Arabic

Arabic Program

The Arabic Program introduces students to both Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), the written lingua franca of the Arab World, and at least one colloquial dialect (Egyptian and/or Levantine). The three-course sequence emphasizes reading and writing in MSA and listening comprehension and speaking in both MSA and dialect, in addition to introducing students to the history, geography and cultures of the Arabophone region. Successful completion of the sequence fulfills the college’s language requirement.

Arabic Courses

ARBC 101 Beginning Arabic I This is a beginning course in Modern Standard Arabic (written) and colloquial Arabic (spoken), and the first in a three-course sequence. The course will emphasize listening and speaking skills and provide some introduction to the geography and cultures of the Arabophone region.

ARBC 102 Beginning Arabic II This is the second course in a three-course sequence in Beginning Arabic, with continuing instruction of Modern Standard and colloquial Arabic. ARBC-101.

ARBC 103 Beginning Arabic III This course completes the three-course sequence in Beginning Arabic. It emphasizes the development of written and spoken expression in Modern Standard Arabic. ARBC-102

ARBC 699 Teaching Assistantship