The teaching of Arabic in tertiary (public and private) educational institutions in Ghana (1)
As part of the efforts by Muslims in the country to assist the present NDC Government in its efforts to uplift Arabic education, it has become imperative to publish in the press tertiary institutions that are assisting in the production of high-quality Arabic graduates to undertake the teaching of Arabic, especially in the first and … The post The teaching of Arabic in tertiary (public and…
The teaching of Arabic in tertiary educational institutions in Ghana is a topic of significant importance, with numerous institutions contributing to the production of high-quality Arabic graduates. The University of Ghana, Legon, was the first to introduce Arabic in 1964 alongside Russian, Spanish, and Swahili as part of its department of languages.
It currently offers BA, MA, and M.Phil degrees in Arabic, with plans to extend to a PhD program. Other institutions like the University of Cape Coast, University College of Education, Winneba, Al-Faruq College of Education, Wenchi, and the University of Development Studies have also initiated programs in Arabic, leading to B.Ed (Arabic) degrees that allow graduates to teach at the junior high school (JHS) level.
The Institute of Higher Islamic Studies, Kumasi, established in 1991/1992, offers a unique blend of Arabic, English, Islam, Education, and Tarbiyat (child upbringing), funded by Muslim donors and philanthropists. The Ghana Institute of Languages (GIL) and the Lakeside University College of Science and Technology, Madina, Accra, also provide BA programs in Arabic Education.
The Islamic University College of Ghana, Ajiringanor, and the Jammiat Ahmadiyyat Mankessim, established in 2011 and 2011 respectively, offer Arabic programs within their respective foundations. The Jammiat Ahmadiyyat Mubasshireen, Ekumfi, and the Nusrat Jahan College of Education, Wa, also contribute to the training of Arabic graduates, with a focus on Ahmadis and other Muslim communities.
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