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Arabic Language Courses
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ARBC 101-102 Elementary Arabic

Continuous courses; 5 lecture/recitation hours. 4-4 credits. Elementary grammar, reading, writing and speaking.

ARBC 201 Intermediate Arabic I

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARBC 102 or the equivalent. Continuation of the essentials of grammar with emphasis on achieving proficiency in aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills.

ARBC 202 Intermediate Arabic II

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisite: ARBC 201 or the equivalent. Continuation of the essentials of grammar with emphasis on achieving proficiency in aural comprehension, speaking, reading and writing skills.

ARBC 301 Arabic Creative Expression

Semester course; 3 lecture hours. 3 credits. Prerequisites: FRLG 201-202 Foreign Languages: Arabic or equivalent. Conducted in Arabic. Designed to develop further all language skills: reading, writing, comprehension and speaking. Course is divided into two parts: (a) language skills (grammar, short stories and poetry) and (b) field project (interaction with native speakers). Both parts include lectures, guest speakers and practicing the language with native speakers from the student body and the community at large.