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Modern Standard Arabic | Coloquial Arabic | Social Science Courses

Modern Standard Arabic

ARSK 131 - Modern Standard Arabic I (Fall & Spring - 8 hrs/wk, 3 credits. Summer - 12 hrs/wk, 3 credits) - For students with no previous knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic.

This course is designed for students requiring Arabic for academic purposes. It introduces students to the Arabic script and phonology, and combines training in the four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Its methodology entails the introduction of basic vocabulary and grammatical structures through oral communication activities, followed by short readings and situational dialogues in which the newly introduced structures are utilized.

Assessment includes:      classroom participation;      regular written assignments;      achievement tests; mid-term examination;     final examination.

Course materials: Birzeit University course pack.

ARSK 132 - Modern Standard Arabic II (Fall & Spring - 8 hrs/wk, 3 credits. Summer - 12 hrs/wk, 3 credits) - For students who have completed the prerequisite course, ARSK 131, or its equivalent.

Conducted entirely in Arabic, and using a communicative approach, this course continues discussion of the basic structure of the Arabic language beyond the basics introduced in ARSK 131. It is designed to further develop the four language skills using selected texts on various cultural, social and political issues.

Assessment includes:      classroom participation;      regular written assignments and achievement tests;     achievement tests; mid-term examinations; final examination.

Course materials: Birzeit University course pack.

ARSK 231 - Modern Standard Arabic III (Fall & Spring - 8 hrs/wk, 3 credits. Summer - 12 hrs/wk, 3 credits) - For students who have completed the prerequisite course, ARSK 132, or its equivalent.

This course continues to develop the four language skills by introducing higher level literary and socio-political texts. Students improve their ability to express more abstract ideas and opinions in oral and written forms through the discussion of selected texts (mainly authentic), including newspaper articles, and pieces from various literary genres.

Assessment includes:      classroom participation;      regular oral presentations;      written assignments related to various texts;      a final paper of 8-10 pages; achievement tests; mid-term examinations; final examination.

Course materials: Birzeit University course pack.

ARSK 232 - Modern Standard Arabic IV - (Fall & Spring - 8 hrs/wk, 3 credits. Summer - 12 hrs/wk, 3 credits) - For students who have completed the prerequisite course, ARSK 231, or its equivalent.

The course is designed to increase students' ability to read items related to social, economic, political and cultural life. The selected texts for this course are authentic and introduced using content- based approach, were content of texts are integrated with second language teaching aims.

Assessment includes:      classroom participation;      regular oral presentations;      written assignments related to various texts;     a final paper of 8-10 pages; achievement tests; mid-term examinations; final examination.

Course materials: Birzeit University course pack.

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Courses Modern Standard Arabic \| Coloquial Arabic \| Social Science Courses Study Options and Accreditation Modern Standard Arabic *ARSK 131 - Modern Standard Arabic I* (Fall & Spring - 8 hrs/wk, 3 credits. Summer - 12 hrs/wk, 3 credits) - For students with no previous knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic. This course is designed for students requiring Arabic for academic purposes. It introduces students to the Arabic script and phonology, and combines training in the four language skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Its methodology entails the introduction of basic vocabulary and grammatical structures through oral communication activities, followed by short readings and situational dialogues in which the newly introduced structures are utilized. Assessment includes: classroom participation; regular written assignments; achievement tests; mid-term examination; final examination. Course materials: Birzeit University course pack. *ARSK 132 - Modern Standard Arabic II* (Fall & Spring - 8 hrs/wk, 3 credits. Summer - 12 hrs/wk, 3 credits) - For students who have completed the prerequisite course, ARSK 131, or its equivalent. Conducted entirely in Arabic, and using a communicative approach, this course continues discussion of the basic structure of the Arabic language beyond the basics introduced in ARSK 131. It is designed to further develop the four language skills using selected texts on various cultural, social and political issues. Assessment includes: classroom participation; regular written assignments and achievement tests; achievement tests; mid-term examinations; final examination. Course materials: Birzeit University course pack. *ARSK 231 - Modern Standard Arabic III* (Fall & Spring - 8 hrs/wk, 3 credits. Summer - 12 hrs/wk, 3 credits) - For students who have completed the prerequisite course, ARSK 132, or its equivalent. This course continues to develop the four language skills by introducing higher level literary and socio-political texts. Students improve their ability to express more abstract ideas and opinions in oral and written forms through the discussion of selected texts (mainly authentic), including newspaper articles, and pieces from various literary genres. Assessment includes: classroom participation; regular oral presentations; written assignments related to various texts; a final paper of 8-10 pages; achievement tests; mid-term examinations; final examination. Course materials: Birzeit University course pack. *ARSK 232 - Modern Standard Arabic IV* - (Fall & Spring - 8 hrs/wk, 3 credits. Summer - 12 hrs/wk, 3 credits) - For students who have completed the prerequisite course, ARSK 231, or its equivalent. The course is designed to increase students' ability to read items related to social, economic, political and cultural life. The selected texts for this course are authentic and introduced using content- based approach, were content of texts are integrated with second language teaching aims. Assessment includes: classroom participation; regular oral presentations; written assignments related to various texts; a final paper of 8-10 pages; achievement tests; mid-term examinations; final examination. Course materials: Birzeit University course pack. .