ARB 611. Elementary Arabic I. (3 h)
The first part of a two-semester course designed for student with no knowledge of the language. Focuses on developing proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in Modern Standard Arabic. Introduction to Arabic script and basic grammar, with oral and written drills and reading of simple texts.
ARB 612. Elementary Arabic II. (3 h)
The second semester of a two-semester course designed for students with no or very limited knowledge of the language. Mastery of Arabic sound and script is assumed. Building of vocabulary and grammar through oral and written drills and reading of simple texts. Focus is on developing proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in Modern Standard Arabic. P-ARB 611.
ARB 653. Intermediate Arabic I. (4 h)
Review of grammar and focus on the acquisition of more complex grammatical structures, vocabulary building, and expansion of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in Modern Standard Arabic. P-ARB 612.
ARB 701. Intermediate Arabic II. (3 h)
Further building of vocabulary and grammar and expansion of reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills in Modern Standard Arabic. P-ARB 653.
ARB 730. Upper Intermediate Arabic I. (3 h)
With an emphasis on speaking and writing, this course will develop students' oral and written proficiency on an upper intermediate level of fluency. P-ARB 701.