Arabic

Department of Classical & Modern Languages & Literatures
Conklin Hall, Room 430
Phone: 973/353-5498
http://rutgers-newark.rutgers.edu/cmll

ELEMENTARY MODERN ARABIC (4 cr.)
21:074:101:W1:99228  (CANCELLED)
January 2-18, 2008
MTWThF 12:00-4:45
ALSIADI/RANA      CONKLIN 238

This course is designed for students with no previous knowledge or very limited knowledge of the Arabic language. Teaching and learning in this course is proficiency oriented and places emphasis on the functional use of Arabic and communication in context by means of the four language skills: listening, speaking reading, and writing. Arab and Middle Eastern culture is an integral part of this course. Each new lesson presented in class will raise issues of cultural understanding and awareness and will require students to engage in group-related activities. Laboratory practicum is integrated in class to help students improve their aural/oral skills. This course is not open to native Arabic speakers or to students with more than two years of Arabic in high school, except by instructor approval.