ARBC 202 Intermediate Arabic Syllabus
Goals and Objectives
The Arabic 101-202 sequence is designed to provide an introduction to Arabic as it is spoken and written in Arabic speaking cultures. By the end of the four-semester sequence, you should be able to understand and speak enough Arabic to communicate at a basic level with a native speaker on a variety of topics. You should be able to write simple texts on everyday themes and read uncomplicated authentic texts, such as a newspaper article on a familiar topic. YOu will also be introduced to aspects of contemporary life and culture in twenty two Arab countries.
Grading
| Five Quizzes | 25% |
| Midterm Exam | 20% |
| Classwork & Homework | 25% |
| Final Exam | 30% |
| A | = 93-100 |
| B+ | = 90-92 |
| B | = 83-89 |
| C+ | = 80-82 |
| C | = 73-79 |
| D | = 70-72 |
| F | = 0-69 |
Week |
Chapter |
|---|---|
| One | REVIEW REVIEW |
| Two | LESSON #20: “A FOREIGN REPORTER IN TUNIS” VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR, AND DRILLS FUTURE WITH IMPERFECT / THE SUBJUNCTIVE MOOD |
| Three | CARDINAL AND ORDINAL NUMBERS 20 - 99 COMPREHENSION PASSAGES AND GENERAL DRILLS |
| Four | LESSON #21: “ELECTIONS IN THE USA” VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR, AND DRILLS THE DUAL OF NOUNS, ADJECTIVES, AND PRONOUNS |
| Five | THE DUAL OF VERBS NUMERALS WITH NOUNS COMPREHENSION PASSAGES AND GENERAL DRILLS |
| Six | LESSON #22: “AN OPINION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN” VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR, AND DRILLS VERBS WITH TWO ACCUSATIVES / VERBS OF GIVING |
| Seven | USE OF THE TENSES IN ENGLISH AND ARABIC COMPREHENSION PASSAGES GENERAL DRILLS AND CONVERSATION |
| Eight | LESSON #23: “AN AMERICAN STUDENT’S NOTES” VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR, AND DRILLS RELATIVE CLAUSES AND REVIEW |
| Midterm | |
| Nine | GENDER OF NAMES AND TITLES ADVERBIAL USE OF THE ACCUSATIVES COMPRHENSION PASSAGES AND GENERAL DRILLS |
| Ten | 1LESSON #24: “THE SUEZ CANAL” VOCABULARY, GRAMMAR, AND DRILLS READING YEARS IN DATES |
| Eleven | COMPREHENSION PASSAGES GENERAL DRILLS, EXERCISES, AND CONVERSATION |
| Twelve | LESSON #25: “SUZANNE AND ALI” VOCABULARY AND COMPREHENSION PASSAGES THE JUSSIVE MOOD / NEGATIVE COMMAND |
| Thirteen | 13 LESSON #26: “A LETTER” VOCABULARY, COMPREHENSION PASSAGES, AND GENERAL DRILLS |
| Fourteen | REVIEW |
| Final Exam |