Intensive Arabic -- concurrent registration in ARAB 4102 is REQUIRED. Students not registered for both ARAB 4101 and ARAB 4102 for summer session will be automatically dropped. Students and instructors must be online at the same time, at scheduled days and times. 100% of instruction is online with no in-person meetings. Exams are also all online.
Class Description:
After learning the Arabic script, you will develop your ability to communicate in Arabic about yourself, your community and your environment. You will learn to speak, write, read and listento meet the demands of daily life. You will learn to inquire about others and negotiate meaning with them, and to interpret concise print, oral and digital texts.You will also begin to explore the rich cultural diversity of the Arab world. This class is taught following a communicative and interactive approach and is focused on practice.
Who Should Take This Class?:
This course is designed for students who are new to the study of Arabic, or who have had minimal exposure to the language. Students who have some knowledge of Arabic should take a placement test.
Grading:
25% Final Exam 10% Quizzes 15% Written Homework 35% Additional Semester Exams 5% Attendance 10% Laboratory Evaluation
Exam Format:
Vocab knowledge/fill in the blank. Reading Comprehension, Listening comprehension.
Class Format:
40% Lecture 10% Film/Video 20% Discussion 10% Laboratory 20% Small Group Activities Culture