First Semester Arabic introduces beginning learners to Modern Standard Arabic through speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Daily homework is challenging and graded on accuracy rather than completion, requiring consistent effort to stay on top of the material.
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RIMA Hammo is described as kind, funny, and caring, with easy-to-follow lectures and fair exams. However, daily homework is challenging and graded on accuracy rather than completion, requiring significant effort.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.48 GPA, 72.7% A/AB (n=22 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2025: 3.55 GPA, 85.0% A/AB (n=20 letter grades). Includes jointly taught sections.
Historical reviews of Sami Lamine: Sami Lamine is described as disorganized and confusing, with arbitrary grading and no syllabus, though he can be helpful if students push him. Conversely, one review notes he cares about student success and requires effort.
ANGELINE KASIA PETERSON is recorded teaching in Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2022. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
JIBRIL GABID is recorded teaching in Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
LAILA EISSA is recorded teaching in Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
RIMA HAMMO is recorded teaching in Fall 2024. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SALAH ALGABLI is recorded teaching in Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
SAMI LAMINE is recorded teaching in Fall 2013, Fall 2014. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
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| LEC 002 | Classroom Instruction | 22 / 22 | 0 |
| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 17 / 22 | 0 |
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Rima Hammo is described as an engaging and caring instructor who makes learning Arabic fun, with clear lectures and fair assessments.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 3.04 GPA, 66.7% A/AB (n=27 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.62 GPA, 81.1% A/AB (n=37 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.73 GPA, 91.9% A/AB (n=37 letter grades).
Daily homework is challenging and graded on accuracy rather than completion, requiring consistent effort to stay on top of the material.
Students appreciate the instructor's kindness and the fairness of exams, though the rigorous grading on daily assignments demands significant attention.
Latest available · Fall 2025— not enough history to project Fall 2026.
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First Semester Arabic
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