Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NNCS-5210
Organization's ID:
ARAB3153
Organization:
National Cryptologic University
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
5 weeks (200 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 4 Advanced Arabic through Media and Literature Analysis
Description

Objective:

This course is designed to enhance and strengthen student’s functional use of the language by demonstrating the ability to read, listen, transcribe, and translate up to an ILR 3 level MSA passages with or without the use of working aids. Given authentic materials (i.e. Arabic humor, handwriting, social media posts, etc.), originating from a wide variety of sources (audio, visual, written, etc.), students should be able to demonstrate comprehension of the content with at least 77% accuracy

Learning Outcomes:

  • apply a detailed knowledge of the history and culture of the Middle East to complex language analysis tasks
  • use requisite resources to support analysis
  • apply knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and culture of the Middle East to perform analysis of authentic ILR Level 2+ and ILR Level 3 MSA content
  • produce accurate transcription and translation products of authentic ILR Level 2+ MSA content
  • demonstrate a thorough understanding of MSA grammar essentials (syntax and morphology)

General Topics:

  • Military and Security
  • Economic and Political
  • Scientific and Technological
  • Cultural and Social
  • Geography (physical, political, and economic)
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Case Studies
  • Examinations
  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Written Papers
  • Final Project

Minimum Passing Score:

77%
Supplemental Materials