Arabic III (211-2-20)
Instructors
Fatima Khan
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Crowe Hall 4-111
Meeting Info
Harris Hall L05: Mon, Wed, Fri 3:30PM - 4:50PM
Overview of class
This is an intermediate level course in which students will continue to advance their proficiency in Arabic language and learn more about the culture and people of the Middle East. The course continues to follow the integrated approach, which successfully teaches the complexities of the Arabic sociolinguistic and diglossic situation and prepares students fully for the realities of the Arabic world. The course will enhance learners' ability to read, write, understand, and discuss challenging authentic Arabic texts from different sources.
The class will cover units 9-12 and the following topics: economy, law and order, health and sports. Special emphasis will be placed on listening skills as well as conversational skills through small interactive group work designed to increase accuracy and fluency. Advanced challenging grammar discussions will lead to a more nuanced understanding of Arabic.
Registration Requirements
Arabic 211-1 with a C- or equivalent; or instructor's consent.
Learning Objectives
Students completing the three-class sequence of Arabic 211 will be able to easily comprehend texts on more familiar topics and recognize main ideas from different authentic material. Students will also have learned enough vocabulary and idioms to hold conversations with native Arabic speakers on familiar topics and discuss basic cultural ideas. Improved clarity and intonation will be clearly noticeable in students' pronunciation.
Teaching Method
This is a highly interactive class, focusing on developing reading, writing and speaking skills. Special emphasis will be placed on listening skills as well as developing conversational skills through small interactive group work designed to increase accuracy and fluency. Advanced challenging grammar discussions in class will lead to a more nuanced understanding of the Arabic language.
Evaluation Method
Homework assignments based on weekly readings and class participation, presentations, several quizzes, oral presentation as well as a short writing project.
Class Materials (Required)
Arabiyyat al-Naas Part Two, Second Edition: An Intermediate Course in Arabic. Younes; Al-Masri. (2022) Publisher: Routledge. Print ISBN: 9781138353114
Class Notes
This class is taught in Arabic and students will be mainly communicating using Arabic language.