ARA 111—Arabic Language I – 5 credits

• No prerequisite: This is a beginner course
• Textbook: Ahlan – Wa Salan, by Sahlad, Yale University Press, with audio CDs (copies of CDs to be purchased from ACC media department)
• Student Competencies: Upon completion of this course, the student at the novice level should be able to:
  
  1. Reproduce comprehensibly the pronunciation and intonation of Arabic
  2. Understand basic oral statements, instructions and questions
  3. Apply accurately vocabulary and learned phrases in simple oral expressions
  4. Demonstrate knowledge of vocabulary and grammar in basic conversations
  5. Employ correct spelling, vocabulary and grammar in writing simple sentences
  6. Read and comprehend basic information
  7. Identify geographical locations where Arabic language is spoken
  8. Demonstrate an awareness of appropriate cultural behaviors in everyday situation