ARAB 101
First-Year Arabic
Asian and Near Eastern Languages
College of Humanities
Course Description
Basic skills of spoken and written Arabic.
When Taught
Fall, Winter, Spring
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
5
Fixed
0
Note
Suggested first class for students learning Arabic. (If all sections are full at registration, email Dr. Belnap at belnap.byu.edu.)
Title
Social Interaction
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate ability to socially interact with Arabs appropriately (control basic "God wishes," gender/status sensitive).
Title
Differences in Formal and Vernacular Arabic
Learning Outcome
Recognize and employ some of the differences between formal and vernacular Arabic.
Title
Foundational Structures
Learning Outcome
Control foundational structures (iDaafa, noun/adjective phrase, basic sentence types, etc.).
Title
Language Learning and Communicative Strategies
Learning Outcome
Employ key language learning and communicative strategies (e.g. use context and what one knows to infer themeaning of what one does not know).
Title
Arabic Sounds
Learning Outcome
Distinguish and pronounce all Arabic sounds.
Title
Basic Conversation Tasks
Learning Outcome
Converse simply but successfully with native speakers of Arabic about self and family; order a meal, ask/give simple directions, and accomplish other basic tasks.
Title
Written and Audio/Video Texts
Learning Outcome
Comprehend simple written and audio/video texts on familiar topics.
Title
Composing Simple Personal Letters
Learning Outcome
Compose a simple personal letter.
