows in the kitchen-
What is Mahshi??! CASA Fellow Frank provides his culinary expertise once again.

“Zucchini stuffed with minced meat, rice, and spices cooked in a tomato broth. In this case Liza and I prepared the dish without meat for our vegetarian friends.” –Frank, CASA Fellow 2021-2022, Amman, Jordan

07/11/2022

-Fellows in the kitchen-
What is Mansaf??! CASA Fellow Frank explains.

“Mansaf is considered by many to be the national dish of Jordan; comprised of rice, slow cooked lamb, and Jameed sauce (sun dried yogurt balls). I cooked this meal at home and enjoyed it with CASAwiyyun and Jordanian friends.” –Frank, CASA Fellow 2021-2022, Amman, Jordan

07/10/2022

07/05/2022

-Fellows in the Kitchen-
"Have you tried Mansaf? Maqloubeh? Mahshi? Mlukhiyye? Jordanians are rightfully proud of their local cuisines, and they love to test a foreigner's immersion into the Jordanian culture by way of food. During our time in Jordan, Frank, Zach and I turned our apartment into a Jordaninan kitchen, cooking Maqloubeh for birthdays, Mahshi for Thanksgiving, and Mansaf just because we felt like it. We love hosting our cohort for gatherings and inviting our Jordanian friends to evaluate our tries at classic Jordanian dishes. We even discovered the dual use of the propane heater--cooking Manaqish and chicken while also keeping the house warm!” -Avery, CASA Fellow 2021-2022, Amman, Jordan