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ARBC3104A-L15

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:
Alif Baa: An Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds, Third Edition. Brustad et al. Georgetown University Press, 2010. ISBN 9781589016323

Al-Kitaab fii Tacallum al-cArabiyya: A Textbook for Beginning Arabic, Part I, Second Edition. Brustad et al. Georgetown University Press, 2004. ISBN 9781589011045

The Hans Wehr Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic, Spoken Languages Services. ISBN 9780879500030
Course Reference Number (CRN):
60044
Subject Code:
ARBC
Course Number:
3104
Section Identifier:
A

Course

ARBC 3104

All Sections in Summer 2015 Language Schools, Mills 8 Week Session

Summer 2015 Language Schools, Mills 8 Week Session

ARBC3104A-L15 Lecture (Raish, Youssef)
ARBC3104B-L15 Lecture (Henley, Abouelgoukh)