Arabic Advanced High 3

Course Description:

This is the third module of the Advanced High band. By the end of the Advanced level, learners should be able to understand the main idea and supporting details of narrative and descriptive texts that have a clear and predictable structure and pertain to topics of general interest. Their comprehension is supported by knowledge of the conventions of the language and a robust awareness of grammatical rules. Learners at this level are able to compensate for limitations in their lexical and structural knowledge by using contextual clues.

Readers at the Advanced level demonstrate independence in their ability to read subject matter that is new to them. They have sufficient control of standard linguistic conventions to understand sequencing, time frames, and chronology. These individuals demonstrate some understanding of frequently used rhetorical devices, such as repetition and exaggeration, and they may be able to recognize some mood, feeling, emotion, or position in writing. When familiar with the subject matter, readers at the Advanced level are also able to derive some meaning from argumentative texts.

Course Prerequisites:

• Students should be women above the age of 17.
• Arabic Advanced High 2.

Placement:

If this is your first Arabic course at Ribaat, you are required to submit a placement test. Click here for the Arabic Placement test.

Course Requirements:

Students are expected to attend 2 online classes each week, complete weekly assignments, submit a personal project and a final exam.

Live attendance is recommended whenever possible for the best learning experience. Recordings of the sessions will be made available for registered students who cannot attend live. Students will have access to course forums, recordings, and files until November 2nd, 2025.

This is a fast-paced, rigorous course and assignments are due weekly. Read the full policy for Arabic courses at this link:
Arabic Program Policies

This is an online course so students will need:

• Access to internet with an internet speed of at least 2 Mbps recommended for best performance.
• Headphones, camera and microphone may be required for in-class participation.
• To access the live class and recordings, students will need a computer, smartphone, or tablet/iPad with the Zoom app.

Text: Arabic-English Dictionary: The Hans Wehr Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic

Registration:

Registration fee (non-refundable, non-transferable):

• $225.00 (not including the cost of the course materials)
• Registration closes on November 2nd.
• Auditing is not available for this course

Before enrolling, please read the Registration Fees & Policies.

For inquiries, contact registration@rabata.org