ARAB 331

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Spoken Arabic

Course Description

Intensive study of the spoken language.

When Taught

Fall

Min

4

Fixed/Max

4

Fixed

5

Fixed

0

Title

Vocabulary

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate a mastery of the vocabulary necessary to narrate, describe and express opinion on a variety of topics.

Title

Structures

Learning Outcome

Demonstrate a command of the essential structures of grammatical spoken Arabic: agreement, verb conjugation, word order, etc., and an increasing command of native-like expression, word choice and idiomatic expression.

Title

Speaking

Learning Outcome

Speak vernacular Arabic at or near the ACTFL Advanced Mid level. Demonstrate significant ability to exploit the resources of both vernacular and formal Arabic in word choice and pronunciation.