Elementary Arabic I
HDS 4345A
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Description
Introduces students to the phonology and script of classical/modern standard Arabic and covers the basic morphology and syntax of the written language. Emphasis on the development of the four skills (reading, speaking, listening, and writing). Samples of modern (contemporary) and classical styles of writing introduced into basic syllabus, and audio-visual material from the contemporary Arabic media. Required textbooks: (1) Alif Baa (with multimedia), 3rd edition. (2) Al-Kitaab fii Ta'allum al-'Arabiyya:, Part I, 3rd edition. Note: Not open to auditors. Cannot be taken sat/unsat. Jointly offered in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Arabic AA.
School
Harvard Divinity School
Credits
4
Cross Reg
Not Available for BTI Cross Registration
Subject
Harvard Divinity School
Grading Basis
HDS Letter Graded
MTS/ThM Area of Focus
N/A
Arts of Ministry
N/A
MDiv Histories, Theologies, and Practices
N/A
Language Course Type
Basic Language Course
Language Taught
Arabic
MDiv Scriptural Interpretation
N/A
Course Level
N/A
