Arabic
4 courses · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ARABIC 1 Elementary Modern Standard Arabic I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 64-72 Lecture
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Introduction to the four basic language skills in functional modern Arabic – aural, oral, reading, and writing. Students learn the basics of Arabic script and pronunciation while building a foundational vocabulary. Arabic cultural norms, values, and customs are explored and serve as a basis for additional skill-building practice. This course may also require completion of supplemental assignments. Corresponds to the first year of high school Arabic.
ARABIC 2 Elementary Modern Standard Arabic II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 64-72 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: ARABIC 1 or
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continued presentation of the four basic language skills in functional modern Arabic - aural, oral, reading, and writing. Skills focus on the continuing practice of Arabic script, correct pronunciation, vocabulary expansion, and applying the rules of grammar and tense to simple declarative sentences and short conversations. Arabic cultural norms, values, and customs are explored and serve as a basis for additional skill-building practice. This course may also require completion of supplemental assignments. Corresponds to the second year of high school Arabic.
ARABIC 3 Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic I
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 64-72 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: ARABIC 2 or
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Review of basic Arabic grammar. Introduction to more complex sentence structures and verb tenses. Students use Modern Standard Arabic at an intermediate level in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Includes intermediate uses of Modern Standard Arabic alphabet, conversation strategies, and cultural interactions. Arabic cultural norms, values, and customs are explored and serve as a basis for additional skill-building practice. This course may also require completion of supplemental assignments.
ARABIC 4 Intermediate Modern Standard Arabic II
- Units
- 4
- Hours
- 64-72 Lecture
- Prerequisite
- Completion with a C or better in: ARABIC 3
- Transfers to
- CSU, UC
Continued study of Modern Standard Arabic leading to a more accurate understanding and use of the language through placing equal emphasis on advanced-level speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. Sophisticated vocabulary and complex grammatical structures are applied to speaking and writing assignments. Reading comprehension in Arabic is developed in the context of cultural texts and themes. This course may also require completion of supplemental assignments.