MCCCD Program Description

Beginning Arabic Conversation I

Course: ARB115

First Term: 2005 Spring

Lecture 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s) 3 Load
Subject Type: Academic
Load Formula: S

Description: Conversational Arabic with emphasis on basic sentence structure, pronunciation and vocabulary. Designed to develop speaking and listening abilities with less emphasis on grammar

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Pronounce Arabic words, using standard sound patterns and intonations. (I) 2. Use verbal sentences and nominal sentences. (I) 3. Use Arabic greetings, introductions, and farewells. (II) 4. Give calendar dates, and ask time in Arabic. (III) 5. Identify countries, capital cities, and inhabitants of the Arabic world. (IV) 6. Ask and give directions in Arabic. (V) 7. Give and follow simple commands in Arabic. (VI) 8. Use numbers between 0 and 1,000,000 in Arabic. (VII) 9. Identify cognates of Arabic and English. (VIII) 10. Use adjectives in masculine and feminine forms. (IX) 11. Use Arabic vocabulary to converse about family members. (X) 12. Use Arabic vocabulary dealing with parts of the body. (X) 13. Use Arabic vocabulary dealing with the household. (X) 14. Use Arabic vocabulary related to food, the supermarket, and prices. (X) 15. Converse in Arabic on topics related to restaurants, the post office, the hotel, at the bank, and on a vacation. (XI) 16. Compare and contrast Arabic and Anglo cultures. (XII)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Arabic Pronunciation and Intonation A. Alphabets B. Short vowels and Sukoon C. Tanween D. Shaddah and short vowels E. Shaddah and Tanween F. Long vowels G. Solar Al and lunar Al H. Verbal and nominal sentences II. Greetings, Introductions, and Farewells III. Calendar Dates and Time IV. Arabic World and Cultures A. Countries B. Cities C. People V. Directions A. Giving them B. Getting them VI. Simple Commands A. Giving them B. Following them VII. Numbers VIII. Cognates IX. Adjective in Masculine and Feminine Forms X. Vocabulary A. Family B. Parts of the body C. Household D. Food, supermarket, and prices XI. Dialogues A. Restaurant B. Post office C. Hotel D. Bank E. Vacation XII. Arabic Culture and Anglo Culture A. Similarities B. Differences

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 10/26/2004

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