Arabic I

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In our non-credit Continuing Education Arabic Language Level I course, you will acquire the fundamentals of the Arabic language and culture, enabling you to achieve basic comprehension and communication skills. This course focuses on building your listening, reading and writing abilities, providing a comprehensive introduction to the language. You will learn the Arabic alphabet and pronunciation of each letter, including the various harakat (diacritical marks), which are essential for proper reading and understanding.

Through engaging lessons and practical exercises, you will develop a solid foundation in Arabic, empowering you to interact with confidence in everyday situations. Join us to start your journey into the rich and diverse world of the Arabic language and culture.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes

Benefits:

  1. Cultural Understanding: Gain insights into Arabic culture, enhancing your appreciation and awareness of its rich traditions and customs.
  2. Foundational Skills: Build your foundation in reading and writing Arabic, essential for further language studies or personal enrichment.
  3. Convenience and Accessibility: Enjoy the convenience of a Continuing Education course, making learning more flexible and accessible.

Learning Outcomes:

  1. Alphabet Mastery: Learn the Arabic alphabet and accurately pronounce letters with different harakat, improving your reading proficiency.
  2. Basic Comprehension: Develop the ability to understand and interpret simple Arabic texts, laying the groundwork for more advanced language studies.
  3. Effective Communication: Acquire essential skills that enable you to communicate basic ideas and information effectively in Arabic.

Prerequisites

This course is for beginning Arabic speakers; there is no prerequisite.

Instructor

Arabic I

Farnaz Perry

Farnaz Perry is a language teacher with 25 years of experience in the field. Prior to joining the team of instructors at UWM’s Continuing Education program, she taught Arabic language and culture at Swarthmore, Haverford and Bryn Mawr Colleges and… read more

Notes

CEUs are not transferable to college or university transcripts. This is a noncredit personal enrichment program. Progress and courses completed are marked by Continuing Education Units.

Testimonials

This was the best online class I have taken in five years, and I’ve taken many language classes in multiple states and even out of this country through zoom. I really hope you’ll be offering a continuation of this class because it was the most organized, creative, really resourceful, terrific teacher. She was the best and it was really worthwhile.

2025 Participant

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