Arabic Courses

101 Elementary Arabic – This course is designed to introduce the students to the fundamental concepts of Modern Standard Arabic as well as the cultures of the Arabic speaking countries.  In the first block, the students will be introduced to the Arabic alphabet and sound system and oral production.  Students will learn to produce words and culturally appropriate phrases and simple sentences that will facilitate the entry into the Arabic culture.  The second block is designed to further develop and strengthen knowledge acquired in the first block.  The course will also introduce new and more complex concepts of the Arabic language.  In class, students will build their vocabulary corpus and learn how to use them in more appropriate cultural settings.  The teaching methodology will remain immersive and communicative within simulated cultural context.  Usage of language acquisition technologies will be stressed to facilitate proficiency and address differences in learning styles among students. 2 units – Foster

201 Intermediate Arabic (first block) --  This course is the next sequence after AR101.  It is designed to further develop and strengthen knowledge acquired in 101.  The course will also introduce new and more complex concepts of the Arabic language.  In class, students will continue building their vocabulary corpus and learn how to use it in more appropriate  cultural settings.  1 unit – Foster

202 Intermediate Arabic (second block) – This course is the next sequence after Arabic 201.  It is designed to further develop and strengthen knowledge acquired in the 201.  The course will also introduce new and more complex concepts of the Arabic language.  In class, students will continue building their vocabulary corpus and learn how to use them in more appropriate cultural settings.  1 unit – Foster

Hebrew Courses

RE121, 122: An introduction to the Hebrew language, including vocabulary, grammar and syntax, with emphases on reading passages from the Hebrew Bible and developing conversational skills in modern Hebrew .25 unit  —  Chumash.

RE221, 222: A brief survey of Semitic languages, focusing on the reading and writing of Hebrew phonology, grammar and syntax. Simple biblical and modern prose will be studied. Adjunct credit will be available to those students who pass an entrance examination indicating sufficient previous study for skill maintenance .25 unit  —  Chumash.

RE321, 322:  Advanced work in Semitic language, focusing on the reading, writing of Hebrew phonology, grammar & syntax.25 unit  —  Chumash.