Advanced Arabic 2

Catalog description

This course builds on previously acquired writing and conversational skills. A prerequisite for this class is Advanced Arabic 1 or, for students joining from outside NYU Abu Dhabi, an equivalent proficiency level as determined through a placement test. This is a full semester (or equivalent session) course during which students are autonomously responsible for their own learning. The course provides students with opportunities to study, analyze and present textual and audiovisual content in class, and engage in extended discussions. It is designed to reinforce the student’s abilities in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. At the end of the semester students should be able to function competently, confidently in Arab culture, discuss and write effectively about various topics with precision and detail, enhance their critical thinking skills and interact fluently with Arabs. Types of tasks and assignments required for this course include daily homework assignments, periodic quizzes, weekly presentations and essay writing, and a final writing project.