Course Description

This course, originally designed for adults by King Saud University, Riyadh, develops Arabic reading and writing skills gradually and logically without requiring the learner to memorize all 28 letters of the alphabet plus their 112 variations before learning to read and write. It has been modified with English explanations and presentations to further simplify the learning process for adult English speakers.

Arabic I (Reading & Writing) is an optional course for those who do not know how to read and write Arabic

I. Objectives

• To enable the student read and write Arabic.

II. TEXTBOOKS 

A. Required Text:

•      Bilal Philips, Arabic Reading and Writing Made Easy