Arabic Program
The Arabic Program introduces students to both Modern Standard Arabic (MSA), the written lingua franca of the Arab World, and at least one colloquial dialect (Egyptian and/or Levantine). The three-course sequence emphasizes reading and writing in MSA and listening comprehension and speaking in both MSA and dialect, in addition to introducing students to the history, geography and cultures of the Arabophone region. Successful completion of the sequence fulfills the college’s language requirement.
Arabic Courses
ARBC
101
Beginning Arabic I
This is a beginning course in Modern Standard Arabic (written) and colloquial Arabic (spoken), and the first in a three-course sequence. The course will emphasize listening and speaking skills, and provide some introduction to the geography and cultures of the Arabophone region.
ARBC
102
Beginning Arabic II
This is the second course in a three-course sequence in Beginning Arabic, with continuing instruction of Modern Standard and colloquial Arabic.
ARBC-101
ARBC
103
Beginning Arabic III
This course completes the three-course sequence in Beginning Arabic. It emphasizes the development of written and spoken expression in Modern Standard Arabic.
ARBC-102
ARBC
600
Teaching Assistantship