High School Arabic 2A and 2B
This is a continuation of Elementary Arabic I. It will focus on developing communicative skills emphasized in both oral and written skills, as well as developing the ability to communicate in Arabic about daily conversation topics. Upon completing this course, the student will be able to read, write, speak and understand basic Arabic as well as increasing cultural awareness. The student will be prepared for the Intermediate level of this course sequence.
Prerequisite: HS Arabic 1B or approval by BSN Instructor
Enduring Understanding
By the end of the semester the student should be able to carry on a basic conversation. Also, upon completion of this course, one will be able to read and create basic sentences using the fundamental grammatical tools that are taught at this level of Arabic.
Course Design
The text in this course, Al-Kitaab, will provide the students with the fundamentals of the Arabic language. The course will rely heavily on audio-lingual methods of language acquisition and stress comprehension, pronunciation and the development of reading skills.
Assessments
Attendance and class participation are essential. Homework assignments are designed to reinforce new grammatical concepts and enhance fluency of the language. Tests will be administered in 1-2 unit intervals. The tests determine 30% of the final grade. Class participation makes up 10% and the midterm and final exam is also 60% of the final grade.
Additional Resources Needed
Required Textbooks:
- Brustad, K., Al-Batal, M., & Al-Tonsi, A. (2004). Al-Kitaab fii Ta ‘allum al-‘Arabiyya with DVDs: A Textbook for Beginning Arabic: Part One. (2nd ed). Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press.
(ISBN 978-1-5890-1104-5) Publisher site
Required Technology:
- Computer that meets the minimum system requirements listed on the Live Classroom page
- Internet connection (Broadband preferred)
- Headset with microphone combination
- E-mail account (recommended)
- Printer
- Scanner or access to a fax machine (Your school should have this available for you
- DVD Player (in PC or consumer player)
- Web camera for computer (recommended
- Writing tablet (recommended)- (Genius Mouse Pen 8x6 - $50; Bamboo [Small] Pen tablet with pen only - $70 - from Amazon.com)
Content Topics
Unit 1
Idaafa, Possessive pronouns and Verbs
Unit 2
Present tense verbs and Verbal Sentences
Unit 3
Adj. Phrase, Formation of questions and Verbs and adverbs
Unit 4
Introduce the topic of weather and seasons
Unit 5
Interrogative phrases, why لماذا , Days of the week and Gerund
Unit 6
Using the verb: “Kaana” كا ن, how much بكم vs. how many, كم numbers from 1-10 and hobbies
Unit 7
Roots and patterns of words
Unit 8
Masculine, feminine, definite and indefinite forms. The Nisba adjective
Unit 9
Negating sentences using “laysa”
Unit 10
How to tell time
Unit 11
Present and past tense and irregular verbs