Modern Standard Arabic II
X51 (3 semester units in Near Eastern Studies)
(formerly Classical Arabic II)
This course is a continuation of Modern Standard Arabic I. It trains you to use more sophisticated grammatical structures, to expandyour vocabulary, and to gain a basic knowledge of some aspects of Arabic art and culture. You improve your ability to read, write, and converse in modern standard Arabic; you also introduce some spoken Arabic into your conversation for more natural communication with native Arabic speakers. In addition to the texts, other resources will be made available to students to improve their level of fluency.
Enrollment is limited.Prerequisite: Modern Standard Arabic I X50 or equivalent.
There are currently no sections open for enrollment.
Sections closed for enrollment
Wed. Jan. 16, Berkeley
SAED MUHSSIN, M.F.A., is a translator, instructor, and musician. In addition to teaching Arabic, he translates film, print, and Web media, and works as a consultant on Arabic language and culture. He received his master of fine arts at Mills College.NOTE: This class is closed. For information about related courses, contact your academic department.
Wed. June 4, Berkeley
SAED MUHSSIN, M.F.A., is a translator, instructor, and musician. In addition to teaching Arabic, he translates film, print, and Web media, and works as a consultant on Arabic language and culture. He received his master of fine arts at Mills College.Revised class schedule in red.
- 15 meetings
- June 4 to Aug. 27: Wed., 6:30-9:30 pm; also
July 14, July 21, and July 28: Mon., 6:30-9:30 pm
- Berkeley: Room 210, UC Berkeley Extension, 1995 University Ave.
- $525 (EDP 014241)
Note: Classes on Mon., July 14 and July 28, will meet in Room 212.
Courses begin every month. A new edition of our catalog is published
three times a year in early April, July and December.