Fall 2026

Third Semester Arabic

AFRICAN 323 is the third semester of Arabic, focusing on intermediate proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Modern Standard Arabic.

offering recorded4 credits
Recorded instructors · Fall 2026 Jibril Gabid3.8/5

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Historical reviews of Mustafa Mustafa: The course requires daily effort and active participation, including speaking Arabic in class. Reviews note unclear due dates and grading criteria, though feedback is generally prompt and helpful.

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Prerequisites

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AFRICAN 322 or 340

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Fall 2026
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Raw average: 4.75/5 from 4 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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Historical instructors & teaching patterns

Current instructor Jibril Gabid is listed. Historical reviews for Mustafa Mustafa describe him as highly knowledgeable in Arabic grammar and culture, with students noting significant skill improvement. While some praise his helpfulness and clear feedback, others report unclear grading criteria and technical difficulties in online settings.

MUSTAFA MUSTAFA is recorded teaching in Fall 2008, Fall 2009, Fall 2010, Fall 2011, Fall 2012, Fall 2013, Fall 2014, Fall 2015, Fall 2016, Fall 2017, Fall 2018, Fall 2019, Fall 2020, Fall 2021, Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Fall 2024, Fall 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.

Calendar & sections

Fall 2026

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SectionModeEnrolled / capacityWaitlist
LEC 001Online (some classroom)19 / 200

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Student experience

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Historical reviews of Mustafa Mustafa: Mustafa Mustafa is highly knowledgeable and effective for learning Arabic, though his online delivery and grading clarity have faced criticism. Students report significant skill improvement despite the course's difficulty.

Recent recorded grades — Fall 2023: 2.86 GPA, 28.6% A/AB (n=7 letter grades); Fall 2024: 3.33 GPA, 50.0% A/AB (n=6 letter grades); Fall 2025: 3.50 GPA, 70.0% A/AB (n=10 letter grades).

difficulty & workload

Historical reviews of Mustafa Mustafa: The course requires daily effort and active participation, including speaking Arabic in class. Reviews note unclear due dates and grading criteria, though feedback is generally prompt and helpful.

Historical reviews of Mustafa Mustafa: Students appreciate Mustafa's kindness, humor, and deep cultural knowledge, which create a supportive learning environment. However, some find his online teaching style challenging and note that grading policies can be confusing.

Topics

  • Modern Standard Arabic language and culture

Skills

  • Developing proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing Modern Standard Arabic.
  • Communicating effectively within Arabic cultural contexts.

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AFRICAN 323 · Fall 2026

Third Semester Arabic

Recorded 2026-09-07
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