Business Arabic

3 Credits · Level: Undergraduate

Students are required to have Intermediate MSA or permission of instructor. This course explores the language of Arabic business as used in readings, correspondence, and documents. This course prepares high intermediate-level students for successful communication in the Arabic-speaking business world. The course builds upon students' existing knowledge with an emphasis on practical, real-life business applications of Arabic language vocabulary, structure and functionality. Its aim is to provide students with the basic cross-cultural understanding, and the accuracy in spoken and written communication necessary to effectively participate in the Arabic speaking business world. Course content includes exploration of the methods, vocabulary and techniques of Arabic language communications in finance, marketing, and general commercial transactions.