ARAB 202
Intermediate Arabic
Asian and Near Eastern Languages
College of Humanities
Course Description
Continuation of Arab 201.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
4
Fixed
4
Fixed
5
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
Arab 201 or equivalent experience
Title
Writing
Learning Outcome
Write short essays, journal entries and notes at the ACTFL Intermediate Mid level, demonstrating emerging ability in aspects of Advanced-level writing.
Title
Foundational Structures
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate mastery of verb conjugations (including passive) and other basic structures, as well as a developing familiarity with some high frequency constructions typically used in more formal registers. Demonstrate ability to vowel simple texts accurately and a developing ability to vowel more complicated texts.
Title
Vocabulary Mastery
Learning Outcome
Demonstrate a mastery of basic Arabic vocabulary, both vernacular and formal (approximately 2500 words).
Title
Speaking
Learning Outcome
Speak Arabic at the ACTFL Intermediate Mid level. Show a developing ability to distinguish between vernacular and formal Arabic in word choice and pronunciation and emerging ability in aspects of Advanced-level speaking.
Title
Reading
Learning Outcome
Read and understand simple written Arabic texts at the ACTFL Intermediate Mid level. Show developing ability in aspects of Advanced-level reading, such as understanding front-page news articles on familiar topics.
Title
Listening
Learning Outcome
Understand spoken conversations, monologues, and media in vernacular and formal Arabic at the ACTFL Intermediate Mid level, demonstrating emerging ability in aspects of Advanced-level listening.
Title
Cultural Competency
Learning Outcome
Students will become familiar with key elements of the expectations and norms of a variety of Arab societies and develop an expanded awareness of the complex interplay between Arabo-Islamic Civilization and the West in the past.
