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Note: Students unsure of their language level should contact the Department of Modern Languages about a placement test. In addition, all students, including first-year students, may obtain special permission to register in a higher course if they have sufficient background in the language.
For students with no previous knowledge of Arabic, this course introduces spoken and written Modern Standard Arabic with emphasis on the development of communicative skills. Prepares students for progression directly to Arabic 2250. Note that students who have successfully completed Grade 12U Arabic or equivalent cannot take this course for credit.
For students with some background in Arabic, this course develops communicative skills and the ability to use Modern Standard Arabic. Prepares students for progression into Arabic 2250. Students are enrolled on the basis of a placement test.
Antirequisite(s):Grade 12U Arabic and Arabic 1030.
This course is designed to build upon skills in reading and speaking Arabic developed in earlier courses. Students will gain increased vocabulary and a greater understanding of more complex grammatical structures. They will be able to approach prose, fiction, and non-fiction written in the language.
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Prerequisite(s):Arabic 1030 or Grade 12U Arabic or the former Arabic 002, International and Comparative Studies 008, or permission of the Department.