ARB 111 - Elementary Arabic 1

3 credit hours - Three hours weekly; one term.
This course meets the Arts & Humanities General Education Requirement.

Focuses on the fundamentals of the Modern Standard Arabic language including verb conjugation; writing Arabic script; basic sentence structure, grammar and the use of Arabic measures; basic vocabulary; past, present and future negation; use of prepositions. The course places equal emphasis on speaking, writing and reading Modern Standard Arabic; will place strong emphasis on pronunciation and fluency and will include a brief introduction to Arabic customs and culture. This course is not designed for persons who have experience with the Arabic language.

Note: Not for native speakers.

Location(s) Typically Offered: Arnold Main Campus (MC) and Online (OL)

Term(s) Typically Offered: Fall and spring

Course Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Identify the main idea and details about familiar topics in novice-low level written and spoken conversations and texts.
Communicate in spontaneous spoken conversations on both familiar and everyday topics, using a variety of practiced or memorized words, phrases, simple sentences, and questions.
Present information on familiar and cultural topics using a variety of practiced or memorized words, phrases, and simple sentences through spoken and written language.
Combine a variety of grammar structures and vocabulary to respond to a range of novice-low level writing and speaking prompts.
Formulate comparisons between students’ cultural experiences and the cultural products, practices, and perspectives of Arabic-speaking cultures.