Arabic (ARAB)
ARAB 1 Elementary Arabic
4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 72
Intended for students with little or no previous exposure to Arabic. Begins to develop elementary reading, writing, and speaking skills in Modern Standard Arabic. Focuses on mastery of Arabic script, pronunciation, simple grammatical structures, and basic vocabulary, along with an introduction to Arab culture.
ARAB 2 Continuing Elementary Arabic
4 Units (Degree Applicable, CSU, UC)
Lecture: 72
Prerequisite: ARAB 1 or two years of High School Arabic
Continues to develop elementary reading, writing, and speaking skills in Modern Standard Arabic. Emphasizes verbs, word patterns, and vocabulary building; introduces short authentic texts. Includes some exposure to a dialect in Arabic.
