An introduction to the Arabic language and to the cultures of the Arabic-speaking world. Practice in speaking, listening, reading, writing at the beginning level. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. Offered fall semester.
Fall 2024 - Hybrid
Continuation of ARA 101. Practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing at the beginning level. Arabic culture integrated throughout. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in ARA 101 or credit.
Winter 2025 - Hybrid
Continuation of ARA 102. Practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing at the intermediate level. Arabic culture integrated throughout. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. Students who did not complete ARA 102 at GVSU are strongly encouraged to take the free placement test in the Language Resource Center prior to registering. Counts towards the Arabic minor. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in ARA 102, or credit.
Continued practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing at the intermediate level. Review of grammar and expansion of vocabulary. Focus on Arabic culture through authentic texts and multimedia materials. Continuation of ARA 201. Students who did not complete ARA 201 at GVSU are strongly encouraged to take the free placement test in the Language Resource Center prior to registering. Counts toward the Arabic minor and the Middle East studies minor. Fulfills Cultures - Global Perspectives. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in ARA 201, or credit, or appropriate placement test score.
Readings, lectures, and/or discussions in specific topics not normally covered by other courses in the program. Offered on sufficient demand.
Fall 2024 - Hybrid Winter 2025 - Hybrid