Arabic 300 - ADVANCED ARABIC I

The goal of the course is that students will achieve a superior level of proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic using this four-skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening) approach. Students will read authentic texts by writers throughout the Arab world. Topics address a range of political, social, religious, and literary themes and represent a range of genres, styles, and periods. Covers Al-Kitaab, Book 3, Units 1-5. Prerequisite: ARA 201, or the completion of Al-Kitaah, Book 2 or its equivalent in another format. Students must be able to use Formal Spoken Arabic as the medium of communication in the classroom. Enrollment limited to 12.