An introduction to the Arabic language and to the cultures of the Arabic-speaking world. Practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing at the beginning level. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. Offered fall semester.
Fall 2026 - Hybrid
Continuation of ARA 101. Practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing at the beginning level. Arabic culture integrated throughout. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in ARA 101 or credit.
Winter 2026 - Hybrid Winter 2027 - Hybrid
Continuation of ARA 102. Practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing at the intermediate level. Arabic culture integrated throughout. Supplemented by multimedia and the Language Resource Center. Students who did not complete ARA 102 at GVSU are strongly encouraged to take the free placement test in the Language Resource Center prior to registering. Counts toward the Arabic minor. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in ARA 102 or credit.
Continued practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing at the intermediate level. Review of grammar and expansion of vocabulary. Focus on Arabic culture through authentic texts and multimedia materials. Continuation of ARA 201. Students who did not complete ARA 201 at GVSU are strongly encouraged to take the free placement test in the Language Resource Center prior to registering. Counts toward the Arabic minor and the Middle East studies minor. Fulfills General Education Cultures - Global Perspectives. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: C (not C-) or better in ARA 201, or credit, or appropriate placement test score.
This course examines the cultural and linguistic contexts associated with food in the Arab world. Not only does this course build the vocabulary and structures related to Arabic food, it also offers practical hands-on opportunities to learn about ordering, buying, and cooking Arabic food. Offered fall semester every other year. Prerequisites: ARA 202.
This course provides a window into cultural understanding of Arab countries that is needed to carry out a successful visit to such countries. It focuses on learning about and exploring aspects of visiting such countries through themes that advance students' practical Arabic language when visiting an Arabic-speaking country. Offered winter semester. Prerequisite: ARA 202.
Winter 2027 - Hybrid
Readings, lectures, and/or discussions in specific topics not normally covered by other courses in the program. Offered on sufficient demand.
Winter 2026 - Hybrid
