ARABIC99

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Survival Arabic: Arabic Language and Culture of Lebanon, Jordan, and Palestine

Asian & Middle Eastern Studies A&S - Arts and Sciences

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