World Language

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Arabic II

Course Code: 12222X0/11225X0

Course Level: Academic/Honors

Course Offering: Semester for 1 credit

Prerequisites

Successful completion of Arabic 1 or ability to demonstrate mastery of level 1 Arabic. Native speakers who speak Arabic and have basic knowledge of the Arabic alphabet and the writing system are allowed to bypass Arabic 1. Confirmation from the Arabic instructor is required.

Course Description

This course is a continuation of a beginning-level Arabic I course that will introduce students to a variety of areas of language learning. Unlike other online Arabic courses, this course focuses on the spoken language to prepare students for communicating quickly in the language in different real-life situations.

Students will be engaged in a variety of activities that include role-plays, interviews, surveys, word games, discussions, and recording their own voices. Simple grammatical structures are practiced in innovative & interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind throughout the course. Weekly practice with conversation coaches, who are native speakers of Arabic, is provided online. Culture is also presented throughout the course to help students understand the context of the language and to better understand the perspectives of the Arabic language.

Course Materials

Course Work Grade Determination

Pre-Assessments: 0%

Check Your Knowledge: 0%

Activities: 30%

Assignment: 25%

Assessments: 25%

Take-Two Activities: 0%

Final Exam or Project: 20%

Course Alignment

Course Alignment Chart

Course at A Glance

Course at a Glance

Conversation Sessions

NCVPS offers Conversation Coach Sessions twice a week. These are 45-minute small group sessions designed to support language development through real-time speaking practice. Each student is assigned both a course teacher and a dedicated conversation coach, ensuring ongoing support and guidance throughout the course.