Spring 2027

Second Semester Summer Arabic

Second Semester Summer Arabic emphasizes proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing, with a focus on communication in cultural context.

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Summary

What you’ll be able to do

  • Improve basic skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.

  • Read with more speed and better comprehension.

  • Expand vocabulary repertoire to about 500 words.

  • Expand on issues related to the verb system: types, characteristics, conjugations and derivative meanings.

  • Expand on repertoire of linguistic idioms.

  • Learn idiomatic translations from Arabic to English through lengthier and more complex texts.

  • Expand on cultural dimensions of the language through biographies, stories, original literary writings, articles from media texts and other targeted texts.

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Declared in Arabic, Persian, and Turkish Language Institute and (AFRICAN 339 or 321)

AFRICAN 340 used by

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Emphasis on proficiency through speaking, listening, ready and writing, and on communication in cultural context.

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Topics

  • Arabic language proficiency and cultural communication
  • Arabic verb system, conjugations, and derivative meanings
  • Linguistic idioms and vocabulary repertoire
  • Arabic-English translation using complex texts
  • Cultural dimensions via biographies, stories, literature, and media

Skills

  • Proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing
  • Basic skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking
  • Vocabulary expansion to approximately 500 words
  • Arabic verb system analysis including types, characteristics, and conjugations
  • Idiomatic translation from Arabic to English using complex texts
  • Cultural dimensions of Arabic through literature, media, and targeted texts

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