Spring 2024
ARABIC 115B 001 - LEC 001
Colloquial Arabic
Amel By Belguith
Class #:33158
Units: 4
Instruction Mode:
In-Person Instruction
Offered through
Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures
Current Enrollment
Total Open Seats:
11
Enrolled: 7
Waitlisted: 0
Capacity: 18
Waitlist Max: 5
No Reserved Seats
Hours & Workload
8 hours of outside work hours per week, and 4 hours of instructor presentation of course materials per week.
Final Exam
MON, MAY 6TH
07:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Dwinelle B3
Course Catalog Description
This course introduces students to Egyptian Colloquial Arabic and the cultures of the region in which it is spoken. The focus of the course is on speaking and listening, but also includes readings from printed materials. The course draws on various media including advertisements, theater, and film composed in colloquial style. This course will also expose students to literature composed in colloquial. Moreover, students will study the social stratification in the Egyptian society along with a analysis of the speech of each social level. Students use their knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic as a platform for learning to communicate in Egyptian colloquial.
Rules & Requirements
Requisites
- ARABIC 115A with a minimum grade of C- or with the consent of the instructor
Repeat Rules
Reserved Seats
Current Enrollment
No Reserved Seats
Textbooks & Materials
See class syllabus or https://calstudentstore.berkeley.edu/textbooks for the most current information.
Guide to Open, Free, & Affordable Course Materials
Associated Sections
None