ARABIC
Honors Arabic I
1 credit
In this beginning course students
will gain the basic skills needed to
communicate in classic Arabic/Fusha.
Although the main goal will be to
develop listening and speaking skills,
students will also learn the Arabic
alphabet. Through activities and
practical conversations, students will
understand basic language patterns as
well as pronunciation and vocabulary.
The course will cover essential grammar,
vocabulary, and expressions that are
used in daily conversation and travel.
Middle Eastern culture, with emphasis
on Lebanon, will be intertwined with
direct language instruction.
Honors Arabic II
1 credit
Prerequisite: B or better in Arabic I or
placement by instructor
Students will continue to expand their
grammar, vocabulary and writing skills
along with their knowledge of Middle
Eastern cultures. More reading and
writing will be included in the class
schedule. Students will become more
comfortable conversing and expressing
themselves.
CHINESE
Honors Chinese I
1 credit
This beginning level Chinese course
offers an introduction to Chinese
language and culture. It focuses on
the listening and speaking of basic
everyday Mandarin Chinese, as well as
reading and writing simplified Chinese
characters and the pronunciation system,
Pinyin. Meanwhile, traditional Chinese
characters will be introduced. Both
traditional and current Chinese customs
and culture in China and Taiwan will
be discussed in class. Regular quizzes
in listening, reading and writing will be
included in the class schedule.
traditional and current culture. Regular
quizzes in listening, speaking, reading
and writing will be included in the class
schedule, as will regular Chinese reading
and writing assignments. Part of the class
is conducted in Mandarin Chi