Arabic (ARABC)

ARABC 001A     Elementary Arabic     5 Units

Students will develop a basic ability to understand, speak, read, and write the Arabic language. They will learn frequently used sentence patterns that allow them to communicate on a basic level utilizing their reading and writing skills; and students will learn and appreciate diverse Arabic culturally appropriate practices.The Arabic taught in this course is Modern Standard Arabic (MSA); however, references will be made to major dialects in the Arab World (Levantine & Egyptian).

Lecture Hours: 5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: C2   IGETC: 6A   District GE: C2

Credit by Exam: Yes

ARABC 001B     Elementary Arabic     5 Units

Students will develop their communication skills to the mid- to high-novice level in all of the five areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will acquire additional vocabulary, and will read and write simple materials. Students will continue to explore and develop an appreciation for the divers cultures of the Arabic-speaking world. Arabic taught in this course is Modern Standard Arabic (MSA); however, references will be made to major dialects in the Arab World (Levantine & Egyptian).

Lecture Hours: 5  Lab Hours: None  Repeatable: No  Grading: L

Prerequisite: ARABC 001A with C or better

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Transfer Status: CSU/UC     Degree Applicable: AA/AS

CSU GE: C2   IGETC: 6A   District GE: C2