Arabic (ARAB)

ARAB 151G, ELEMENTARY ARABIC I 4 (5)

This course introduces the fundamental elements of effective communication in Arabic and will primarily focus on mastery of the alphabet. Language skills will be developed through cyclical practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will develop their understanding of the Arabic phonological system, basic conversational topics, vocabulary and simple sentences.

General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO4

Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters

ARAB 152G, ELEMENTARY ARABIC II 4 (5)

This course continues the fundamental elements of effective communication in Arabic, and will primarily focus on mastery of the alphabet. Language skills will be expanded through cyclical practice in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will expand their Arabic vocabulary and communicate with increased complexity. Communication conventions and cultural background will provide a basis for cultural understanding.

General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO4

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: ARAB 151G

Typically Offered: Spring Semester

ARAB 251G, INTERMEDIATE ARABIC I 3 (4)

This course is based on the integration of learning outcomes across interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication. Students accomplish real-world communicative tasks in culturally appropriate ways through Modern Standard Arabic and through colloquialisms of at least one dialect as they gain familiarity with products, practices, and perspectives of the target culture(s). Students learn grammar, vocabulary, and structures to enable them to meet functional performance goals at this level and to build a foundation for continued language learning. During this course, students can consistently perform in the Novice range while more abilities emerge and develop in the intermediate range.

General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO4

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: ARAB 152G

Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters

ARAB 252G, INTERMEDIATE ARABIC II 3 (4)

This course is based on the integration of learning outcomes across interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication. Students accomplish real-world communicative tasks in culturally appropriate ways through Modern Standard Arabic and through colloquialisms of at least one dialect as they gain familiarity with products, practices, and perspectives of the target culture(s). Students learn grammar, vocabulary, and structures to enable them to meet functional performance goals at this level and to build a foundation for continued language learning. During this course, students perform consistently in the Intermediate range while a few abilities may emerge in the advanced range.

General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO4

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: ARAB 251G

Typically Offered: Fall and Spring Semesters