Fall 2020 - ARAB 100 D100
Introduction to Arabic I (3)
Class Number: 5864
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Sep 9 – Dec 8, 2020: Mon, Wed, 10:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Burnaby -
Exam Times + Location:
Dec 19, 2020
Sat, 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Rastin Mehri
rmehri@sfu.ca
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
Includes the study of the modern standard Arabic language, its grammar and vocabulary, and provide students with basic written and oral skills. Provide students with a history of Arabic literature, texts and expose them to the (modern) language, and to some major aspects of the Middle Eastern and North African cultures. Students with credit for LANG 134 or ARAB 134 may not take this course for further credit.
COURSE DETAILS:
ARAB 100 will include the study of Modern Standard Arabic language, its grammar and vocabulary, and it will provide students with basic written skills in Standard Arabic. This course will also provide students with a history of Classical Arabic texts and expose them to the (modern) Arabic language and some major aspects of Middle Eastern/Arab culture.
PLEASE NOTE: Students are expected to be available on the scheduled days and times set for the course. Instruction will be delivered remotely during the set class times.
STUDENT SUITABILITY FOR THIS COURSE
ARAB 100 is an introductory course designed for students with no background in Arabic language. Students who are discovered to have a control of the Arabic language beyond the content of this course will be required to withdraw.
Students who are unsure about their language level and suitability for this course may contact the Course Chair to arrange for a placement interview: rmehri@sfu.ca
Grading
- Quizzes (x4) 40%
- Midterm 20%
- Final Exam 30%
- Assignments and Class Participation 10%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
The Course Package for this course will be made available on SFU CANVAS.
Registrar Notes:
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TEACHING AT SFU IN FALL 2020
Teaching at SFU in fall 2020 will be conducted primarily through remote methods. There will be in-person course components in a few exceptional cases where this is fundamental to the educational goals of the course. Such course components will be clearly identified at registration, as will course components that will be “live” (synchronous) vs. at your own pace (asynchronous). Enrollment acknowledges that remote study may entail different modes of learning, interaction with your instructor, and ways of getting feedback on your work than may be the case for in-person classes. To ensure you can access all course materials, we recommend you have access to a computer with a microphone and camera, and the internet. In some cases your instructor may use Zoom or other means requiring a camera and microphone to invigilate exams. If proctoring software will be used, this will be confirmed in the first week of class.
Students with hidden or visible disabilities who believe they may need class or exam accommodations, including in the current context of remote learning, are encouraged to register with the SFU Centre for Accessible Learning (caladmin@sfu.ca or 778-782-3112).