Arabic

This course of Intensive First Year Arabic is designed for students with no previous knowledge, or very limited knowledge, of the Arabic language. Through the communicative approach and audio/visual materials, students learn the sounds, writing system, and basic grammar of Modern Standard Arabic, the form of literary Arabic shared by all Arab countries. Emphasis is placed on the simultaneous development of all the five skills necessary for acquiring any language: listening, speaking, reading, writing and intercultural competency. Exploring various aspects of modern Arabic culture and society will provide contexts for the language learning process.
The two required textbooks have audio and video components available through the textbooks’ website: Lingco which will help you develop your listening and pronunciation skills, and will immensely help you in your studies and with your homework. Closely studying the content of the audio and video material and trying to reproduce them will help you acquire more vocabulary and expression.