ARAB 151 - Arabic for Experienced Beginners

Credits: 4

Prerequisite: ability to read and write Arabic script and a vocabulary of approximately 350 Arabic words, phrases, and expressions. Preparation for intermediate language study. A study of fuSHaa “formal Arabic” along with shaami, “the Arabic variety spoken in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine.” Preparation to function in a range of situations and to understand the varieties of Arabic and the ways they interact in real-life communication. The course embraces a dynamic view of Arabic reflecting authentic communication with and among native speakers across various contexts and geographical areas in the Arab world. Questions? Contact Prof. Antoine Edwards at edwardsa@wlu.edu. Edwards Planned Offering: Fall