Arabic (ARB)

ARB-101. Arabic I. (4 Credits)

This course introduces students to Modern Standard Arabic. Practice focuses on developing basic knowledge and skills in pronunciation and recognition of the sounds of Arabic, reading and writing the Arabic script, grammar, reading and listening comprehension, and written composition. The course presumes no prior study of the language. (4 contact hours)

ARB-102. Arabic II. (4 Credits)

This course develops existing basic abilities to communicate in speaking and writing Modern Standard Arabic. Practice focuses on increasing knowledge and skills in pronunciation, grammar, reading and listening comprehension, and written composition. The course builds on basic skills to read and write in the Arabic writing system, and knowledge of basic Arabic grammar. (4 contact hours)

ARB-103. Arabic Basic Conversation. (3 Credits)

This is an introductory Arabic course which emphasizes listening comprehension and speaking in Levantine Arabic. With millions of speakers worldwide, Levantine Arabic has become popular beyond its origin in the Levant region, which includes the countries of Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, among others. This course is highly recommended for students without previous experience in the Arabic language informal speaking. It is particularly for those who wish to acquire limited conversational skills for travel or to speak informal language (not Fusha). (3 contact hours)

ARB-104. Arabic Basic Conversation II. (3 Credits)

This is an introductory Arabic course that emphasizes listening, comprehension, and speaking in Levantine Arabic. With millions of speakers worldwide, Levantine Arabic has become popular beyond its origin in the Levant region, which includes the countries of Jordan, Lebanon, and Syria, among others. This course is highly recommended for students with some previous experience in informal Arabic speaking. It is particularly for those who wish to acquire limited conversational skills for travel or to speak an informal language (not Fusha). (3 contact hours)

ARB-201. Arabic III. (4 Credits)

This course is the third in a series of Arabic courses. Instruction will build on skills taught in ARB-101 and ARB-102. The main focus of the course will continue to be communicative skills. Students will learn the basic skills needed to communicate in Arabic including comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Grammar will be introduced to facilitate communication. The course will be taught mainly in Arabic using Modern Standard Arabic. (4 contact hours)

ARB-202. Arabic IV. (4 Credits)

This course is the fourth in the series of Arabic courses. This course will focus on using the skills developed in the previous three courses to effectively communicate verbally and in writing in the Arabic language. In addition to strong emphasis on developing Arabic communication skills, students will receive instruction in Arabic structure to ensure their knowledge and proper use of proper Modern Standard Arabic. Students will be introduced to authentic Arabic texts and audio from various Arab countries and will be exposed to native Arabic speakers to familiarize them with the major dialects of the various Arab regions. (4 contact hours)