Maricopa Community Colleges  ARB101   19946-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/26/94
ARB101 19946-99999 L+L 4 Credit(s) 5 Period(s)
Elementary Arabic I
Introduction to the basic alphabet, grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary of the Arabic language. Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
ARB101   19946-99999 Elementary Arabic I
1. Identify and reproduce the Arabic alphabet. (I)
2. Pronounce common words and structures in Arabic. (II)
3. Use Arabic in common situations that require conversation. (III)
4. Conduct an elementary conversation in Arabic. (III)
5. Write Arabic sentences. (IV)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
ARB101   19946-99999 Elementary Arabic I
    I. Modern Standard Arabic Pronunciation and Writing
        A. Phonology
        B. Alphabet recognition
        C. Listening comprehension
        D. Writing
      II. Common Words and Structures
          A. Greetings
          B. Asking for directions
          C. Geographical location
          D. Weather and climate
          E. Seasons of the year
          F. Days of the weeks
          G. Numerals
        III. Common Conversational Situations
            A. Getting acquainted
            B. Conversation
            C. Morphology
            D. Syntax drills
          IV. Written Translation from and into Arabic
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