Beginning Arabic Develop beginning skills in standard Arabic.
Students learn basic listening, speaking and reading and writing skills.
Narrative-based content is used to encourage conversation in and out of the classroom. Al-Kitaab textbook is required. Vocabulary is introduced and reinforced orally to maximize comprehension and encourage conversational skills before Chinese characters and their Romanized spellings are taught. Pronunciation drills, useful conversational phrases, and a study of Chinese etiquette and customs make this course an excellent foundation for business or personal use. Chinese for Today textbook is required.