ARA 102 Winter 2026

ARA 102 Arabic for Intermediate Learners

Knowledge of the Arabic language and its associated cultural practices, values, attitudes, and norms opens more doors to the Muslim world and Arabic-speaking communities than would otherwise be available. In this course, students participate in lectures and interactive learning activities, engaging in the study of more complex grammatical structures and vocabulary in connection with Muslim and Arab cultures, daily life, festivals, poetry, music, stories, issues of identity, ethics, spirituality, and other facets of their culture. They use the structures and vocabulary in listening, speaking, and writing activities. Students explore various styles of writing and genres of literature from different periods of Islamic history through authentic, primary texts. They engage in intensive reading of writings on several cultural topics, enabling them to critically approach and evaluate prose, fiction, and non-fiction through literary theories. Closely reading the sources and engaging in scenario-based discussions would allow students to expand their vocabulary and develop discourse analysis skills, as well as improve their critical thinking abilities. Through independent research, students further their inquiry into the relationship between language and culture and produce and support their own theses.

Schedule

Saturday – 10 AM to 1 PM

12 Weeks + Exam