The course objective is to train Arabic language students who are a minimum ILR (Interagency Language Roundtable) Level 2/2+ (ACTFL Advanced Mid/High) in Iraqi dialect to understand higher-level Iraqi voice and written material and to translate it into idiomatic English. The focus will be on improving the student's proficiency in Iraqi dialect to an ILR Level 3 (ACTFL Superior). The course will cover all four skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Writing skills will be enhanced daily through daily transcription exercises and through written homework focusing on the topics of the day. For listening, web-based Iraqi dialect material from live Iraqi television programs, films, soap operas and other media. Speaking in the Iraqi dialect will be expected at all times during the class. The course will emphasize the three Iraqi sub-dialects: Central (Baghdadi), Moslawi and Southern Iraqi (Gulf) as they are closely related and mutually intelligible.