Asian Studies 131 - First Year Arabic II

Spring
2014
01
4.00
Heba Arafah
MTWTHF 10:00AM-10:50AM
Mount Holyoke College
87085
Ciruti 113
harafah@mtholyoke.edu
'The second half of a yearlong course that introduces the basics of Modern Standard Arabic, this course concentrates on all four skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Beginning with a study of Arabic script and sound, students will complete the Georgetown text Alif Baa and finish Chapter 15 in Al Kitaab Book 1 by the end of the academic year. Students will acquire vocabulary and usage for everyday interactions as well as skills that will allow them to read and analyze a range of texts. In addition to the traditional textbook exercises, students will write short essays and participate in role plays, debates, and conversations throughout the year.'
Prereq: Asian-130
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.