1. Effective Islamic English
Cross- Cultural Communication
(EIECC Program)
Developing Global Leaders in Presenting
Islamic Culture
HOW TO BECOME AN ISLAMIC EXHIBIT ON
THE MOVE
Prepared by:
Dr Khalid Ibrahim Al Dossary
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Contents
QUALITY IN VISION .............................................................................................................................3
EIECC: 3 GENERAL GOALS....................................................................................................................4
HOW TO BECOME AN ISLAMIC EXHIBIT ON THE MOVE? EIECC 2-DAY LAUNCHINGPADWORKSHOP
AGENDA:............................................................................................................................................5
Program Outline.................................................................................................................................6
1. Vision and Mission...................................................................................................................6
2. Rationale.................................................................................................................................6
3. Objectives...............................................................................................................................7
4. Requirements and Duration.....................................................................................................7
5. EIECC Course Materials............................................................................................................8
6. Evaluation Process and Tools..................................................................................................10
7. Methodology and Activities....................................................................................................11
8. Course Schedule....................................................................................................................13
Week 1: Introduction & Baseline Talk.........................................................................................13
Week 2: KID’s Communication and Learning Ladder....................................................................13
Week 3: KID’s Communication and Learning Ladder (Continued)..................................................14
Week 4: Analysis of Encounter...................................................................................................14
Week 5: Exemplary SpeakersAnalyses........................................................................................14
Week 6: Misconceptions............................................................................................................15
Week 7: Mini-Lecture and ‘Why Convert’ Analysis.......................................................................15
Week 8: Final Presentations.......................................................................................................15
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QUALITY IN VISION
We seek tobuildWell-roundedindividualsbyprovidingthemwith plentifulopportunities to:
Realize theirfullestpotential
Learn howto communicate ideas
Identifyopportunities
Share knowledge
Lead teams
Andsearch forinnovative solutions
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EIECC: 3 GENERAL GOALS
We aimat:
DevelopingGlobal leadershipfromwithintopresentIslam
BecomingIslamicExhibitonthe Move
FormingCommunitiesof CommitmentviaSDLT
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HOW TO BECOME AN ISLAMIC EXHIBIT ON THE MOVE?
EIECC 2-DAY LAUNCHING PAD WORKSHOP AGENDA:
Session1:EIECC Overview
Session2:KID’sCommunication&LearningLadder
Session3:Final Presentations
Session4:ClearYour Doubtsabout Islam+ ScenariosandRole-plays
Assignment:
Communicate withanon-Muslim
Analysisof the Encounter
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Program Outline
1. VisionandMission
2. Rationale
3. Objectives
4. RequirementsandDuration
5. Course Materials
6. EvaluationProcess&Tools
7. Methodology&Activities
8. Course Schedule
1. Vision and Mission
Vision:
Produce quality global leadersinpresentingIslamandincross-cultural communication
Mission:
We adddivine valuestothe whole worldthrougheffectivecross-cultural communication, andhence
bettersolutionsandqualitypeaceful life.
2. Rationale
There are manypeople whospeakEnglishwell andwhohave good knowledge of Islam. Yettheyare
unable toleadand communicate effectivelyinEnglishonIslamicsubjectsprimarilybecause theylack
the propertermsand conceptsto do so.
The main objective of EIECCprogramisto assistparticipantstoimprove Islamic English,leadand
communicate effectivelyinanycross-cultural communication.
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3. Objectives
By the endof the program,the participantswill have acquiredthe following:
An improvementof IslamicEnglishconcepts,terms,statements,reasonableknowledge etc.
An improvementof communicationcompetency
An improvementof self-ledteams(communitiesof commitment)
The abilitytodiscussIslamicconceptsinEnglish
The abilitytogive shortpresentationsonIslamictopics
An awarenessof the subtleties&importance of language sensitivityincross-cultural
communication
Ignitionof the passiontouse EnglishandleadincommunicatingIslamtoothers
4. Requirements and Duration
Requirements:
WillingnesstopresentIslaminitstrue light
Able totake part in a conversationongeneral topics
Possessabasic level of fluencyinEnglish
Previousexperienceasa da’ee isnota must
Duration:
The program consistsof a total of 40 hours
o 20 hours in-class
o 20 hours independentlyworkingonprojectsoutside of class
Workshopsmaybe offeredina1-dayor a 2-day format(5-10 hours)
Participants:
Anyone usingEnglishatwork/university/life asamediumof communication(doctors,English
teachers,engineers,etc.)
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http://www.newmuslimguide.com
http://www.aboutislam.chat
http://www.guidetoislam.com
https://rasoulallah.net
www.discoveritsbeauty.com
www.dawahmemo.com/eng
EIECC WorkshopMaterials:
Basic conceptsinIslam(Pamphlets)
The 40 + Qs PowerPoint(WhatdoesIslamStandFor?).
50 QuestionsinIslamicBelief.
ChristianMuslimDialogue.
ChristianityandIslamasseeninthe Bible.
ClearYour Doubtsabout Islam.
Some videotapes/videostreamsforgreatpresenters.
The course will use materialsfoundonthe following:
o http://www.sultan.org/
o www.islamhouse.com
o www.dawahmemo.com/eng/
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6. Evaluation Process and Tools
Evaluation Strategy:
The facilitators&participantsconductconstantevaluationof the participantsEnglishlanguage and
communicationskillsusingdifferent Evaluationtools.
The purpose of thisevaluationistodetermine if the participantsare applyingthe communication
criteriaandwhat theyhave learnedinthe workshop.
CommunicationCriteria:
PresentationChecklist
An Oral Appraisal Checklist
An EncounterEvaluationForm
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7. Methodology and Activities
Methodsof Learning (Impact on Competencies,Characterand Knowledge Retention):
TeachingOthers
Practice by Doing
Group Discussion
Demonstration
AudioVisuals
Reading
Lecture
Character Building:
Competencies
Facilitation
KnowledgeRetention
Flexibility
Adaptability
Potential
Program Activities:
Deliveringonthe spot4-minute baseline talk
BurningPlatformScenario/act
Readingaloud/Visualization(Everyweek)
Why convert?Storytelling(Every week)
The CommunicationandLearningLadder(Anindividual Exercise)
The CommunicationandLearningLadder - The Jigsaw (TeamExercise)
How to Become anIslamicExhibitworkshop/activity
Observingmini presentationsdeliveredbyparticipants
Videowatchingfamousandexemplaryspeakers&teampresentation
Conductingadialogue withanytargetencounter
Fieldvisit(VisitingIslamiccentersif practical)
Language Sensitivity(Optional)
Real discussionswithanon-Muslimguest
MuslimChristianDialogue activity
RespondingtoMisconceptions
Role play/scenarios
Attendingamini lecture followedbyquestions
Deliveringfinal presentations
Deliveringreal presentations(Optional)
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8. Course Schedule
Program Schedule:
Week1: Introduction&Baseline Talk
Week2: KID’sCommunicationandLearningLadder
Week3: KID’sCommunicationandLearningLadder(Continued)
Week4: Analysisof Encounter
Week 5: ExemplarySpeakersAnalyses
Week 6: Misconceptions
Week 7: Mini-Lecture and‘WhyConvert’Analysis
Week 8: Final Presentations
Week 1: Introduction & Baseline Talk
2 hours
Activities:
o Film3 minbaseline talksandprobingquestions
o React to questions(IslamicCulture ata glance)
o Explainingcommunicationcriteria
o Presentingmessages
Assignments:
o Read,recite,record,andsummarize booklets,pamphletsandbasicIslamictopicsbased
on EIECC methodology
o Readingandlearningthe communicationcriteria
o Use KID’’sCommunication andLearningLadder(Individual).
Week 2: KID’s Communication and Learning Ladder
2 hours
Activities:
o PresentIslamictopics (Messages)
o PresentItsBeauty
o Presentingthe preparedmessagesandevaluatingthembasedoncommunication
criteria
o Read,summarize,record&personalize pamphletsonbasicIslamictopics
Assignments:
o EncounterAnalysispreparation:participantsshouldpresentIslamtoanon-Muslim&
reportfindings
o PresentItsBeautyReaders(1& 2)
o IslamicPamphlets&ClearYourdoubtsAboutIslam
o Use KID’’sCommunicationand LearningLadder(Individual).
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Week 3: KID’s Communication and Learning Ladder (Continued)
2 hours
Activities:
o PresentIslamictopics(Messages)
o PresentItsBeauty
o Presentingthe preparedmessagesandevaluatingthembasedon communication
criteria
o Read,summarize,record&personalize pamphletsonbasicIslamictopics
Assignments:
o EncounterAnalysispreparation:participantsshouldpresentIslamtoanon-Muslim&
reportfinding
o PresentItsBeautyReaders(3& 4)
o IslamicPamphlets&ClearYourdoubtsAboutIslam
o Use KID’’sCommunicationandLearningLadder(Individual).
Week 4: Analysis of Encounter
2 hours
Activities:
o Reportingencounters&Discussion
o PresentItsBeauty
Assignments:
o PresentItsBeautyReaders(5)
o Choose a topicfor yourfinal presentation
o Read,summarize,record&personalize pamphletsonbasicIslamictopics
o Use KID’sCommunication&LearningLadder(Individual) onIslamictopics/messages
Week 5: Exemplary Speakers Analyses
2 hours
Activities:
o Team exemplary speakers’presentations
o Final participants’presentations&FeedbackFilmtalk
Assignments:
o Preparingbyreadingmisconceptions
o ‘WhyConvert’Storytelling
o Read,summarize,record&personalize pamphletsonbasicIslamictopics
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Week 6: Misconceptions
2 hours
Activities:
o Role-playorScenario(TeamorPair)
Assignments:
o Read,recite,andrecordpamphletsonbasicIslamicprinciples,summarize &reportnext
session
o ‘WhyConvert’Storytelling
o Announce the Real TalkwithA non-Muslim
Week 7: Mini-Lecture and ‘Why Convert’ Analysis
2 hours
Activities:
o Attendinga20-minute lecture
o Intensive Q&A session
o PresentingStories&summariestoteams
Assignments
o Preparingforthe final presentation
o Read,recite,andrecordpamphletsonbasicIslamicprinciples, summarize
Week 8: Final Presentations
2 hours
Activities:
o Final participants’presentations&Feedback
o Filmall presentations(10-15minutes)
o Compare withinitial baseline 2-3minute talk(Individual responsibility)
Assignments:
o Arrange for a real talk if practicable