The best aspects of this course included the overall excitement of learning a new language and the very passionate professors. The class size wasn’t very large which made it easy for students to participate and interact with one another. The worst aspects of the course included the sometimes confusing lectures and the lack of structure. Many students felt like they were al on different levels in terms of their language skill and that the professors needed to be more aware of that. The class would be improved if the lessons were more structured with more oral and reading practice. Prospective students should know that this is an enjoyable class, but they wil real y have to spend time studying the language, especially if they have no previous background in Arabic.

Students thought that the best aspects of this course included the small class sizes and the fact that class met every day. They found the course to be in-depth and chal enging, mostly because of the large number of vocabulary words they were expected to learn. Students felt that the worst aspect of this course was the pacing, as it went too quickly for many of the beginners, but too slowly for anyone with prior language experience. Suggestions for improvement included adding in more conversational activities without the professors’ guidance so that students could try to complete the exercise with one or both of the professors correcting them mid-sentence. Prospective students should be prepared for a rigorous course where they learn an immense amount of vocabulary. They should be prepared to make flash cards for study purposes and attend class every day.

Students praised this course for giving them a good sense of the basics of the Arabic language. Perceived issues with the course included a feeling that the homework in the course could be uneven and excessive in the course. Other students thought that course felt somewhat rushed given how much was covered. Suggestions for improvement included a general feeling that the course could be improved by restricting the scope of the course and its work so that more time and focus could be placed on some assignments. Prospective students should know that students found the course time consuming as they usual y had daily homework, but they ultimately found it to be rewarding.

Students praised this course for its small-class size and for having an enthusiastic instructor who kept everyone engaged. Students’ perceived issues with the course included a general feeling that the course moved too quickly which could result in the instructor speeding over important points or missing students’ questions. Suggestions for improvement included a general feeling from most students that the course would be better if the course included more focus on conversation during the class and a greater focus on grammar. Prospective students should know that the course is a rewarding but time consuming experience. Students also found that it was essential to go to every class and complete the assigned homework.