Arabic

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Arabic (ARB) course sequence

For-credit courses follow a four-semester sequence so that students may complete all elementary and intermediate courses in one language within two academic years.

Fall Courses

ARB 101
Novice Mid

The first part of the introductory sequence. Students acquire Novice Mid-level proficiency in the interpersonal, interpretive and presentational modes and begin to explore the cultural perspectives, products and practices of Arabic speakers.

ARB 201
Intermediate Low

The first part of the intermediate sequence. Students reinforce Novice High proficiency and acquire Intermediate Low competence across the three communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultures of Arabic speakers.

Spring Courses

ARB 102
Novice High

The second part of the introductory sequence. Students reinforce Novice Mid proficiency and acquire Novice High competence across the three communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultures of Arabic speakers.

ARB 202
Intermediate Mid

The second part of the intermediate sequence. Students reinforce Intermediate Low proficiency and acquire Intermediate Mid competence across the three communicative modes while continuing to explore the cultures of Arabic speakers.

Student learning objectives for each course align with the corresponding level of the NCSSFL–ACTFL Can-Do Benchmarks across five modes: interpersonal communication, presentational speaking, presentational writing, interpretive listening and interpretive reading.

Spring 2027

Course Title CRN Instructor Days Time Room Format
ARB 102.301 Elementary Arabic II 35049 Salloum, Georget TTH 5:30–6:45 PM JDMC 407 Blended (Ts, Rb)
ARB 202.001 Intermediate Arabic II 31019 Salloum, Georget TTH 4:00–5:15 PM JDMC 407 Blended Ts, Rb

Fall 2026

Course Title CRN Instructor Days Time Room Format
ARB 101.301 Elementary Arabic I 49086 Salloum, Georget TTH 5:30–6:45 PM JDMC 407 Blended (Ts, Rb)
ARB 201.301 Intermediate Arabic I 40093 Salloum, Georget TTH 4:00–5:15 PM JDMC 407 Blended (Ts, Rb)

Ts, Rb = Tuesday seated, Thursday Brightspace · JDMC = Jim D. Morris Center

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