Arabic 100 - Elementary Arabic I

Elementary Arabic I

Fall
2021
01
5.00
John O. Weinert

M W F 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM

Smith College
ARA-100-01-202201
Burton 219
jweinert@smith.edu
An introduction to Modern Standard and colloquial Arabic, using a proficiency-based approach to develop communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The course begins with a focus on reading, pronouncing and recognizing Arabic alphabet, and progresses quickly toward developing basic reading, writing, speaking and listening proficiencies and cultural competence using the Al-Kitaab series and a variety of authentic materials.  Students will acquire these skills through a combination of interactive classroom activities, take-home assignments and group work.  Students should be at the Novice-Mid level by the end of this course.  No prerequisites. Enrollment limited to18.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.