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Who is Georgetown Languages?

Georgetown Languages at Georgetown University Press is a collaboration of language experts and publishing professionals to produce high quality language learning resource materials in traditional and new learning media. Working with the academic community to develop foreign language learning materials grounded in superior scholarship and experienced pedagogy, we publish in critical as well as commonly taught languages in print and electronic formats, primarily for college, high school, and adult learners.

Georgetown University is an international institution founded on the principle that serious and sustained discourse among people of different faiths, cultures, and values promotes understanding. Because languages are the building blocks of understanding, Georgetown Languages helps make intercultural dialogue possible.

To learn more about Georgetown Languages and Georgetown University Press, please visit our website at www.press.georgetown.edu.

What is Quia?

Quia is a leader in online education. Georgetown University Press has partnered with Quia to power its online books using Quia's technology platform.

What are the system requirements?

For detailed system requirements, click here.


How do I create a student account?

Creating an account is easy. An account gives you access to the instructor and student workstations for the Al-Kitaab Companion Site. If you have never created an account before, click here to proceed. You will need a valid e-mail address.

I forgot my password. What can I do?

I forgot my username. What can I do?

How do I purchase an online book?

You can purchase it online, using a credit card, from the Bookstore.

Do I need a course code?

Unless you are using your book on your own, outside of a school setting, you will need a course code. A course code allows an instructor to track your progress through the book and to assign grades. Your instructor will provide you with a course code.

I am an independent learner. How do I use the online book?

First, purchase access to the website online, with a credit card, from the Bookstore. Then click the Book details link for the book, then click Use book independently. The confirmation page reminds you that you will not be enrolled in a course and your results will not be submitted to an instructor if you choose to use the book independently. Click Use book independently again to confirm your choice.

How do I register for a different instructor's course?

If you are currently registered in an instructor's course and want to register for a different instructor's course, follow these steps:

  1. Go to http://www.alkitaabtextbook.com.
  2. Log in to your account.
  3. Locate the book and current course in the student workstation and click Options.
  4. Click Change course/instructor.
  5. Enter the new course code in the Course Code box and click Submit.

If your course has ended and you want to register for another course, follow these steps:

  1. Go to http://www.alkitaabtextbook.com.
  2. Log in to your account.
  3. Locate the book in the student workstation and click Enroll.
  4. Enter the new course code and click Submit.

What do I do when my book expires?

Your purchase will give you access to a book for 18 months. After that, you can go to the Bookstore to repurchase access to the book.


How do I create an instructor account?

Creating an account is easy. An account gives you access to the instructor and student workstations for the Al-Kitaab Companion Site. If you have never created an account before, click here to proceed. You will need a valid e-mail address.

I forgot my password. What can I do?

I forgot my username. What can I do?

How do I obtain an instructor trial?

As an instructor, you may request a trial book key, which will give you access to a book for 30 days. To request a trial key, go to the Bookstore and click the Adoptions and trials link next to the book you would like to try. Select the option to request a 30-day trial and submit the form with your contact information and press Submit. The trial book will be added to your instructor workstation. Then, you may begin using the book.

How do I adopt a book?

Go to the Bookstore, find the book you are interested in, and click Adoptions and trials. Select I am ready to adopt this book. Complete the rest of the form with your contact information and click Submit. The book will be added to your instructor workstation. You may use it as is, or, if you wish, you may begin customizing it to fit your needs. When you are ready, you can grant access to your students by giving them the appropriate course codes.

How do I create a new course for a new term?

Now that you have successfully completed a course, you can set up a brand new course with new classes each semester. In most cases, as long as you are using the same book as last semester, you do not need a new book key. In cases where a book key is required, you will be prompted to enter the key before completing the Create a new course form.

To start a new term with new students, follow these steps:

  1. Go to http://www.alkitaabtextbook.com.
  2. Log into your account.
  3. Click the course title.
  4. Click the Options tab.
  5. Click Create new course and fill out the form.
  6. Click Submit when you are finished.

Once you have created your new course, you can create new classes by selecting the course and filling out the form in the Classestab.


I forgot my password. What can I do?

Don't worry. Go to the Password Request Form. A new password will be sent to the e-mail address specified in your profile.

I forgot my username. What can I do?

Don't worry. Go to the Username Request Form. Your username will be automatically sent to the e-mail address specified in your profile.

I want to change my password. What can I do?

Go to the Change Password Form and change your password. You will be prompted to log in if you have not already done so.

How do I change my e-mail address?

Go to the Profile Form. Enter your new e-mail address and click Save changes.

How do I change my name?

You must submit a request to Technical Support. Please note that you cannot change the name on your account to that of another student.


Why are the activities not appearing in my book?

First, make sure you're running the most current version of Flash. You may download it at the Flash Player download site.

Second, make sure that you are using a Java-enabled browser. For our list of supported browsers, click here. To enable Java in your browser do one of the following:


My question is not on this list. How do I get help?

Contact us at Technical Support. We will do our best to find a solution for you.