At this Advanced level of Arabic, you are expected to have mastered language mechanics and possess a high intermediate level of proficiency in Modern Standard Arabic. The course is designed to enable you to attain solid, advanced-level proficiency or higher in the various language skills. Readings at this level are extensive and varied in terms of genres and academic interests. They consist exclusively of authentic materials on various contemporary and classical topics in language, literature, and the social sciences.
Chapters from books, novels, and lengthy articles form the backbone of this course. You will be able analyze the stylistic features of different genres and texts. Special emphasis is placed on understanding the nuances of the language and the use of idiomatic expressions and rhetorical devices. At the advanced level, you also study the basic structures and phonological system of one of the major colloquial dialects. The study of the dialect is uniquely integrated into the general curriculum, emphasizing the linguistic realities in the Arab World. This level helps refine and practice your listening, speaking, reading, and writing. You learn how to use and extend your advanced vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills more consciously and effectively. Emphasis is on speaking extemporaneously, use of idioms and special expressions, and identifying intent and emotions by recognizing tone, content, and word usage.
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