This is an introductory course for students with no previous knowledge of the Arabic Language. This course will cover foundational concepts of Modern Standard Arabic, including the alphabet, diacritical marking, symbols, and rules of correct recitation. Emphasis is on speaking and understanding, with some attention to reading and writing. The mastery of basic skills will be achieved through intensive aural-oral exercises and practice. Language skills will also be developed through language laboratory assignments.

In this course students develop effective communication skills in Arabic appropriate to this stage of language study and expand their knowledge of language and culture.

Prerequisite(s): ARAB 1001 with a minimum grade of D

This course is designed to build upon the communication skills (speaking, reading, writing, listening) learned at the elementary level. Students will increase proficiency in the areas of grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and culture.

Continued focus on developing the communication skills and on increasing cultural proficiency.

Prerequisite(s): ARAB 2001 with a minimum grade of D