Permission of instructor. May be elected for a total of six credits. Arabic 101 and 102 are offered Winter Term, 1983. This course provides an introduction to the phonology and script of modern literary Arabic and to the language's basic vocabulary and fundamental grammatical constructions. It offers combined training in listening, speaking, reading, writing and using the Arabic dictionary.
Students have access to a tutor for as many as four hours a week.
Amount of credit awarded depends on number of lessons satisfactorily completed. Students should consult instructor or course coordinator in advance for the schedule of lessons per credit hour. Arabic 101 may be taken for two to six credits. Course grade is based on review tests satisfactorily completed, the opinion of the tutor, and a final exam. Through-Self Instruction by E. McCarus et al.