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at the University of Edinburgh. This consists of a full academic year at the University of Edinburgh, followed by four months of language training in an Arab World university in order to develop Arabic language ability. During this time, students undertake qualitative, quantitative, and area-specific
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PhD students are placed in the institution most appropriate for the supervision of their specific project, yet also benefit from some cross-institutional supervision. During the remaining 3 years of their course, PhD candidates continue to receive language tuition and are expected to conduct 12
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The Centre was a collaborative initiative between the Universities of Edinburgh, Durham, and Manchester, and was funded by the joint government research councils, with an initial grant of £5 million. CASAW was one of the five inter-institutional Centres of Excellence set up as part of the
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In addition to its academic obligations, CASAW undertakes a number other activities, including consultancy to government, media, and business, tailor made language programmes for public and private sector users, and flagship events. These events have included a partnership with the
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Additionally, the creation of what it describes as the UK's leading resource for Arab World expertise, the creation of opportunities for academic cooperation and collaboration, as well as the creation of a world class cadre of researchers are key aims.
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awards. Regardless of the end qualification, all students who do not yet have Arabic expertise undertake a specially designed, intensive, one-year course in Arabic language
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Masters students continue intensive Arabic tuition in their second year, and undertake additional modules at their host institution, as well as beginning dissertations.
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drawn from a variety of departments in the arts, humanities and social and political sciences, all working on areas directly related to the Arabic speaking world.
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Following the expiry of the initial 2006–2012 grant, two more grants for the second phase of CASAW were issued to the
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based on a knowledge of the Arabic language coupled with advanced research methods skills in the
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CASAW :: About Us :: The Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab World
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CASAW :: CASAW Events :: Past Events :: Careers Fair
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CASAW brought together some 50 full-time members of staff and
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The Centre for the Advanced Study of the Arab World (CASAW)
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advanced research methods at the University of Edinburgh.
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