Elementary Arabic I

Catalog description

The Arabic course is a semester-long course of Arabic as a living language. It introduces students to the four language skills, namely listening, speaking, reading & writing. Instruction includes initiating and responding to a simple conversation, reading simple short passages, and writing simple compositions. The course touches on aspects of the culture and exposes students to authentic materials such as audio, video, and text. Previous knowledge of Arabic is not required. Classroom Hours - Laboratory and/or Studio Hours – Course Credits: 3-0-3