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ARBC3103B-L12

Elementary Arabic

The beginning level is designed for students with no prior knowledge of Arabic. During the first week, elementary level students sign a modified pledge allowing them to interact with their instructor in English while in class. In all other aspects of their daily life in the school, beginning level students abide by the full Language Pledge. From the first day of classes, students are exposed to authentic reading and listening materials. They engage in functional activities, often in small groups, necessary to their survival in the school community and later on in an Arab setting. Students at the elementary level are introduced to the use of Arabic computer software and to listening materials in digitized form and on the Internet. Reading assignments from Arabic sources on the Internet are also a feature of this level. Students write long compositions and make oral presentations in class in a way that makes the use of Arabic a natural process and helps students at this level blend in with students from higher levels. Students are expected to spend between four and five hours outside of class working on assignments and preparing for next day's class. (1 unit)

Required Texts:
1) Alif Baa: An Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds, Third Edition, by Brustad, Al-Batal and Al-Tonsi, Georgetown University Press, 2010.
2) Al-Kitaab fii Tacallum al-cArabiyya: A Textbook for Beginning Arabic, Part I, Second Edition, by Brustad, Al-Batal and Al-Tonsi, Georgetown University Press, 2004.
3) The Hans Wehr Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic, Spoken Languages Services.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
60047
Subject Code:
ARBC
Course Number:
3103
Section Identifier:
B

Course

ARBC 3103

All Sections in Summer 2012, Mills 8 Week Session

Summer 2012, Mills 8 Week Session

ARBC3103A-L12 Lecture (El-Issa, Schatz)
ARBC3103B-L12 Lecture (Brandenburg, Djamaa)
ARBC3103C-L12 Lecture (Derwiche Djazaerly, Rhodes)