ARB 121 — Elem Intensive Arabic I &II
This intensive course combines Arabic 105 and 106 into a one-semester course. It is designed for students who have had no previous background in Arabic. Students develop their skills in listening, comprehension, speaking and writing in Arabic. In addition to building vocabulary on everyday life, students develop the ability to introduce and describe themselves and others, their environment, preferences and lifestyles in Arabic. In the second half of the semester, students are introduced to the plural, and they will develop their ability to describe people and situations using more advanced grammar. The course also exposes students to different forms of Arabic cultures through different topics related to the Arab world.