School of Undergraduate Studies

Important Links:

• School of Undergraduate Studies Home Page

• Undergraduate Degree Programs

• Undergraduate Certificates

• Index to Course Descriptions Home Page

Course Descriptions—Arabic (ARAB)

ARAB 111 Elementary Arabic I (3)

(Not open to native speakers of Arabic; assumes no prior knowledge of Arabic.) An elementary study of modern standard Arabic. Emphasis is on oral communication skills as a foundation for building balanced proficiency in the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Topics include basic structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing, as well as elements of culture, history, and geography. Authentic text from native speakers is used as much as possible.

ARAB 112 Elementary Arabic II (3)

(Not open to native speakers of Arabic.) Prerequisite: ARAB 111. Continued basic study of modern standard Arabic, emphasizing oral communication as a foundation for building balanced proficiency in the four communication skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Topics include basic structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and writing, as well as further elements of culture, history, and geography. Oral and written authentic text from native speakers is used as much as possible.

ARAB 114 Elementary Arabic III (3)

(Not open to native speakers of Arabic.) Prerequisite: ARAB 112. Further development of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Arabic. Arabic culture, history, current events, and geography provide the context for instruction in grammatical structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and composition. Focus is on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate with native Arabic speakers orally and in writing at an advanced elementary level. Oral and written authentic text is used as much as possible.

ARAB 115 Elementary Arabic IV (3)

(Not open to native speakers of Arabic.) Prerequisite: ARAB 114. Improvement of skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Arabic. Arabic culture, history, current events, and geography provide the context for instruction in grammatical structures, vocabulary, pronunciation, and composition. Focus is on acquiring the skills necessary to communicate with native Arabic speakers orally and in writing at a basic intermediate level. Oral and written authentic text is used as much as possible.