Arabic ARABC

ARABC 001A Elementary Arabic

Units

5

Hours

Lecture Hours: 5

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Repeatable: No

Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Degree Applicable: AA/AS

Credit by Exam: Yes

Students will develop a basic ability to understand, speak, read, and write the Arabic language. They will learn frequently used sentence patterns that allow them to communicate on a basic level utilizing their reading and writing skills; and students will learn and appreciate diverse Arabic culturally appropriate practices.The Arabic taught in this course is Modern Standard Arabic (MSA); however, references will be made to major dialects in the Arab World (Levantine & Egyptian).

Not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.

ARABC 001B Elementary Arabic

Units

5

Hours

Lecture Hours: 5

Prerequisite

ARABC 001A with C or better

Transfers to

CSU, UC

Repeatable: No

Grading: L

Cal-GETC: None District GE: None

Advisory Level: Read: 3 Write: 3 Math: None

Degree Applicable: AA/AS

Students will develop their communication skills to the mid- to high-novice level in all of the five areas of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will acquire additional vocabulary, and will read and write simple materials. Students will continue to explore and develop an appreciation for the divers cultures of the Arabic-speaking world. Arabic taught in this course is Modern Standard Arabic (MSA); however, references will be made to major dialects in the Arab World (Levantine & Egyptian).

Not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules.