Grand Valley offers two full years (16 credits) of instruction in Arabic: 101, 102, 201, and 202. The 201 course satisfies the B.A. degree cognate. Courses in Arabic are part of the Middle East studies minor. Plans are under way to increase offerings in these and other less-commonly taught languages.

Classes are conducted primarily in Arabic.

ARA 101 Elementary Arabic I

An introduction to the language with an emphasis on understanding, speaking, and reading, complemented by taped materials available in the language laboratory. Not for credit for students with prior college Arabic. Four credits. Offered fall semester.

ARA 102 Elementary Arabic II

Continuation of 101. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in 101, or credit. Four credits. Offered winter semester.

ARA 180 Special Topics in Arabic

Expectations of students approximate those in other 100-level courses. May be repeated when content differs. Variable credit. Offered on sufficient demand.

ARA 201 Intermediate Arabic I

Continued study of grammar and vocabulary aimed at the mastery of more difficult reading and conversation. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in 102, or credit. Four credits. Offered fall semester.

ARA 202 Intermediate Arabic II

Continuation of 201. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in 201, or credit. Four credits. Offered winter semester.

ARA 280 Special Topics in Arabic

Course content varies. Expectations of students approximate those in other 200-level courses. May be repeated when content differs. No more than four credits can be applied to the minor or major. Variable credit. Offered on sufficient demand.

ARA 380 Special Topics in Arabic

Three credits. Offered on sufficient demand.

ARA 480 Special Topics in Arabic

Course content varies. Expectations of students approximate those in other 400-level courses. May be repeated when content differs. Variable credit. Offered on sufficient demand.