Arabic Level V is based on newspaper articles from different parts of the Arab world. The articles revolve around several themes, and the structure of the language is discussed and reviewed. Course material focuses on professional topics of everyday interest including health, economic and popular culture such as: Arab Markets (historical markets, markets of Jeddah, Om Derman market), and Arab songs. At the end of the course, students should be able to read Arabic newspapers with a good general understanding, especially on familiar topics. Students should be able to express themselves by combining and recombining known elements.
Prerequisites
Grade of “C” or higher in Arabic IV, or equivalent proficiency in the language as determined by a placement test.
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