ARAB 123 - Arabic III

5 CR

Continues ARAB 122. This final course in first-year Modern Standard Arabic consolidates students’ grasp of fundamental grammar and significantly expands their active vocabulary. Emphasis is placed on moving from sentence-level production to connected discourse in both speaking and writing. Grammatical topics include the future tense, an introduction to derived verb forms, and the subjunctive mood. The integration of a spoken dialect continues to parallel the MSA curriculum, improving functional communication skills. This course requires real-time interactive language practice.

Recommended: ARAB 122 or equivalent or instructor permission
Course Outcomes

Read and comprehend simple, authentic texts with the help of a dictionary.
Use a wider range of connectors and discourse markers to create a more fluid writing style that expresses opinions, narrates a story, provides simple explanations, or describes an experience across multiple time frames (past, present, future).
Participate in sustained conversations on topics related to personal interests, studies, and current events, using subjunctive and jussive moods after common particles.
Recognize the gist of informal conversations that include dialect on a familiar topic.
Analyze simple cultural products and practices (e.g., proverbs, social media trends, holiday traditions) and engage in basic intercultural dialogue, demonstrating awareness of cultural perspectives in the Arab world compared to the students’ own heritage.

GenEd Outcomes: Communication

Listening and Speaking
Writing

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