Aims

1 - to be able to identify and reproduce Arabic sounds;
2 - to master a transcription system;
3 - to master the alphabet and to be able to read and write;
4 - to master the normal conjugations and declensions and to be able to use them;
5 - to be able to identify and form normal augmented verbs.

Main themes

Identifying and reproducing sounds specific for Arabic; reading and writing; acquiring basic grammatical data.
This course is preparatory to the A1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

This course is taught in the 1st semester.

- prerequisite : none (basic course);
- course materials are provided periodically;
- individual oral and written examination;
- this course and course ARAB 1101 form the ILV basic level in Arabic;
- the course is a prerequisite for all UCL Arabic courses.

Contents:
- learning pronunciation in context;
- learning the alphabet and its transcription;
- initiation into reading and writing;
- basic elements of verb conjugation and noun-adjective declension;
- verbs "to be" and "not to be";
- compound tenses;
- forming elementary sentences;
- study and use of the table of normal augmented verbs.

Methods:
- teaching is performed in French;
- preparation at home and active participation are required;
- oral teaching during the class;
- written drill exercises at home;
- written and spoken drill exercises during the class.

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