ARAB 101
Elementary Arabic
Fall 2017
Division I
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Class Details
This is the first course in the year-long Beginning Arabic sequence. It will help you establish a foundation of communicative competence and understanding of the Arabic language and culture. The course adopts an integrated-skills approach with a focus on “formal Arabic” (or so-called Modern Standard Arabic), the language of formal writing and speech in Arab countries, while simultaneously familiarizing you with one variety of spoken Arabic. The course focuses on day-to-day situations and familiar topics.
The Class:
Format: lectures, five hours a week
Limit: 18
Expected: 15
Class#: 1281
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Limit: 18
Expected: 15
Class#: 1281
Grading: no pass/fail option, no fifth course option
Requirements/Evaluation:
evaluation is based on tests, daily homework, active class participation, a skit, a culture portfolio, and engagement in a variety of co-curricular activities
Extra Info:
students registered for ARAB 101 and 102 are required to attend and pass the sustaining program during the winter study period; credit is granted only if both semesters (ARAB 101 and 102) are taken
Extra Info 2:
may not be taken on a pass/fail basis; not available for the fifth course option
Prerequisites:
none
Enrollment Preferences:
students considering a major in Arabic Studies
Distributions:
Division I
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ARAB 101 - 01 (F) LEC Elementary Arabic
ARAB 101 - 01 (F) LEC Elementary ArabicDivision IM-F 10:00 am - 10:50 am
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