Elem Arabic I

Catalog description

This course is a beginning class in modern standard Arabic. The course begins with exposure to the alphabet, basic vocabulary, and expressions of greetings. The course then focuses on the spoken and written language used in contemporary life in Arab countries. The course works on all skill areas: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, presenting pertinent grammar in context. The course is not intended for native speakers or students who have studied this language within the last three years.