{"id":628,"date":"2013-05-03T19:29:23","date_gmt":"2013-05-03T19:29:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/worldlanguages\/?page_id=12"},"modified":"2023-07-11T15:19:57","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T22:19:57","slug":"arabic","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bellevuecollege.edu\/worldlanguages\/departments\/arabic\/","title":{"rendered":"Arabic"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Class Schedule<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n

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This course (Arabic 121, 122, 123)  is designed to introduce you to the Modern Standard Arabic language (MSA) used throughout the Arab World. In addition, each Arab country has its dialect, which is derived from the MSA. This course is geared toward writing Arabic Alphabet, pronunciation, and basic grammar using: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. This involves intensive classroom interaction and out-of-class assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The course objective is to develop fluency in pronunciation and writing of Arabic letters, acquire basic language structure and vocabulary, and learn about the culture and diversity in the Arab-speaking World.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learning Arabic is challenging but a highly rewarded process that requires patience and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Class Descriptions<\/h3>\n\n\n

ARAB 121:<\/strong> Arabic I 5 cr<\/abbr>.<\/span><\/h3>

First part of a three-quarter sequence introducing Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) designed for students with no prior knowledge of Arabic. Students gain a foundation in the Arabic script and sound system while learning basic grammatical structures and high-frequency vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on developing proficiency in the four core skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with a particular focus on accurate pronunciation and the ability to engage in simple, everyday conversations. Cultural topics related to the Arab world are integrated throughout the course to provide context for language learning. This course requires real-time interactive language practice. Recommended: This course is for students with no prior experience studying Arabic.<\/p>