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Hello,
You are invited to participate in our survey The Arab World: Learn its Language, Live its Cultures.
In this survey, approximately 3,000 people will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about their opinion about a unique program to learn Arabic and live its cultures in the same time; both online and in-country. It will take approximately 5 to 8 minutes to complete the questionnaire.
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering ay questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. It is very important for us to learn your opinion.
Your survey responses will be stricly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact Pierre Chaker at [email protected]
Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the Continue button below.
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* In which language do you prefer to take the survey? *
En quelle langue souhaitez-vous participer au Sondage? |
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| * Which statement describes your interest? |
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Your family's expatriate life
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| How many years has your family been expatriate? |
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How often do you speak these languages at home?
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| How often do you travel to your home country?
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| Are you in contact with family or friends in your home country? |
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What does your family feel about Arabic language and the culture of your home country?
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| How would you rate your knowledge of the Arabic language?
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| Do you like to improve the children's Arabic language skills? |
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| * Are the children interested in learning about the Lebanese culture? |
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| What topics of your home country's culture interest you? (Rate them from 1 to 5, 5 being most important).
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About you and your family
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| What is the main nationality of your family? |
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| What other nationality do you or any member of your family hold? |
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About the program for Arab Expatriate Children
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The Learning Experience:
for students of age 12 to 21 |
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The
best way to develop one's understanding of a culture and to
learn its language is to explore and interact with its people
and discover first hand its traditions, values, ideas, ways of
thinking and language by being immersed in it.
The program is based on a holistic approach to learning the
Arabic culture and language. |
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The program is
a combination of online courses and in-country
experience with the support of an online community of
learners with online activities and discussions. |
Online Courses: 6-weeks
modules |
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Ongoing
online activities are available throughout the program.
No
prior knowledge of Arabic is required to start
online.
Students
can begin the program online and meet their "online
teachers and classmates" at the beginning of the academic
year in a secure web environment.
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They
can also get a little help from Mum, Dad, and the school
Arabic teacher in their country of residence.
The courses are designed using simple technologies with the
support of interactive resources: Web material, CDs and
books.
Online courses are engaging, fun and highly interactive.
Students can take one or more courses per
year. |
In-Country Sessions: 1,
2, or 3 weeks modules |
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Students meet in a wonderful inn in a typical
rural area of their home country.
They are grouped in classes according to their age
and language proficiency levels and get immersed in a unique
living environment where they interact with local
communities in Arabic!
Whether you go for one, two or three weeks the program
offers four hours of instructions per day in the
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They
experience the wealth of natural, cultural, and human
heritage that their country offers.
Sure!
They enjoy traditional food recipes and get closer to their
roots.
A wide range of activities to apply their learning in
various ways are presented in the afternoon.
The hours of instructions are supported by activities:
cultural events, visits to historical places, discussions
about films, debates and interviews (depending on the level of
understanding and oral expressions) as well as music and art
appreciation sessions. |
Continuum in
Learning |
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online community around the world learning
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Students have
the option to continue both online and in-country; they
will be invited to join a community of learners with follow-on
online activities and discussion forums.
This program is designed to enhance school
curricula. |
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| * How do you find this program? |
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| Would your children be interested to participate in this program? |
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Can you ask your children about it now?
If yes, how do they find it? |
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| Would you be interested to have your children participate in such a program? |
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You prefer that your children do not take part in this program
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You showed interest in the program
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Would you allocate $210/Month for a period of 10 months for your child to join this program? This amount will cover:
Online courses: two 6-weeks sessions
Documentation: CDs and books (excluding shipment)
In-Country Sessions: three weeks courses, activities, accommodation, and food (excluding airfare)
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How much would you be ready to pay for such a program (Inclusive of: courses, documentation, accommodation, and food, but excluding airfare)
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| If you and your child were satisfied the first year; would you register your him/her for a higher level the year after? |
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How important is each of these factors to you with regard to the program? (Rate them from 1 to 5, 5 being most important).
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Foreign languages in your daily life
Select the answers that fit. |
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| Why do you need to learn Arabic |
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| Are you interested in learning about the Arab culture? |
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| What topics of the Arab country's culture interest you? (Rate them from 1 to 5, 5 being most important).
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| Have you been to Arab countries? |
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| Are you in contact with friends or family in the Arab world? |
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The Learning Experience:
for students of age 12 to 21 |
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The
best way to develop one's understanding of a culture and to
learn its language is to explore and interact with its people
and discover first hand its traditions, values, ideas, ways of
thinking and language by being immersed in it.
The program is based on a holistic approach to learning the
Arabic culture and language. |
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|
The program is
a combination of online courses and in-country
experience with the support of an online community of
learners with online activities and discussions. |
Online Courses: 6-weeks
modules |
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Ongoing
online activities are available throughout the program.
No
prior knowledge of Arabic is required to start
online.
Students
can begin the program online and meet their "online
teachers and classmates" at the beginning of the academic
year in a secure web environment.
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They
can also get a little help from Mum, Dad, and the school
Arabic teacher in their country of residence.
The courses are designed using simple technologies with the
support of interactive resources: Web material, CDs and
books.
Online courses are engaging, fun and highly interactive.
Students can take one or more courses per
year. |
In-Country Sessions: 1,
2, or 3 weeks modules |
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|
Students meet in a wonderful inn in a typical
rural area of their home country.
They are grouped in classes according to their age
and language proficiency levels and get immersed in a unique
living environment where they interact with local
communities in Arabic!
Whether you go for one, two or three weeks the program
offers four hours of instructions per day in the
morning. |
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|
They
experience the wealth of natural, cultural, and human
heritage that their country offers.
Sure!
They enjoy traditional food recipes and get closer to their
roots.
A wide range of activities to apply their learning in
various ways are presented in the afternoon.
The hours of instructions are supported by activities:
cultural events, visits to historical places, discussions
about films, debates and interviews (depending on the level of
understanding and oral expressions) as well as music and art
appreciation sessions. |
Continuum in
Learning |
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Add picture showing
online community around the world learning
together |
Students have
the option to continue both online and in-country; they
will be invited to join a community of learners with follow-on
online activities and discussion forums.
This program is designed to enhance school
curricula. |
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Your feedback on the programYour feedback on the program
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| * How do you find this program? |
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| * Would you be interested to participate in such a program? |
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You prefer not to take part in this program
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You showed interest in the program
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Would you allocate $210/Month for a period of 10 months to join this program? This amount will cover:
Online courses: two 6-weeks sessions
Documentation: CDs and books (excluding shipment)
In-Country Sessions: three weeks courses, activities, accommodation, and food ( excluding airfare)
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How much would you be ready to allocate for such a program?
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If you were satisfied the first year; would you register for a higher level the year after? |
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| Which Arab country would interest you most? |
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| How important is each of these factors to you with regard to the program? (Rate them from 1 to 5, 5 being most important).
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| We thank very much for taking the time to answer the questions and complete the questionnaire.
We shall draw the name of 20 participants that will receive a gift of Lebanese natural food prepared by rural women according to homemade recipes and procedures. If you are interested to be part of that draw please include your email address here: | | |
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