Arabic Language 

Arabic Course is for learners with no prior knowledge of Arabic. This is Arabic for beginners. The course presents an introduction to the Arabic sound system and script. Pronunciation and writing of every letter is given separately and in the context of words and simple sentences. Completion of this course requires 40 hours.

Learning Outcomes for the Course

By the completion of Arabic 100, students will be able to:

• Distinguish between the Arabic letters in their oral and written forms.

• Distinguish the shape of the letter when it comes in the beginning, middle or end of the word.

• Read simple 3-4 letter words.

• Write the letters correctly in the beginning, middle and end of the word.

• Learn some simple vocabulary related to everyday life.

• Initiate social interactions: initiate and respond to simple situations.

• Talk about themselves, their names, jobs, friends.

• Describe people, talk about how they look and feel.

• Exchange basic information with strangers.

• Compose simple sentences about their background and interests.

Arab culture especially as it relates to:

* Self and family

* Habits and traditions

Self as Part of a Group at Work

Socializing

Marital Traditions

Social Interaction