Beginning Language & Structure (100 level)

Arabic 110:  Introduction to Arabic I

This is a four-credit course which introduces the student to the basics of Arabic grammar, beginning with the alphabet, and introductory elements of conversation. We will focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through a combination of exercises in class, lab, and individual work by students.

Arabic 111:  Introduction to Arabic II

This is a four-credit course which teaches the student more basics of Arabic grammar, and elements of conversation and reinforce knowledge gained last semester. It will focus on reading, writing, speaking and listening skills through a combination of exercises in class, lab, and individual work by students. Prerequisite: Arabic 110

Required Texts

1. Alif Baa w/ DVDs: An Introd. to Arabic Letters and Sounds. 2nd edition. Brustad, Al-Batal, & Al-Tonsi. Publisher: Georgetown Press
2. Al-Kitaab FII TA Allum Al-Arabiyya w/ DVDs, Part One, 2nd Edition. Brustad, Al-Batal, Al-Tonsi. 2nd edition. Publisher:Georgetown Press
3. A Dictionary of Modern Standard Arabic, Hans Wehr (Arabic-English Dictionary), ISBN-10: 0879500018, Publisher:  Spoken Language.  This text required for Arabic 111 only - NOT for 110.
4. Al-Mawrid: A modern English-Arabic / Arabic- English by, Munir Baalbaki. ISBN 0-86685-786-9 (recommended)