Arabic (ARAB)

ARAB A100 First Year Arabic I 3 crs.

This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge of Modern Arabic.  Students learn the Arabic alphabet, basic writing and conversational skills, and entry-level Arabic grammar, including gender of nouns and verbs and regular conjunctions.  Students are also exposed to Arabic culture and customs of polite society.

ARAB A101 First Year Arabic II 3 crs.

This course, a continuation of ARAB A100, expands students' vocabulary and use of basic grammatical structures. Lessons focus on the sound patterns of Arabic, with attention to mastery of scripts, pronunciatio and listening comprehension.

Prerequisite: ARAB A100 or placement