ARB 212 - Intermediate Arabic 2

3 credit hours - Three hours of lecture weekly; one term.
Build upon knowledge acquired in ARB 211. Learn vocabulary and grammar for the purpose of reading, writing and discussing aspects of Arabic-speaking cultures.

Prerequisite(s): ARB 112 or three years of high school Arabic or permission of department chair.

Note: Typically offered at MC and OL; fall and spring terms.

Course Outcomes:

Identify the components of the Complex Arabic Sentence.
- Define the verbal sentence.
- Distinguish between the three types of present tense in Arabic.
- Identify the patterns for the Arabic verbs.
- Identify the Forms and the Meanings in the patterns of the Arabic verbs.
- Describe the use of the Language in Context.
Demonstrate understanding of Arabic Context and Arabic Culture.
- Reach a high intermediate Proficiency in all skills of Communication “Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking”.
- Become aware of the rules that govern the Relationships between genders in the Arabic Culture.
Demonstrate Knowledge of variety topics such as the Friendship, the Relationship, and Marriage in the Arabic Culture.
- Identify the role of the friendship in the life of the individuals in the Arab Society.
- Understand the nature of the relation between genders.
- Recognize the impact of the economy on marriage in the Arab Countries.