Arabic Course 102 (Level 2)

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If you want to learn to speak Arabic, our Arabic classes are ideal for adult learners to enjoy a practical and social experience while you learn Arabic language and culture. Learn Arabic the smart way with Arabic courses at CCE, the University of Sydney.

Level A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

This course will expand upon introductory material covered in Arabic Course 101, with a greater focus on grammatical structure and speaking skills while increasing vocabulary.

Outcomes

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

• recognise all the extra special characters in the Arabic language
• recognise certain grammatical markers that are used in the higher register of formal Arabic
• recognise the usage of the subject and the possessive pronouns
• use verbs with all persons (formal and colloquia)
• recognise the possessive pronoun agreement
• increase your vocabulary by an additional 800 words
• introduce yourself: identity, profession, place of living
• place an order in a restaurant or coffee shop
• read and understand vocalised simple text
• write simple short sentences used in greetings and in introducing youself.

Content

This course covers the following topics:

• the Taa Marbuu Ta
• the Alif Maqsoora
• writing the Hamza
• the Tanween
• the definite article
• the Nisba adjective
• subject pronouns – dual and plural
• Ismiyyah sentence
• names and gender
• housework.

Intended Audience

Suitable for A1 level students, those who have completed Arabic 101 or those who have completed 20 hours of recent face-to-face tuition.

Delivery Style

Delivered as a series of interactive workshops where active participation is encouraged.

Prescribed Text

Alif Baa: Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds (3rd Edition 2010) by Brustad et al., Georgetown University Press, ISBN: 9781589016323.

Al-Kitaab Fii Ta Callum Al-cArabiyya: A Textbook for Beginning Arabic: Part One (3rd Edition) by Abbas Al-Tonsi, Kristen Brustad & Mahmoud Al-Batal, Georgetown University Press, ISBN: 9781589017368.

Based on Chapters 9-10 of Alif Baa and Chapter 1 of Al-Kitaab. The text is used for activities and forms the basis for consolidation and practice between meetings. Additional supplementary resources will also be provided to cover general topics.

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Please Note

Selected Language and Culture courses that teach spoken language may include use of language immersion (course instruction in the selected language) as part of the training strategy.