
Course Description
This course is designed for learners who are familiar with the Arabic alphabet and possess some basic communication skills. It focuses on real-life situations that travelers and residents in the Middle East may experience. By the end of the course, students will be able to interact with native speakers in a range of everyday contexts such as ordering food, visiting tourist attractions, asking for and giving directions, shopping, and inquiring about prices.
Course duration
The course requires a total of 120 instructional hours
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Engage in basic social interactions and request essential information while demonstrating awareness of cultural norms in Arab societies
- Talk about themselves, their education, and their family in conversations with native speakers
- Understand simple written texts on familiar and everyday topics
- Write short paragraphs to describe personal experiences and information
Knowledge
The course covers the following themes:
- Arab culture with a focus on food and outings
- Tourist attractions across the Middle East
- Shopping practices and vocabulary
- Employment and workplace basics
- Making and receiving phone calls
Assessment Overview
Student progress will be evaluated through the following components:
- Online activities (60%)
- Writing assignments (20%)
- Tests (20%)
- Teacher: Hadeel Saleh