Course Description

Advanced Standard Arabic I and Advanced Standard Arabic II build advanced proficiency in Arabic through thematic dialogues, interactive communication, and weekly readings from classical and modern authentic texts. Each course uses different materials to expand students’ vocabulary, reading strategies, and cultural understanding. They may be taken in any order.

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Athena Title

Advanced Standard Arabic I

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Prerequisite

ARAB 2004 or permission of department

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Semester Course Offered

Offered fall

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Grading System

A - F (Traditional)

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Student learning Outcomes

• Students will be able to engage in personal conversations, make oral presentations on a variety of topics, and discuss social issues.
• Students will be able to read and interpret authentic Arabic texts from various sources, such as literature, poetry, informational websites, or scholarly research.
• Students will write more sophisticated essays and be able to edit their own work.

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Topical Outline

• A curated selection of Arabic texts, such as literature, poetry, informational websites, media items, or scholarly research.

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