Summer 2014/Beirut, Lebanon
MR548
Accad
MR548: LEVANTINE DIALECT ARABIC (4 Units: 120 hours). Martin Accad.
DESCRIPTION: Levantine Arabic is the dialect of Arabic primarily spoken in Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, and Palestine. This course will take students from whatever level of Levantine Arabic they may be at (whether total beginner or higher), to one level higher, through the well-established program of ALPS, the Institute of Middle East Studies’ Academy of Languages and Practical Skills (www.abtslebanon.org/alps). Language being the primary vehicle of cultural acquisition and communication, this course will contribute significantly to the student’s effectiveness in functioning within an Arab culture.
LEARNING OUTCOMES: (1) Become familiar with the realities of the Arabic language and dialects; (2) Be able to communicate at a very basic level through day-to-day simple phrases in the Arabic language with people from an Arab culture; and (3) acquire the desire to communicate more deeply with peoples of Arab cultures.
COURSE FORMAT: This course consists of forty-five hours of classroom instruction and additional time spent in community practicing the language.
REQUIRED READING: The Academy of Languages and Practical Skills has its own textbook series and other supportive language resources, which will be available at the school for purchase. Textbooks are available for purchase online at: www.ayatonline.com/editorslist.php?editorsli=24&sobj=editors. Please note that all books are also available at the ABTS library in Lebanon, where students will be staying.
Giappesi, Joelle. Lebneini w 2aktar. v.0. Dar Manhal al Hayat/Arab Baptist Theological Seminary, 2012. ISBN: 978-9953530512, Pub. Price $24.00 [133 pp.].
Giappesi, Joelle, ed. Lebneini w 2aktar. v.1. Dar Manhal al Hayat/Arab Baptist Theological Seminary, 2012. ISBN: 978-9953530376, Pub. Price $24.00 [139 pp.].
Giappesi, Joelle. Lebneini w 2aktar. v.2. Dar Manhal al Hayat/Arab Baptist Theological Seminary, 2012. ISBN: 978-9953530680, Pub. Price $24.00 [137 pp.].
ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT: In order to achieve progress, the intensity of these classes will be very demanding on students. Therefore, regular attendance and daily study in preparation for the next day’s class is expected. The percentage breakdown is as follows:
Attendance (50%).
Homework Assignments and Preparation for Class (35%).
Quizzes (15%).
PREREQUISITES: None.
RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Fulfills MACCS Practicum requirement when taken in conjunction with MI530.
FINAL EXAMINATION: None, occasional quizzes and tests in the classroom.