Elementary Qur'anic Arabic 1

Catalog description

This Introductory course is designed for students who are interested in the language of Qur’an and other cultural aspects related to it. Students will be learning the language through progressive study of the Arabic alphabet, vocabulary, syntax, and interactive conversation. They will learn to speak, read and write basic words and phrases that are commonly used in the Quran and throughout the Arab world in common everyday interaction. Furthermore, they will also be able to enhance their knowledge of the Arab and Muslim peoples and their rich religious, social and cultural life. Verses of chapters will be presented and analyzed; vocabulary and grammatical structures will be discussed, explained, and practiced systematically; and cultural aspects of the Qur’an (i.e. Texts, basic Tajweed, Recitation Styles, etc.) will be introduced through simple and short Arabic readings, audios and videos. This is a content-driven course that integrates language and culture. It is a proficiency-based course, where the four language skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing, are integrated and practiced to simulate real life situations. No prerequisite for this class is required. By the end of this course, students are expected to reach at least the Novice High level of ACTFL proficiency in Arabic.