ARABIC99
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Survival Arabic: Arabic Language and Culture of Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine
Subject
ARABIC
Catalog Number
99
Title
Survival Arabic: Arabic Language and Culture of Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine
Course Description
Learning the basic elements of the Arabic language and culture of in Jordan, Lebanon, and Palestine (Shami/Levantine Arabic); developing listening, speaking, reading, writing and cultural proficiencies of the spoken language of this region, memorizing basic survival and communication language skills, learning how to write and read the Arabic alphabet in Modern standard Arabic; Introducing aspects of daily life, society and culture of these three countries. Open to students who have no prior exposure to Arabic language instruction before coming to Duke, and to students who are interested in doing civic engagement or study abroad in the Arabic speaking world.
Grading Basis
Graded
Course Typically Offered
Spring Only
Consent (Permission Number)
No Special Consent Required
Min Units
1
Max Units
1
Lecture
General Education Curriculum Codes
CCI - (CCI) Cross Cultural Inquiry, FL - (FL) Foreign Language, LG - (LG) Language: A&S Curriculum