Arabic for Beginners will introduce students to both written Arabic and basic conversational Arabic in order to provide the foundations for further study in the Arabic language. The course is designed for students with little or no background in the Arabic language. It is open to accepting some students with introductory background, but they must be ready to revisit some introductory material.

Students will learn Arabic script and basic grammar rules, expand their vocabulary, and practice conversational Arabic used in everyday encounters. They will also watch films, listen to music and discuss cultural topics related to language use. This course prepares students for language-based area programs, and for advanced first year Arabic language requirements.