ARAB1105

This course is designed for novice learners of Arabic who are not entirely new to the study of the language. Specifically, if you have learned the Arabic alphabet and are able to greet people and introduce yourself in Arabic, this beginning-level Arabic course is for you. It differs from ARAB 1101/4101, Beginning Arabic I, in that we skip learning the Arabic alphabet. As in ARAB 1101/4101, we cover lessons one through five in al-Kitaab Part I, and practice an Arabic colloquial once a week. While ARAB 1101/4101 meets five times per week, we meet four times a week. At the end of this course, you will be ready to take ARAB 1102/4102, Beginning Arabic II.

You will develop your ability to communicate in Arabic about yourself, your community, and your environment. You will learn to speak, write, read, and listen to meet the demands of daily life. You will learn to inquire about others and negotiate meaning with them, and to interpret concise print, oral, and digital texts. You will also begin to explore the rich cultural diversity of the Arab world. This class is taught following a communicative and interactive approach and is focused on practice.

Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for: ARAB 4105

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Every Fall