Arabic Curriculum

Principles of Curriculum for the Arabic Language

• Use of Arabic
  1. The students will:
     1. be able to communicate (orally and in writing) effectively in standard Arabic on a variety of topics and in a variety of settings, using appropriate registers
     2. be able to read, understand, translate, and interpret (with the help of a dictionary where necessary) a variety of authentic materials written in Standard Arabic and Classical Arabic
     3. begin to be able to make use of their knowledge of Arabic in a professional context (research using Arabic, literary study, etc.)

 

• Explicit knowledge of Arabic

The students will:

1. demonstrate a knowledge of the structures (syntax, phonology, morphology) of written Standard Arabic and its registers (varieties of the language)
2. demonstrate that they understand the linguistic principles required to analyze Standard Arabic (parse a sentence, and begin to talk about Arabic morphology, sound system, and syntax academically).

 

• Knowledge of cultures where Arabic is used

Language teaching and culture teaching are not separated; therefore, students will have an understanding of how Arabic was used in Pre-Islamic Era and how modern Arabic is used.
 

• Generic skills

During their study of Arabic, the students will also enhance or acquire generic and transferable skills. They will:
1. be able to work with others as a part of a team
2. be able to demonstrate some ability as an ‘independent learner
 
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