The core objective of this course is the development of speaking and listening skills of students at the Advanced Level of Arabic, moving beyond vocabulary and structure acquisition to interacting in Arabic on multiple professional and social levels. We will focus on the pragmatics of the language—understanding how context, social hierarchy, and intent change the way we speak—and the cultural nuances embedded within contemporary topics. This will be achieved through the introduction of multimedia materials in Modern Standard Arabic. The materials selected will aim to help the students acquire socio-cultural competence while advancing their aural and oral communication skills. Students will work individually, in pairs, and in groups to prepare skits and reports for oral presentations. This class is conducted entirely in Arabic.
- Instructor of record: Amira Ghazy