SEMINAR ON DOING BUSINESS WITH ARABS

DOING BUSINESS AND LIVING IN ARAB COUNTRY
TWO DAYS SEMINAR

By YOUSRY MANSOUR

DAY ONE

8.30am – 9.00am - Welcome drinks and Registration

9.00am – 10.30am - Introduction to Arabia
Who are the Arabs?
The Arab Countries mystery
A Brief History, and Geography
The Wrong Perceptions
(Map of Middle East), Grouping the Arabs
Map of Arab countries
The League of Arab States,
Naming ‘the Gulf’?
(Map of Gulf Countries)

10.30am – 10.45am - Coffee break

10.45am – 10.55am - A Film “Lawrence of Arabia”

10.55am – 12.30pm - Brief History of the Arabs
Knowing the Arab countries
Knowing the ruling families
Knowing important figures

12.30pm – 1.30pm - Lunch

1.30pm – 3.30pm - A Film : Dubai in the 90s”
Islam; The Code of Behaviour
Penetrating into Arab Countries
Law, Tax and Banking
The Expatriates
Nationalisation
The Selection Process
Husbands, Wives, Partners and all the others !

3.30pm – 3.45pm - Coffee Break

3.45pm – 5.30pm - Moving to Arab Country?
Your needs and requirements
The Culture Shock !!
Behaviour in Arab Societies
The Gulf VS The Others
The Don’ts !

5.30 pm - End of day One

DAY TWO

9.00 am – 10.30 am Personal Behaviour
The Body Language
Shaking hands with Men and Women
Holding hands
Kissing: WHOM TO KISS?
Exposed flesh
The soles of feet
Beckoning with fingers
Crossed legs

10.30am – 10.45am - Coffee break

10.45 am – 10.55am - A Film: Dnaneer

10.55 am – 12.30 pm - Business Behaviour
VIP’s visit to Arab Country
Language and Names
Need to study Arabic?
“Please” and “Thank you”
Names of the Arabs
Titles and salutation
Preparations
Business cards
Your translator not theirs
Be on Time
The dress code
Getting past the gate
Calling on Arab associates (Office Behaviour)
Entering and Exiting
When and How to talk Business
Presentational Techniques
No one was in our Presentation !!

12.30pm – 1.30pm - Lunch

1.30 pm – 3.30 pm - Don’t you know: it’s Friday !?
Time & Timing
Are you a Friend or a Stranger?
Business is a personal affair
Business and Pleasure
Access and Power
Agenda
“One-liners” Opportunity
Power of Silence
Bargaining
The meaning of “No”
Concluding the “Deal”
Contractual obligations v. Personal trust
Selection of an Agent or a Sponsor

3.30pm – 3.45pm - Coffee Break

3.45pm – 5.30pm - The Arabs are coming to Singapore !!
Which Hotel - Old or new?
Visit Escort
Who pays for what?
Halal Food
Prayers and Prayers Rooms

5.30pm - End of Day




For Enquiries
YOUSRY ELSAYED MANSOUR
yousrysing@yahoo.com.sg
Mobile: 92740273

Look at me, a film by Yousry Mansour

Look at me !!
a film by Yousry Mansour
Running Time : 21 minutes (approx.)
Dialogue : Malay, Mandarin and English
Subtitles : English
Shooting Format : Mini DV (PAL)
Screening Format : DVD / Mini DV / Digital BetaCam
Aspect Ratio : 4:3
Process : Color
Sound : Stereo
Year / Country of production : 2007 / Singapore

SYNOPSIS
During the school morning assembly, students pledge themselves as one united people, regardless of race, language or religion. “Look at me” is about the struggle of two young siblings to be recognized. Their determination to overcome physical disabilities, social problems, stereotyping and misconception. Their simple dreams are to achieve what others have taken for granted. All what they are looking for is an opportunity, and all what they are asking for is a chance, just like anyone else because they can just do, like everyone else.

Roselinda Hamid (Farah Ong) and her younger brother; Kadir Hamid (Ram Sia), are the children to a Malay Muslim Taxi Driver (Ahmad Yusuf) in the modern Singapore. The two siblings are taking extreme measures to be recognised. Roselinda has been trying to apply for her dream job. Not even one company had called her for an interview! But when she uses her Chinese mother's family surname to apply for a job, she is called for the interview, will she get the job?
Her brother, Kadir is a handicap child, struggling to be recognized. He insists on taking his own chance to ride the bicycle of his friend: Da Ming (Ryan Wong) with hands free, can he do it despite of his disability?


CAST
FARAH ONG as Roselinda
RAM SIA as Kadir
RYAN WONG as Da Ming
HANNAH YEO as The Teacher
CHRISTINA SERGEANT as Interview Lady 1
RICHARD TAN as Interview Man
GILLIAN TAN as Interview Lady 2
AHMAD YUSUF as The Father
IRENE ONG as The Mother
SITI NUR SHAFIQHAH as Student 1
JOLYN WONG as Student 2
KENNETH KWEK as Assembly Commander
EASTHER YAP as Rich Lady in the Toilet


CREW
PRODUCER : YOUSRY MANSOUR
DIRECTOR : YOUSRY MANSOUR
SCREEN WRITER : YOUSRY MANSOUR
DIALOGUE IN MALAY : JAMILAH ALKHATIB
DIALOGUE IN MANDARIN : TAMIM YOUSRY
DIRECTOR OF CINEMATOGRAPHY : EZZAT OMAR BIN-YAHYA
MUSIC COMPOSER : MUNIR ALSAGOFF
EDITOR : EZZAT OMAR BIN-YAHYA
SOUND ENGINEER : KAMSANI KAMIS
MAKE UP ARTIST : NOREHAN HARUN
ASSISTANT EDITOR : TAMIM YOUSRY
GAFFER : HAMIM HASHIM
ASSISTANT FILM DIRECTOR : GERALDINE LEE
CONTINUITY SUPERVISOR : YAHYA ALKHATIB

PRODUCED WITH SUPPORT OF SINGAPORE FILM COMMISSION

A PRODUCTION OF IDEA WORKS
SINGAPORE © 2007


For any enquiries, please contact:
Yousry Mansour
MOBILE PHONE: (65) 92740273
Email: yousrysing@yahoo.com.sg



DIRECTOR’S STATEMENT:

This film “Look at me” is inspired by real people whom I have met, in Singapore and else where through my life journey. The film is a whisper from those who are looking for opportunities to show their talents and capabilities. They only hope that others will not look at their weaknesses, their social orientation nor their religious believe before they are granted these opportunities.

For those who always enjoyed the fruits, remember it’s worth while to give some hope through opening doors of opportunities for the unfortunate and hopeless ones regardless of their race, faith, physical condition or orientation. However, in my film, it tells that those looking for opportunities should fight for that chance, grab it, ride the danger and take the risk, and eventually they will succeed.

ARABIC LANGUAGE COURSES (2)

صباح الخير يا مصر

Egyptian Colloquial Arabic
Speak like an egyptian


LEARNING ARABIC LANGUAGE

FOR BEGINNERS


أتكلم زي المصري
تعلم اللغة العربية
للمبتدئين


إعداد و تدريس
يسري السيد منصور

YOUSRY ELSAYED MANSOUR
yousrysing@yahoo.com.sg
Mobile: +65 92740273

An Educational Program by KALIMAH Singapore.
KALIMAH, for the support of Arab Culture in Singapore
برنامج تعليمي بواسطة كلمة سنغافورة
كلمة ، لدعم الثقافة العربية في سنغافورة


COURSE OUTLINES

Arabs speak Arabic language with different ‘tongues’, different accents and different vocabularies. The regional dialects are the most informal type of Arabic. They fall into six main geographical regions: The Maghreb Arabic (Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya); the Egyptian Arabic (Egypt); The Fertile Crescent Arabic (sometimes known as Levantine or Ash-shami which includes Palestine, Lebanon, Syria and Jordan); the Gulf Arabic (parts of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and UAE); the Hijjaz & Yemen Arabic (parts of Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Hadaramout, and Eritrea) and the Sudanese Arabic (Sudan, Chad, and parts of Ethiopia).

Egyptian Arabic is spoken by more than 78 million Egyptians in Egypt as well as by immigrant Egyptian communities in the Middle East, Europe, Asia, North America and Australia. Among the varieties of spoken Arabic , Egyptian is the only one to have become a “lingua franca” in the Arabic-speaking world. It is considered by many as one of the most widely understood vernaculars throughout the Middle East for two main reasons: the proliferation and popularity of Egyptian films and other media in the region since the early 20th century; and the great number of Egyptian teachers and professors who were instrumental in setting up the education systems of many Arab countries, and who also taught there.

In Yemen, for example, non-Yemenite Arabic speakers are often automatically seen as "Egyptians" and many Yemenites have adapted their everyday speech to Egyptian Arabic by borrowing Egyptian words (such as ; kida 'like this'; kuwayyis 'well, or good') and occasionally Egyptian morphology. The same is true to varying degrees in Sudan, the Levant (particularly Palestine) and in Libya.

While Egyptian Arabic is mainly spoken, it is also, written in novels, plays, poems (vernacular literature) as well as in comics, advertising, some newspapers, and transcriptions of popular songs. Like other varities of Arabic, the Egyptian dialect is written in the Arabic alphabet.

This course aims at introducing Egyptian colloquial Arabic language to both Arabic and non-Arabic speaking people, through a Teaching Book, reading pieces of Egyptian literatures (poems, plays and songs) then singing together the famous hits of Egyptian songs.

The course combines printed materials of poems and plays in addition to other communication materials of Egyptian songs as an integral part of its teaching materials. It aims at enhancing listening, reading and speaking skills.

At the end of the course, students should be able not only to communicate with native Arabic speaking people at any Arab country when they speak like an Egyptian on day-to-day life situations but also, they will be able to sing in Arabic !


COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this Course, students will be able to:

♪ Recognize Arabic alphabets and Arabic numbers
♪ Communicate in Arabic language
♪ Speak like a native Egyptian



LESSON PLAN

As language is a tool for everyday living, this course attempts to introduce the students to Arabic through everyday situations, through which structures and grammar are introduced. The Book includes basic life situations such as: Self introduction, welcoming, getting acquainted with someone, asking about addresses, telephone numbers, street directions, dealing with money and shopping, etc.

Each Lesson includes a big variety of sections:
v Main DIALOGUE, in which the normal language used in a particular setting is introduced.
v GRAMMAR POINTS where all speech items used in the dialogue are explained.
v VOCABULARY where all new words in the lesson are listed and provided with transcription of the sounds in order to ensure the correct pronunciation.
v DRILLS which give the learners a further opportunity to practice what they have learned and to personalize it.

The Book is also provided with a glossary that is divided into three sections: Arabic-English, English-Arabic, and Classified Glossary.


COURSE REQUIREMENT (Who can attend this course?):
This course is designed for English-speaking adults who may wish to learn Egyptian Colloquial Arabic. Prior knowledge of Arabic language is not required.



CONTENTS
BEGINNERS LEVEL

Lesson 1 Speak like an Egyptian
Symbols 07
Consonants 07
Vowels 08
Good Morning 09
Grammar Points: Subject Pronouns 09
Possessive Pronouns 10
Question Word: What? 10
Vocabulary 10
Exercises 12

Lesson 2 Welcome Back 14
Grammar Points: Suffix Pronouns 14
Adjectives 15
Question Word: How? 15
Vocabulary 15
Exercises 17

Lesson 3 Welcome 21
Grammar Points: Subject Pronouns 21
Suffix Pronouns 22
Preposition: With 22
Vocabulary 22
Exercises 24


Lesson 4 Introduction 28
Grammar Points: Demonstratives 28
Possessive Pronouns 29
Prepositions: For 30
Question Word: Who? 30
Vocabulary 30
Exercises 32


Lesson 5 What’s her name? 41
Grammar Points: Preposition: In 41
Possessive Pronouns 42
Adjectives 42
The Definite Article 42
Vocabulary 43
Exercises 45

Lesson 6 From where? 49
Grammar Points 49 Nationalities 49
Professions 50
Prepositions: in, at, from 50
Question Word: Where from? 50
Vocabulary 51
Exercises 53

Lesson 7 Where do you stay? 56
Grammar Points: Subject Pronouns 56
Participles 57
Question Word: what (number)? How many?
And Where? 57
Adverbs 57
Numbers 58
The definite Article 59
Vocabulary 60
Exercises 63

Lesson 8 What’s there? 72
Grammar Points: Question Word 72
Negative Form 72
Noun Construct 73
Adjectives 74
Vocabulary 74
Exercises 76

Lesson 9 Telephone Number 80
Grammar Points: Participles 80
Prepositions: on, in, at 81
Adverbs 81
Numbers 81
Questions word: How many? 81
Polite Formulas 82
Vocabulary 82
Exercises 84

Lesson 10 Where exactly? 89
Grammar Points: Indicative Verb Forms 89
Imperatives 90
Ordinal Numbers 90
Question Word: which? 91
Polite Formulas 91
Vocabulary 91
Exercises 94

Lesson 11 In the Stationary Shop 99
Grammar Points: Question Word 99
Numbers 3-10 with Plurals 99
Numbers 3-10 without Plurals 100
Numbers above 100 101
Vocabulary 101
Exercises 105


Lesson 12 At The Grocer’s 110
Grammar Points: Noun Construct 110
Participles 111
Expressing Possession 111
Pronouns 112
Adverb of Place 113
Questions word: Whose?, Who? 113
Vocabulary 114
Exercises 118


Lesson 13 At The Fruit Seller 124
Grammar Points: Imperatives 124
Numbers: 3-10 without Plurals 125 Collective Nouns 125
Negative 126
Vocabulary 127
Exercises 129

Lesson 14 At The Green Grocer’s 133
Grammar Points: Negative Form 133
Adjectives 134
Nouns + Adjectives 135
Plurals Nouns 135
Imperatives 136
Polite Formulas 136
Vocabulary 137
Exercises 145



COURSE DURATION
60 Hours

COURSE FEES

I) Course Fees for individuals (1 - 4 persons):-
Fees are calculated at per hour per course, EXCLUDING all teaching materials (Printed Materials), teaching materials to be charged at $25 per person:

One person: S$ 150 per hour
Two persons to Three persons: S$ 130 per hour
Three persons to Four persons: S$ 110 per hour

II) Course Fees for Small Groups (5 - 10 persons):-
Fees are calculated at per hour per course, excluding teaching materials. Teaching Materials will be charged at $25 per person.

Five to Ten persons: S$ 100 per hour

III) Course Fees for Groups (11 - 20 persons):-
There will be an additional charge of $10 per person on top of the fees of small group (i.e. Course Fees for a Group of 15 persons = $100 + $50 per hour)
Excluding cost of teaching materials. Teaching Materials will be charged at $25 per person.

Additional charge per Person per Hour: S$ 10 (plus base fees of $100 per hour) (excluding teaching materials)




For Enquiries
YOUSRY ELSAYED MANSOUR
yousrysing@yahoo.com.sg
Mobile: +65 92740273

Arabic Language & Culture Courses (2)

Modern Standard Arabic

LIVING & WORKING WITH ARABS

LEARNING ARABIC LANGUAGE
&
SOCIAL CULTURE COURSE

FOR BEGINNERS

with BOOK & AUDIO VISUALS

المعيشة و العمل مع العــرب
للمبتدئين

بإستخدام الكتاب و الوسائل السمعية

إعداد و تدريس
يسري السيد منصور

YOUSRY ELSAYED MANSOUR
yousrysing@yahoo.com.sg
Mobile: 92740273

An Educational Program by KALIMAH Singapore.
KALIMAH, for the support of Arab Culture in Singapore
برنامج تعليمي بواسطة كلمة سنغافورة
كلمة ، من أجل دعم الثقافة العربية في سنغافورة



COURSE OUTLINES
Setting out to live, work or study in Arab country may evoke images of continued conflicts, rich societies, smell of oil, horror and terrorism. For many, it appears that going to an Arab country is a suicidal mission, or at least it may not be the rosiest prospect at all.

Nevertheless, Arab societies are famous for attracting people of different origins to live, work and settle there for generations. For example, there are many Singaporean families living happily, in some Arab countries for the past 20 years.

Our aim is to provide an easy entry into Arab societies for those who are going to be stationed in an Arab country for short or long periods, or even for those who intend to do business with Arabs by traveling into Arab countries more frequently.

The course which focuses on how to do business with Arabs will also include Modern History of Arab countries, the different societies of Arabs, Secularism and Religions in Arab countries, learning Arabic language through readings of Arabic daily newspapers, Arabic poems, and Arabic literature. Appreciation of Arab music, films and drama and along the way learning about Arab cuisines and have a taste of the Arab kitchen.

Have in mind that most Arabs will be very pleased with your attempts to speak their language, and you will get a bit closer to them, perhaps more so than other foreigners who do not try to learn at least a few phrases.

It is of utmost importance to learn about the Arab people, culture and history. The more you get to know the culture, the more your interest will be aroused, and the more motivation you will have to proceed with your life in Arab society.

As the course aims to introduce the culture and social life in an Arab society, it will involve ‘non-language’ signs, which are equally important in communicating and building bridges between different cultures. This course covers the unspoken rules to follow, to help you avoid making culture and social mistakes when you are meeting people from Arab countries or when you speak to a native Arabic speaking person.

The course OUTLINES (in short):-

· A Brief History of Arab countries
· The different Arab Countries
· Secularism and Religions in Arab countries
· Learning Arabic language (Modern Standard Arabic)
· Learn to speak like a native Arab
· Appreciation of Arab music, films and drama
· Appreciation of Arab cuisines
· Introduce the cultural and social life in an Arab society
· Learn ‘non-language’ signs in an Arab society
· Learn the unspoken rules of BEHAVIOR in business and social life




COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this Course, students will be able to:

1- Recognize Arabic alphabets and Arabic numbers
2- Speak, read and write basic Arabic words
3- Appreciate Arab culture, music and arts
4- Know the History and Geography of Arab countries
5- Understand the rules of Personal Behaviour in Arab society
6- Understand the rules of Business Behaviour in Arab country



LESSON PLAN

I) MODERN STANDARD ARABIC (LANGUAGE COURSE)
You will be provided with an Audio CD together with the printed manual. The Audio CD is to help the students pronounce Arabic words correctly. In addition, you will need to bring your own sound recording device to the class. Each lesson is organized along the same principle: paragraphs I and II introduce the vocabulary of the lesson audio-visually; i.e. the written words are being recorded on your sound recorder and translated into English in your own voice. This is followed by a similar presentation of text in paragraph III. Paragraph IV introduces the letters in the context of words in which they occur, and these are also to be recorded during the class. The following paragraph deal with grammatical exercises, listening comprehension, reading and pronunciation exercises and lastly, writing practice. Vocabulary, text and exercises which are recorded, are marked with symbol of audio tape. Vocabulary items and exercises are numbered in order to indicate the sequence. These numbers - first in English, later in Arabic, are written to the right or above each item.

At the beginning you are not expected to read the material in Arabic, and it is suggested that you just listen to the CD and associate the words with their meaning. The reading and pronunciation exercises are specifically designed to increase your reading skills and practice the sounds and symbols introduced in each lesson. Once you have completed the seven lessons (Beginners Level) you should be able to read, write and speak Arabic.

II) ARAB CULTURE
Every lesson will include part on Arab culture, you will learn about the history of the Arabs, who are the Arabs?, from where they originated? How many Arab countries today? you learn about their songs, watch films about their society, personal etiquette in Arab country, how to dine with Arabs? You will have a taste of their food and learn about their traditions.

III) BUSINESS BEHAVIOUR
Every lesson will include demonstration on how to avoid making social mistakes in Arab society, and code of behaviour in office, in meetings, doing presentations and negotiations. Lastly, how to arrange for a visit of Arab delegation to Singapore; which hotel, old or new, what food to eat?; Indian, Chinese or Malay cuisine?



COURSE REQUIREMENT (Who can attend this course?):

This course is designed for English-speaking adults who may wish to get familiar with Arab’s social and culture etiquette, in addition to learning Arabic language. Prior knowledge of Arabic language is not required.



LIVING & WORKING WITH ARABS (Beginners Level)

CONTENTS


Lesson 1 Arab Culture Who are the Arabs? C1
A Brief History, Geography – C10
The Wrong Perceptions C20
(Map of Middle East), Grouping Arabs C30
together (Map of Arab countries), C40
The League of Arab States, C50
Naming ‘the Gulf’? C60
(Map of Gulf Countries) C70

Lesson 2 Modern Standard Arabic
Peace be upon you 07
Vocabulary 08
The text 09
The Letters and their names: 10
Alif, ‘ayn, siin, nuun, taa, yaa, haa
waw, miim, haa, alif almad, laam, kaaf
al-kasra, al-fatha, al-sukuun, al-damma
Exercises 12
Reading 23
Pronunciation 24
Writing Practice

Lesson 3 Arab Culture
You already know a little Arabic A1
Arabic origins of English words A3
Discovering Arabic Language A4
Basic Arabic Grammar: All about Vowels
Diphthongs A6
All about Consonants A7

Lesson 4 Modern Standard Arabic
Good Evening 27
Vocabulary 28
The Text 29
New Letters: raa, daal, dhal, baa’ 30
Khaa, giim, yaa almad, haa’, taa’
Exercises 32
This (F) and This (M) 37
Who? 39
Exercises 41
Listening Comprehension 44
Reading Exercise 46
Pronunciation 48
Writing Practice 50

Lesson 5 Modern Standard Arabic
Here and There 53
Vocabulary 55
The Text 56
New Letters: saad, qaaf, faa’, shiin,
Ghayn, ttaa’, waaw almad, haa, thaa’
Exercises 60
Prepositions: On – Under 68
Exercises 69
Comprehension Practice 72
Reading Practice 74
Writing Practice 76

Lesson 6 Arab culture
Islam: The Code of Behaviour C80
Ten ways to Pick up Arabic QUICKLY B1
Sing it in Arabic (Songs)

Lesson 7 Modern Standard Arabic
Food and Drinks 77
Vocabulary 79
The Text 80
New Letters: Zaay, Daad 83
Exercises 83
Prepositions: beside, in front, behind 89
Exercises 90
Additions 91
Exercises 92
Comprehension Practice 99
Reading Practice 101
Writing Practice 104

Lesson 8 Arab Culture
Brief History of Arabs C90
Arab cuisine
Dinning with Arabs

Lesson 9 Modern Standard Arabic
Our Family 106
Vocabulary 109
The Text 110
New Letters: haa, dhaa’, giim, khaa’ 113
Exercises 113
The Dual Form 119
Exercises 120
Comprehension Practice 125
Reading Practice 129
Writing Practice 131

Lesson 10 Business Behaviour
Don’t you know it’s Friday D1
Islam the code of Behaviour D15
Personal Behaviour in Arab Society D25

Lesson 11 Modern Standard Arabic
What is in The Picture? 133
Vocabulary 135
The Text 137
New Letters: Exercises on previously learned 140
The Plural 145
Exercises 146
Comprehension Practice 156
Pronunciation Practice 158
Writing Practice 161

Lesson 12 Business Behaviour
The Don’ts D35
Business Behaviour D45
Video: Dubai in the 90th

Lesson 13 Modern Standard Arabic
Basic Arabic Grammar A11

Lesson 14 Arab Culture
Speak like a Native Arab
Scenes of Arab Movies

Lesson 15 Arab Culture
Knowing the Arab countries
Knowing the ruling families
Knowing important figures


COURSE DURATION
120 Hours


COURSE FEES

I) Course Fees for individuals (1 - 4 persons):-
Fees are calculated at per hour per course, exclusive of all teaching materials (Printed Materials + Audio CD), teaching materials will be charged at $50 per person:

One person: S$ 150 per hour
Two persons to Three persons: S$ 130 per hour
Three persons to Four persons: S$ 110 per hour

II) Course Fees for Small Groups (5 - 10 persons):-
Fees are calculated at per hour per course, excluding teaching materials. Teaching Materials will be charged at $50 per person.

Five to Ten persons: S$ 100 per hour

III) Course Fees for Groups (11 - 20 persons):-
There will be an additional charge of $10 per person on top of the fees of small group (i.e. Course Fees for a Group of 15 persons = $100 + $50 per hour)
Excluding cost of teaching materials. Teaching Materials will be charged at $50 per person.

Additional charge per Person per Hour: S$ 10 (plus base fees of $100 per hour) (excluding teaching materials)




For Enquiries
YOUSRY ELSAYED MANSOUR
yousrysing@yahoo.com.sg
Mobile: +65 92740273

Arabic Culture Courses (1)

THE ROAD TO ARABIA

SOCIAL CULTURE COURSE


DOING BUSINESS AND LIVING
IN ARAB COUNTRY


الطريق إلى بلاد العرب

برنامج تعليمي في الثقافة الإجتماعية

العمل و المعيشة في بلد عربي


إعداد و تدريس
يسري السيد منصور

YOUSRY ELSAYED MANSOUR
yousrysing@yahoo.com.sg
Mobile: +65 92740273



An Educational Program by KALIMAH Singapore.
KALIMAH, for the support of Arab Culture in Singapore
برنامج تعليمي بواسطة كلمة سنغافورة
كلمة ، من أجل دعم الثقافة العربية في سنغافورة



COURSE OUTLINES
Setting out to live, work or study in Arab country may evoke images of continued conflicts, rich societies, smell of oil, horror and terrorism. For many, it appears that going to an Arab country is a suicidal mission, or at least it may not be the rosiest prospect at all.

Nevertheless, Arab societies are famous for attracting people of different origins to live, work and settle there for generations. For example, there are many Singaporean families living happily, in some Arab countries for the past 20 years.

Our aim is to provide an easy entry into Arab societies for those who are going to be stationed in an Arab country for short or long periods, or even for those who intend to do business with Arabs by traveling into Arab countries more frequently.

The course which focuses on how to do business with Arabs will also include Modern History of Arab countries, the different societies of Arabs, Secularism and Religions in Arab countries, learning Arabic language through readings of Arabic daily newspapers, Arabic poems, and Arabic literature. Appreciation of Arab music, films and drama and along the way learning about the Arab kitchen and have a taste of the different Arab cuisines.

Have in mind that most Arabs will be very pleased with your attempts to speak their language, and you will get a bit closer to them, perhaps more so than other foreigners who do not try to learn at least a few phrases.

It is of utmost importance to learn about the Arab people, culture and history. The more you get to know the culture, the more your interest will be aroused, and the more motivation you will have to proceed with your life in Arab society.

As the course aims to introduce the culture and social life in an Arab society, it will involve ‘non-language’ signs, which are equally important in communicating and building bridges between different cultures. This course covers the unspoken rules to follow, to help you avoid making culture and social mistakes when you are meeting people from Arab countries or when you speak to a native Arabic speaking person.


The course OUTLINES (in short):-

· A Brief History of Arab countries
· The different Arab Countries
· Secularism and Religions in Arab countries
· Learning simple phrases in Arabic language
· Learn some important Arabic Proverbs
· Appreciation of Arab music, films and drama
· Appreciation of Arab cuisines
· Introduce the cultural and social life in an Arab society
· Learn ‘non-language’ signs in an Arab society
· Learn the unspoken rules of BEHAVIOR in business and social life



COURSE OBJECTIVES

By the end of this Course, students will be able to:

1- Recognize Arabic alphabets and Arabic numbers
2- To say simple Arabic words and phrases
3- Appreciate Arab culture, music and arts
4- Know the History and Geography of Arab countries
5- Understand the rules of Personal Behaviour in Arab society
6- Understand the rules of Business Behaviour in Arab country


LESSON PLAN

I) ARAB CULTURE
Every lesson will include part on Arab culture, you will learn about the history of the Arabs, who are the Arabs?, from where they originated? How many Arab countries today? you learn about their songs, watch films about their society, personal etiquette in Arab country, how to dine with Arabs? You will have a taste of their food and learn about their traditions.

II) BUSINESS BEHAVIOUR
Every lesson will include demonstration on how to avoid making social mistakes in Arab society, and code of behaviour in office, in meetings, doing presentations and negotiations. Lastly, how to arrange for a visit of Arab delegation to Singapore; which hotel, old or new, what food to eat?; Indian, Chinese or Malay cuisine?


COURSE REQUIREMENT
(Who can attend this course?):
This course is designed for English-speaking adults who may wish to get familiar with Arab’s social and culture etiquette in order to do business and live in Arab country.


THE ROAD TO ARABIA (DOING BUSINESS & LIVING IN ARAB COUNTRY)

CONTENTS


Lesson 1 Arab Culture
Who are the Arabs?
A Brief History, and Geography
The Wrong Perceptions
Grouping Arabs
Map of Arab countries
The League of Arab States,
Naming ‘the Gulf’?
(Map of Gulf Countries)

Lesson 2 Arab Culture
Brief History of the Arabs
Knowing the Arab countries
Knowing the ruling families
Knowing important figures

Lesson 3 Arab Culture
You already know a little Arabic
Arabic origins of English words
Discovering Arabic Language
All about Consonants
Arabic Proverbs

Lesson 4 Arab culture
Islam: The Code of Behaviour
Ten ways to Pick up Arabic QUICKLY
Sing it in Arabic (Songs)

Lesson 5 Business Behaviour
The selection process
Qualities required
Differences
Employment of women
Preparing to move or visit an Arab Gulf country
Travel
Visas
Passport Validity
Driving licenses
Photos

Lesson 6 Business Behaviour
The Culture Shock
Confusion and Disorientation
The Arabs v. The Others
Driving habits
Acceptance of Gifts
Matters of `Face’
Personal Behavior
Body language
Shaking hands with Men and Women
Holding hands
Kissing: WHOM TO KISS?
Exposed flesh
The soles of feet
Beckoning with fingers
Crossed legs

Lesson 7 Business Behaviour
Don’t you know it’s Friday
Time and Timing
Time keeping
Centralism
VIP visits to Arab Gulf Country
Is it Time or Timing that matters?
Decision making: wait, wait, wait – Hurry, hurry, hurry
What happen to my Presentation?
The working hours
The working week
Don’t you know it’s a Friday?

Lesson 8 Business Behaviour
Language and Names
Need to study Arabic?
“Please” and “Thank you”
Names of the Arabs
Titles and salutation
Preparations
Business cards
Your translator not theirs
Be on Time
The dress code
Getting past the gate
Office Behavior
Entering and Exiting
When and How to talk Business
Presentational Techniques

Lesson 9 Business Behaviour
Business Behavior- the next steps
Business is a personal affair
Business and Pleasure
Access and Power
Agenda
“One-liners” Opportunity
Power of Silence

Lesson 10 Business Behaviour
Business Behavior-The Final steps
Bargaining
The meaning of “No”
Concluding the “Deal”
Contractual obligations v. Personal trust
Selection of an Agent or a Sponsor

Lesson 11 Business Behaviour
The Don’ts
Business Behaviour
Video: Dubai in the 90th
Arab cuisines
Dinning with Arabs



COURSE DURATION
60 Hours


COURSE FEES

I) Course Fees for individuals (1 - 4 persons):-
Fees are calculated at per hour per course, exclusive of all teaching materials (Printed Materials), teaching materials will be charged at $20 per person:

One person: S$ 150 per hour
Two persons to Three persons: S$ 130 per hour
Three persons to Four persons: S$ 110 per hour

II) Course Fees for Small Groups (5 - 10 persons):-
Fees are calculated at per hour per course, excluding teaching materials. Teaching Materials will be charged at $20 per person.

Five to Ten persons: S$ 100 per hour

III) Course Fees for Groups (11 - 20 persons):-
There will be an additional charge of $10 per person on top of the fees of small group (i.e. Course Fees for a Group of 15 persons = $100 + $50 per hour)
Excluding cost of teaching materials. Teaching Materials will be charged at $30 per person.

Additional charge per Person per Hour: S$ 10 (plus base fees of $100 per hour) (excluding teaching materials)




For Enquiries
YOUSRY ELSAYED MANSOUR
yousrysing@yahoo.com.sg
Mobile: +65 92740273

ARABIC LANGUAGE COURSES (1)

Modern Standard Arabic

LEARNING ARABIC

FOR BEGINNERS
& INTERMEDIATE LEVELS

By BOOK & CD

Delivered by
YOUSRY ELSAYED MANSOUR


تعلُم العــربيّة
للمبتدئين



بإستخدام الكتاب و الوسائل السمعية

تقديم
يسري السيد منصور

An Educational Program by KALIMAH Singapore.
KALIMAH, for the support of Arab Culture in Singapore
برنامج تعليمي بواسطة كلمة سنغافورة
كلمة ، لدعم الثقافة العربية في سنغافورة

Introduction

Arabic, the official language of over 20 countries, and it is the mother tongue of over 300 million people. It is spoken throughout the Arab World from Morocco and Mauritania at the west of Africa on the Atlantic Ocean to Iraq and Emirates on the Arabian Gulf at the East (west of Asia). Additionally, because Arabic is the language of the Qur’an (The Holy Book of Islam), it is practiced by more than 1.2 billion people across the world.

We present this course that introduces Arabic language as the official medium of communication in all Arab countries. This course is for English speaking adults in Modern Standard Arabic, designed according to the latest principles of audio visual language teaching. Modern Standard Arabic is the most widely used and understood form of Arabic in the world. It’s less rigid than Qura’nic Arabic (Muqaddam) but a bit more formal than local Arabic dialects. MSA is the language spoken on Arabic TV newscasters, lecturers at schools and universities, professional reports discussing business and technical issues and when two different Arabs from two different Arab countries meet to socialize with one another.

COURSE OUTLINES
♪ Learn Modern Standard Arabic
♪ Listen to Arabic language Audio CD
♪ Learn how to write Arabic Alphabets and Arabic numbers
♪ Learn Basic Arabic Grammar
♪ Learn how to speak like a native Arab

LESSON PLAN
You will be provided with an Audio CD together with the printed manual. In addition, you will need to bring your own sound recording device to the class. Each lesson is organized along the same principle: paragraphs I and II introduce the vocabulary of the lesson audio-visually; i.e. the written words are being recorded on your sound recorder and translated into English in your own voice. This is followed by a similar presentation of text in paragraph III. Paragraph IV introduces the letters in the context of words in which they occur, and these are also to be recorded during the class. The following paragraph deal with grammatical exercises, listening comprehension, reading and pronunciation exercises and lastly, writing practice. Vocabulary, text and exercises which are recorded, are marked with symbol of audio tape. Vocabulary items and exercises are numbered in order to indicate the sequence. These numbers - first in English, later in Arabic, are written to the right or above each item.

At the beginning you are not expected to read the material in Arabic, and it is suggested that you just listen to the CD and associate the words with their meaning. The reading and pronunciation exercises are specifically designed to increase your reading skills and practice the sounds and symbols introduced in each lesson. Once you have completed the seven lessons (Beginners Level) you should be able to read, write and speak Arabic. The Course is divided into two levels: Beginners and Intermediate.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this Course, students will be able to:
♪ Recognize Arabic alphabets and Arabic numbers
♪ Speak, read and write basic Arabic language

COURSE REQUIREMENT (Who can attend this course?)
This course is designed for English speaking adults who may wish to learn Arabic language. Prior knowledge of Arabic language is not required.

CONTENTS

MODERN STANDARD ARABIC
BEGINNERS LEVEL




Lesson 1 Modern Standard Arabic
You already know a little Arabic A1
Arabic origins of English words A3
Discovering Arabic Language A4
Lesson 2
Modern Standard Arabic
Peace be upon you 07
Vocabulary 08
The text 09
The Letters and their names: 10
Alif, ‘ayn, siin, nuun, taa, yaa, haa
Waaw, miim, haa, alif almad, laam, kaaf
al-kasra, al-fatha, al-sukuun, al-damma
Exercises 12
Reading 23
Pronunciation 24
Writing Practice 25

Lesson 3 Modern Standard Arabic
Good Evening 27
Vocabulary 28
The Text 29
New Letters: raa, daal, dhal, baa’ 30
Khaa, giim, yaa almad, haa’, taa’
Exercises 32
This (F) and This (M) 37
Who? 39
Exercises 41
Listening Comprehension 44
Reading Exercise 46
Pronunciation 48
Writing Practice 50

Lesson 4 Modern Standard Arabic
Here and There 53
Vocabulary 55
The Text 56
New Letters: saad, qaaf, faa’, shiin,
Ghayn, ttaa’, waaw almad, haa, thaa’
Exercises 60
Prepositions: On – Under 68
Exercises 69
Comprehension Practice 72
Reading Practice 74
Writing Practice 76

Lesson 5 Modern Standard Arabic
Food and Drinks 77
Vocabulary 79
The Text 80
New Letters: Zaay, Daad 83
Exercises 83
Prepositions: beside, in front, behind 89
Exercises 90
Additions 91
Exercises 92
Comprehension Practice 99
Reading Practice 101
Writing Practice 104

Lesson 6 Modern Standard Arabic
Our Family 106
Vocabulary 109
The Text 110
New Letters: haa, dhaa’, giim, khaa’ 113
Exercises 113
The Dual Form 119
Exercises 120
Comprehension Practice 125
Reading Practice 129
Writing Practice 131

Lesson 7 Modern Standard Arabic
What is in The Picture? 133
Vocabulary 135
The Text 137
New Letters: Exercises on previously learned 140
The Plural 145
Exercises 146
Comprehension Practice 156
Pronunciation Practice 158
Writing Practice 161

Lesson 8 Modern Standard Arabic
Basic Arabic Grammar A11
All about Consonants A7

Lesson 9 Modern Standard Arabic
Basic Arabic Grammar
All about Vowels
Diphthongs A6

Lesson 10 Modern Standard Arabic
Speak like a Native Arab
Scenes of Arab Movies




COURSE DURATION
60 Hours

COURSE FEES

I) Course Fees for individuals (1 - 4 persons):-
Fees are calculated at per hour per course, exclusive of all teaching materials (Printed Materials + Audio CD), teaching materials are charged at $30 per person :

One person: S$ 150 per hour

Two persons to Three persons: S$ 130 per hour

Three persons to Four persons: S$ 110 per hour

II) Course Fees for Small Groups (5 - 10 persons):-
Fees are calculated at per hour per course, excluding teaching materials. Teaching Materials will be charged at $30 per person.

Five to Ten persons: S$ 100 per hour

III) Course Fees for Groups (11 - 20 persons):-
There will be an additional charge of $10 per person on top of the fees of small group (i.e. Course Fees for a Group of 15 persons = $100 + $50 per hour)
Excluding cost of teaching materials. Teaching Materials will be charged at $30 per person.

Additional charge per Person per Hour: S$ 10 (plus base fees of $100 per hour) (excluding teaching materials)




For Enquiries
YOUSRY ELSAYED MANSOUR
yousrysing@yahoo.com.sg
Mobile: 92740273

Dirt Out, a Documentary by Yousry Mansour

DIRT OUT

Technical Information
Title: Dirt Out
Duration: 64 minutes (approx.)
Screen Ratio: 16:9
Languages: English & Malay
Subtitles: English
Shooting Format: DVCam

Screening Format: Digital Betacam

Sound: Digital/ PCM, 16 bit Stereo, 48 kHz
Production Company: ideaworks
Country of Production: Singapore
Date of Production: February 2008
Producer: Yousry Mansour
Contact Email: yousrysing@yahoo.com.sg
Mobile Phone: +65 92740273

KEY PRODUCTION PERSONNEL
Idea: Ezzat Omar Bin Yahya
Research & Conceptualization: Yousry Mansour
Editors: Tamim Yousry
Ezzat Omar Bin Yahya
Cinematography: Ezzat Omar Bin Yahya
Cameraman 2: Iqbal
Asst. Cameraman: Nadim Yousry
Assistant Producers: Jamilah Alkhatib
Producer & Director: Yousry Mansour

BACKGROUND

Singapore’s recent successful bid of the Formula One race, made positive interest generated for motor sports in Singapore. Besides marketing efforts to generate greater public awareness and interest in the sport, The Singapore Land Authority (SLA) recently awarded a plot of State land at Tuas West Drive of about 25,000 square meters (equivalent to about 3 football fields) for motor-cross training and racing. It is located next to Tuas Bus Terminal.
This is the first time state land has been awarded for motor-cross activities. The private operator who won the tender to operate the first racetrack in Singapore hopes to attract mainly local racing enthusiasts for motocross activities on both two-wheel and four-wheel vehicles. It is also negotiating for tie-ups with private motor clubs and associations.
Previously, there was no dedicated venue for motor-cross activities and enthusiasts held their races in adhoc venues such as Kallang, Turf City, Lim Chu Kang, Punggol and the area behind Orchard Cineleisure. With the development of Tuas West Drive, there is now a designated venue for motor sports.

Motocross
Motocross is a fast, physically demanding and visually spectacular racing discipline. It's an intense and exciting sport that can see anything from a few friends bangin' bars at a practice facility to 40 competition-hardened professionals lining up for a big money race or, in MX jargon, moto...
Motocross races are held on an enclosed, marked and fenced circuit that combines the terrain's natural features such as hills and cambers with man-made jumps to create spectacular and physically challenging circuits. On a typical MX track you'll find all manner of elements including fast straights, sharp climbs and drops, big jumps, technical corner sections and rough n' bumpy bits.Motocross is a highly specialised sport so it makes sense that MX machines are also highly specialised. Bikes have a sharp, powerful motor to get the acceleration and high speeds needed to race competitively - and powerful disc brakes to cope with the rapid changes of speed called for.The tyres have an aggressive 'knobbly' profile to get traction on the terrain, which can range from deep sand through to almost concrete-hard clay. There is also long travel, heavy-duty suspension to deal with the big jumps.Bikes range in size and engine capacity from 50cc children's automatic machines right up to fire-breathing 500cc-plus monsters. With a large number of 50cc kiddie bikes available from a wide range of manufacturers, youngsters can start riding a motocross bike and get an introduction to off-road motorcycling pretty much as soon as can ride a push bike.
But junior riders have to wait until they're six before they are allowed to compete with officially-sanctioned youth racing organisations. They can then progress through age and engine capacity restricted classes on 65cc, 85cc and 125cc machines until they're old enough to enter into adult competition. Some youth organisations also run classes for adults so dad - and sometimes even mum - can get in on the action.
The Motocross sport is a big industry that is well known world wide, it has championships and sponsors everywhere; in UK, USA, Australia, Newzeland, Japan, France, Germany, Denmark, South Africa and lately Indonesia. It attracts millions of followers around the world and presents a golden opportunity for tourism to any country. Dirt Bike Riders are the stars of the motocross sport, they have their own fans and followers. There are thousands of websites, forums, blogs and magazines on the World Wide Web about Dirt Bike Riders, and motocross. It is supported by big names such as Honda, Kawasaki, Yamaha and BMW.



Dirt Out
Directed by Yousry Mansour

Film Synopsis:
They are known world wide as The Dirt Bike Riders. But in the very clean and well controlled Singapore, They are not welcome. They are Singaporeans from its all races; Chinese, Malays, Indians and European expatriates living and working in Singapore. Their age ranges between 5 years old to almost 40 years old. They all share the love and passion of the same sport. To sharpen their skills, test the performance of their motorbikes and to take part in various Motocross championships, they are left with no choice but to travel every weekend to race-tracks in the neighboring country: Malaysia.


STORY OUTLINE
This is the story of many motor sports enthusiasts in Singapore. Once you mention extreme sports and the images of guys in headgears executing dead defining Stuns come naturally to minds. In Singapore, there are negative general perceptions of sports like Dirt Bikes Riders and Motocross; as such it is only normal that extreme sports did not get much recognition from the government as well as the general public in Singapore.

In recent years, there has been a growing number of racing enthusiasts in Singapore. They are known world wide as The Dirt Bike Riders. They travel regularly to race-tracks in Malaysia, to sharpen their skills, test the performance of their motorbikes and to take part in various Malaysian Motocross championships.

We are following the steps of a number of Singapore Dirt Bike Riders on their way to practice their sport which is not well recognized in Singapore. They come from different races, different backgrounds and different paths. Among them are Chinese, Malays, Indians and even western expatriates living and working in Singapore. Their age ranges between 13 years old to almost 40 years old.

But they all share the love of the sport: Dirt Bike Riding.

The different enthusiasts are going to tell us their story with the motocross sport while we watch them get into their colorful jerseys and gear, accelerating on the hills of Malaysia and showing their skills in jumping and racing. They will tell us about their disappointments feeling rejected, pushed out of their country to practice their sport. They have their own Forum on the internet; their registered number on the web-site (http://www.slackriders.com/) is over 8 thousands members. How they have to pay heavy duty tax in Singapore for importing their sport Bikes, which they only use on track races outside Singapore. They wonder, why there are many Golf clubs in Singapore using large parcels of land while they are unable to have one proper motocross circuit at international level in Singapore for them to practice and hold various championships which could attract sponsorships with high returns for Singapore economy including tourism. They will tell us that by having our own motocross playground at home, it will help to hone the next Team Singapore in motocross racing. Another aim is to prepare aspiring young racers for the F1 equivalent in dirt bike racing - the Motocross Grand Prix in the next decade or so. Indonesia is the only Southeast Asian country to have done so. They had one in Yogjakarta a few years ago, attended by about 2.5 million visitors. A GP (Grand Prix) basically sells the country to the rest of the world. That's what it actually does. So it encourages tourism and it builds up a better image of the country, especially in Singapore where everyone thinks it is a concrete jungle.
We will also, meet with their family members and friends to tell us their views of such sport and the level of their acceptance (or rejection) of these practices.

Other interviews in front of the camera will include those of Singapore Motor Sports Association, LTA and Singapore Sports Council to reflect on their position of Dirt Bike Riding in Singapore.


TREATMENT
Early morning, Kit starts his Motor Bike. He puts on his helmet and accelerates the big bike and roars on the road. Roger gets into his Van, and he drives off. Inside his Van, we see his Dirt Bike at the back. He stops on the road twice to fetch his girlfriend who is another Dirt Bike Rider. He drives on his way to the causeway at Woodlands. On their way to Johor, Malaysia, the journey seems very serene with the sun rising slowly. They stop at Ulu Pengelli first to meet with other bikers. They start getting ready by wearing their gears.
Voice over of different bikers will come in interviews with them that will go to explain their journey from Singapore to Malaysia every weekend. In Singapore, Dirt Bike Riders (practitioners of Motocross sport) have no place. They have no choice but to travel across the causeway to far places in Johor, Malaysia to practice their sport.
We will see each one of them speaking with a caption written in English of his name, and age. They are all between 25 to 32 years old.
The camera follows those enthusiasts to Ayer Hitam Circuit where they exercise and practice their passion, Dirt Bike Ridding. They will meet with others; Nizam, Shah, Sayed and Hadi who are all also made their way from Singapore to Malaysia to practice the same sport: motocross.
They will tell their story as we see them accelerating their bikes, negotiating the risky terrains and jumping over the hills. It seems scary at first as it is enthralling. It is an unforgettable assault on the senses. The roar of powerful engines being revved. The petrol smell that fills the air. The colourful jerseys of riders, as anonymous as Daredevil in their helmets, and just as daring. Sounds like a setting from a testosterone-fuelled blockbuster? It sure is!
Kowk Wing Kit, will take us on a journey back to his youth when he was 18 years old. How he was attracted to the sport and he never stopped from practicing since then. How he feels smuggling his Bike inside his Van every trip he makes to Malaysia and back. How he has to carry with him letters from SMSA and LTA to prove that his very expensive Bike is only meant for sports and not to drive in Singapore.
Nizam’s wife is speaking about her worries, about the money wasted!, while she is taking care of her newly born baby. Nizam opinion that if he does not practice his sport, what else will he do on weekends?
Shah father at home explains why he is worried about his son, every time he gets injured. Shah speaks about his frequent injuries but he still insists on his sport.
Keith speaks about his story of passion for the sport that lead him to work hard with some private investor to establish the first Singapore circuit at Tuas, due to open early 2008. We will follow him to Tuas Circuit (under construction) while his voice over tells the dream of his life time.
Government officer from LTA speaking about government policy to allow such dangerous sports practices in Singapore. What made the government decides at the end to open the Tuas Circuit?
List of questions that needs answers, in front of the camera, by another MCYS official.

The questions are:

Q1: What made the government change its position about Motor Sports in Singapore?

Q2: What are the plans MCYS have in order to develop, prepare and care for new generations of motor sports practitioners in Singapore?

Q3: How do you see the future of the motor sports in Singapore with the government promoting F1 now?

Q4: What is the status of the Dirt Bike Ridding among the other forms of motor sports?

A government official from Singapore Sports Council speaking about Dirt Bikes as a sport? is it one of the motor sports under the care of SSC or not ?

Director of Singapore Motor Sports Association speaking about the government stand on Motor Sports? And whether Dirt Bike is considered as a sport in Singapore?

Other questions are:

Q1: Tell us about the history of motor sports in Singapore? how was the start? the developments it went through till it reach today by the government announcing FI in Singapore in 2008?

Q2: What are the set backs (obstacles) the motor sports in Singapore has faced in the past, and what are the obstacles it is facing in present and future?

Q3: What is the status of the Dirt Bike Ridding among the other forms of motor sports?

Q4: How do you see the future of the motor sports in Singapore with the government promoting F1 now?

Q5: What are the plans SMSA have in order to develop, prepare and care for new generations of motor sports practitioners in Singapore?


There are various interviews with Bikes Riders, LTA official, Singapore Motor Sports Association official, Singapore Sports Council. All the interviews will be internally woven through various scenes of the film. Overlapping each other and creating a sort of dialectic between thesis and antithesis in reaching to the elements of truth.


STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES
(REASONS FOR CHOOSING SUBJECT MATTER)

1) Passion for sports
2) Thrilling and excitement at the motocross tracks
3) The conflict between Dirt Bikes and the safe and clean Singapore
4) The unsung heroes of a sport that is un-recognized.


RESEARCH REFERENCE LIST
1) Interviews with various Motocross enthusiasts in Singapore and Malaysia.
2) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motocross
3) http://http://www.sla.org.sg/
4) http://www.dirtrider.com/index.html
5) http://www.slackriders.com/




DIRT OUT

“ A Documentary Film, shot on DV Cam ”


PRODUCTION SCHEDULE

1) Pre-Production:
07 September 2007 – 30 October 2007:

- Meeting with Bike Riders: Kowk Wing Kit, Khairul Nizam, Peter Edward, Asbihah Radja, Nurman Shah, Junaidi Bin Sapari, Kuang Fu You Bryan, Liu Wei Liang and mohd NorHafizi.
- Research on the net.
- Meetings at Singapore Sports Council, Singapore Motor Sports Association and LTA.
- Visits to Ulu Pengelli, Segamat in Malaysia and Tuas in Singapore.

2) Production:
21 September 2007 – 14 January 2008: Filming

3) Post Production:
04 January 2008 – 22 February 2008

4) First Screening:
07 April 2008: 21st Singapore International Film Festival
10 April 2008: 21st Singapore International Film Festival

5) Re-Edit:
24 April 2008 - 18 May 2008