No prior background in Arabic required. No prior background in Arabic required.
Lessons focus on reading comprehension and introducing more complex grammatical structures.
Exposes students to basic newspaper vocabulary and structure starting with analysis of headlines. Focuses on listening comprehension and reading to facilitate interactive conversations on complex subjects. Seeks to build a media vocabulary sufficient for students to grasp the gist of a newspaper article or news broadcast with minimal intervention of the dictionary. Prepares students for independent study in MSA focusing on stylistic devices, vocabulary refinement, and communicative skills. Ideal for scholars wishing to hone their ability to comprehend Arabic university lectures and to express themselves on technical subjects in speech and in writing.