Arabic
3 courses · San Diego City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
ARAB 101 First Course in Arabic
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
This course is an introduction to the sound and writing system of the Arabic language. The course also provides students with the basic structural and lexical knowledge to enable them to communicate orally and in writing in Arabic at a beginning level. Emphasis is placed on developing the students' ability to perform language functions in real-life situations through structured activities and grammatical exercises and on providing students with an overview of Arabic culture. This course is for all students interested in learning Arabic.
ARAB 102 Second Course in Arabic
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- ARAB 101 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This interactive course builds upon the structural and lexical base of the Arabic language to move students from a beginning to a beginning-intermediate communication level through the introduction of a variety of noun and verb forms including the present and past tenses. Emphasis is placed on developing the student's ability to perform language functions in real-life situations through structured activities and grammatical exercises and on providing students with an overview of Arabic history, customs and culture. This course is for students in their second semester of Arabic.
ARAB 201A Third Course in Arabic
- Units
- 5
- Hours
- 80 - 90 hours lecture
- Prerequisite
- ARAB 102 with a Grade of "C" or better, or equivalent
This course is an interactive study of Arabic at the intermediate level. Students use increasingly complex Arabic language structures and vocabulary to listen, speak, read and write at the intermediate level. This course is designed for all students interested in the Arabic language.