ARAB 331
Spoken Arabic
Asian and Near Eastern Languages
College of Humanities
Course Description
Intensive study of the spoken language.
When Taught
Fall
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
5
Fixed
0
Title
Vocabulary
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a mastery of the vocabulary necessary to narrate, describe and express opinion on a variety of topics.
Title
Structures
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a command of the essential structures of grammatical spoken Arabic: agreement, verb conjugation, word order, etc., and an increasing command of native-like expression, word choice and idiomatic expression.
Title
Speaking
Learning Outcome
Speak vernacular Arabic at or near the ACTFL Advanced Mid level. Demonstrate significant ability to exploit the resources of both vernacular and formal Arabic in word choice and pronunciation.
