ARB 022 - Arabic 2B

Arabic 2B is the second half of the Intermediate Arabic language course for students‑who initially had no background in Arabic and successfully completed both semesters‑of Beginning Arabic. This course fulfills part of the Foreign Language graduation‑requirement. Arabic 2B continues the study of basic vocabulary and grammar topics‑and the development of the four language skills of listening, speaking, reading and‑writing. Vocabulary topics include geography, landmarks, careers, politics and news.‑Grammar topics include various types of complex sentences, the jussive and‑subjunctive moods, negation in the various tenses and the introduction of‑commands. Students should be able to communicate at an intermediate level using‑the basic vocabulary and grammar covered up to this point and should be able to‑understand and produce paragraph-length passages. One day per week is dedicated‑to practice in the language lab using multimedia materials available on-line. Students‑will also view and discuss Arabic-language movies from various Arabic-speaking‑countries. Additionally, students will gain insight into the language-learning process‑and the importance of possessing accurate cultural background information about‑the native speakers of other languages.

Credit Hours
.50
Satisfies a Requirement
Foreign Language
Area
High School
When Offered
Spring
Note
Lab fee required
Prerequisite
ARB 021 or permission of the instructor/department

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ARB 022 - Arabic 2B