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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ARAB 101 - Elementary Arabic I
PREREQUISITES: Demonstrated competency through appropriate assessment or earning a grade of “C” or better in ENGL 093 - Introduction to College Writing and ENGL 083 - Reading Strategies for College or ENGL 095 - Integrated Reading and Writing .
PROGRAM: World Languages
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 4
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2018
This course is the first semester introduction to Modern Standard Arabic (and one of two dialects, Egyptian or Levantine). Focuses on developing students’ capacity to use the language and to appreciate Arabic-speaking cultures. Emphasis is placed on skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, and grammar acquisition.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Master the Arabic alphabet and sound system, distinguish and pronounce correctly all Arabic sounds, and write accurately from dictation.
- Initiate social interactions, ask for basic information, and be aware of basic cultural aspects of social interaction in the Arab world.
- Talk about oneself, one’s education, and family with any native speaker accustomed to interacting with learners.
- Comprehend simple print texts on familiar topics.
- Comprehend simple audio/video texts on familiar topics.
- Compose simple paragraphs about oneself and one’s family and friends.
- Identify the differences between formal and spoken Arabic, recognize both registers, and use basic expression in at least one dialect.
- Demonstrate an active vocabulary of at least 200-250 words.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Arabic transliteration system
- Arabic writing system
- Communicating in various situations
- Culture, geography, and literature of the Arabic-speaking world.
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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