First Course in Arabic

This course is an introduction to the sound and writing system of the Arabic language. The course also provides students with the basic structural and lexical knowledge to enable them to communicate orally and in writing in Arabic at a beginning level. Emphasis is placed on developing the students' ability to perform language functions in real-life situations through structured activities and grammatical exercises and on providing students with an overview of Arabic culture. This course is for all students interested in learning Arabic.