Arabic 1A

This course is the first quarter of the Elementary Arabic series and it assumes no previous knowledge of Arabic. The course will prepare students to deal with the complexities of language acquisition in a comfortable and supportive learning environment by employing an integrated skills approach to language instruction. The course is very interactive and expects students to use the language as much as possible inside of class and out. The course aims to create an Arabic speaking community among students, which relies on student interaction and participation. The course also familiarizes students with various topics related to Arab culture and history and coordinates student activities and field trips with the Arabic Language and Culture Club.

This course is divided into two parts. The first part utilizes the text book Alif Baa. During this part students will learn the Arabic writing system, correct pronunciation of the letters, how to initiate and end a conversation, as well as some basic vocabulary and grammar. The Al-Kitaab fii Ta‘allum al-‘Arabiyya part 1, second edition, is used during the second part of the course and is then used from Arabic 1B to 2C. By the quarter’s end students should attain a Novice-Mid level of proficiency.

Prerequisites: None/Survey Results

This course will help students fulfill the School of Humanities and International Studies major language requirement.