Advanced MSA Heritage I

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

Advanced Modern Standard Arabic for Heritage Speakers I is a continuation of the course ARAB-121 which is designed for students who speak fluent Arabic but who require instruction at the intermediate level on how to read and write Modern Standard Arabic. ARAB 221 will focus on improve the student’s performance of three basic skills: (1) reading authentic texts covering various topics at the advanced level; (2) writing structurally sound compositions on both abstract and concrete subjects with correct usage of vocabulary items and textual cohesion; (3) speaking in formal situations using Modern Standard Arabic with increased comfort and ease. By the completion of this course, the student will have the proficiency needed to continue to the Advanced Level.