Lead Faculty: Dr. Ramin Sarraf
The Certificate in Arabic Language and Culture consists of intermediate proficiency-oriented coursework in Arabic language acquisition, as well as instruction in essential knowledge and understanding of history, culture, geography, and politics of the Arab world. The program prepares students for a variety of career paths in government, military, business, and education.
Requirements (6 courses, 18.0 quarter units)
ARB 100 - Beginning Arabic I (4.5 quarter units)
(Co-requisite: ARB 100A)
ARB 100A - Beginning Arabic I Lab (1.5 quarter units)
(Co-requisite: ARB 100)
Language content includes: Useful Phrases in Tourism, Business, Military and Government Operations, and the Arabic Alphabet. Culture content includes topics such as: Religion, Business Etiquette, Politics, Political Geography, and History.
ARB 101 - Beginning Arabic II (4.5 quarter units)
ARB 101A - Beginning Arabic II Lab (1.5 quarter units)
(Co-requisite: ARB 101) (Prerequisites: ARB 100/100A)
Language content includes: Basic Listening Comprehension, Grammar Basics, and Beginning Conversation. Culture content includes topics such as: Social Structure in the Arabic Culture, Arabic Music, Arabic Cuisine, Politics, and History.
ARB 200 - Intermediate Arabic I (4.5 quarter units)
(Co-requisite: ARB 200A) (Prerequisites: ARB 101/101A)
ARB 200A - Intermediate Arabic I Lab (1.5 quarter units)
(Co-requisite: ARB 200) (Prerequisites: ARB 101/101A)
Language content includes: Specialized Terminology in Business, Construction, Government, and Military, Basic Writing, and Intermediate Conversation. Culture content includes topics such as: Arabic Poetry and Literature, Globalization and Its Impact, Politics, and History.