Intermediate Modern Arabic II

This intermediate-level course is designed for students who know the Arabic language's basic grammatical and lexical features. It enables students to further strengthen their language skills in Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) by increasing the fluency and spontaneity of language use and adequacy of interaction and understanding of critical aspects of Arab culture. Students broaden their range of vocabulary for active use, acquire control of higher-level Arabic grammar, and increase their listening and reading comprehension, interactive and creative speaking, and writing skills. The course incorporates individual and group work, oral presentations, class discussions and debates, and daily homework using digitized tools such as Flipgrid, Kahoot, Quizlet, and others. Arabic is the only medium of instruction and communication during the program. The course focuses on introducing different aspects of Arab culture and society. In addition, students are exposed to the contemporary language of the media.