Course Details

Develops skills in standard Arabic while providing additional material in Colloquial Arabic. The program develops all language related skills including reading, writing, listening and speaking. Reading skills are developed through the use of composed texts derived from the main narrative and authentic text from newspapers and journals. Most topics included focusing on daily life. At the higher levels, the program features intensive reading that is focused on grammar and pronunciation - not just comprehension. Substantial amounts of drills and exercises are included to help students memorize and gain active control of an expanded vocabulary. Also it develops writing skills at the paragraph level. In - depth focus on grammar and structure using complex texts, it includes topics of general and professional interest. Classical Arabic is the language used for all official correspondence and speeches.