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This is an introductory course into the Arabic language. Throughout it, we will work on the four basic
language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The building of these skills will be based on
Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and touch upon some colloquial varieties of Arabic for the purpose of
exposure. Much of the course will be devoted to learning the Arabic letters and symbols, a transliteration
system, and the number system, thereby providing the building blocks for more advanced study in later
courses. Suitable vocabulary and language acquisition strategies will be provided to help the students
develop communicative competency. Extensive exposure to Arabic along with speaking practices shall
be an integral part of the daily lessons. Other aspects of learning Arabic, including culture, history,
geography, and current affairs will be explored in engaging and interactive ways. Classroom learning
will be a mixture of instruction and application, with an emphasis on paired and grouped exercises as
well as special projects and individual presentations. No prior knowledge of Arabic is required but a
commitment to preparation, attendance, and participation is essential for succeeding in this course.