Description:

This course will continue the presentation of vocabulary and basic structural patterns begun in Elementary Arabic I. There will be a continuation of comprehension, listening, reading, writing from an everyday use emphasis. This course is taught in the spring semester. 5 hrs. lecture/wk.

Associated Costs: These are additional (out-of-pocket) expense considerations that students should expect in addition to the course tuition, fees, and textbooks. $10.

Supplies: Refer to the instructor's course syllabus for details about any supplies that may be required.

Textbook(s): For information see - http://bookstore.jccc.net

Course Fees: NONE

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course the student should be able to:

1. Describe people, activities, objects, and events.
2. Express and describe time-related concepts (days, months, etc.)
3. Share personal information, dates, school subjects, schedules and appointments.
4. Describe travel and professions.
5. Describe daily routines, transportation, foods, and drinks.
6. Express likes and dislikes; make lists of items, such as fruits and vegetables.
7. Describe places of residence, maps, directions and locations.
8. Express preference (places, foods, drinks, sports) and describe means of transportation.

Content Outline & Competencies:

I. Grammatically Correct Sentences in the Present, Past and Future
Tenses.
   A. Conjugate verbs in all simple tenses.
   B. Compare like and dislike qualities and quantities.
   C. Recognize and reproduce dual object pronoun combinations.
   D. Give and react to commands.

II. Multi-paragraph and Distinguishing Main Ideas.
   A. Abstract contextual information.
   B. Outline related elements within the text.

III. Data from Brief Oral Passages.
   A. Comprehend sentences—length utterances and brief series of
sentences.
   B. Enumerate actions from brief oral passages.
   C. Sequence a series of five actions.

IV. Related Sentences and Short Paragraphs on Learned Material.
   A. Recombine learned vocabulary and structures in simple sentences.
   B. Translate sentences from English to Arabic paying attention to the
idea to be expressed rather than word by word.
   C. Write one page compositions on a directed topic related to text.

V. Brief Phrases and Sentences to Questions about Familiar Topics.
   A. Make statements using learned materials expanding occasionally be
simple reconstruction of elements.
   B. Express self using vocabulary limited to basic object and places,
most common terms, and basic necessities.
   C. Give simple directions.

VI. Sensitivity to Cultural Behaviors and Expectations.
   A. Recognize basic geographical information of the Arab world.
   B. Explain some cultural constants that relate directly to daily life.
   C. Demonstrate appreciation of cultural differences by describing
attitudes towards elders, educational system, etc.

Methods of Evaluation of Competencies:

Evaluation of student mastery of course competencies will be accomplished using the following methods:

•	Exams & Quizzes  80%
•	Classroom attendance & performance 10%
•	Homework  10%

Grading will be based on the following level of mastery of stated
competencies:

  A 90—100%
  B 80—89%
  C 70—79%
  D 60—69%
  F   0—59%

Caveats: NONE

Disabilities:

If you are a student with a disability, and if you will be requesting accommodations, it is your responsibility to contact Access Services. Access Services will recommend any appropriate accommodations to your professor and his/her director. The professor and director will identify for you which accommodations will be arranged.

JCCC provides a range of services to allow persons with disabilities to participate in educational programs and activities. If you desire support services, contact the office of Access Services for Students With Disabilities (913) 469-8500, ext. 3521 or TDD (913) 469-3885. The Access Services office is located in the Success Center on the second floor of the Student Center.