This course continues the work undertaken in Advanced Arabic 1 and introduces students to more advanced and complex texts in Arabic. The course assumes previous knowledge of the language over two years or equivalent. Negotiation and debating techniques will be practiced on a broad range of topics as well as supervised discussions on relevant issues to further promote oral and listening skills.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. demonstrate routine written social correspondence and daily situational conversation in Arabic to an advanced level;
2. demonstrate appropriate application of Arabic grammar and vocabulary to an an advanced level;
3. initiate and maintain predictable face-to-face conversations in Arabic;
4. demonstrate advanced comprehension of the Arabic language presented in a variety of audiovisual sources; and
5. apply advanced oral skills in real Arabic speaking situations.