NELC 1121 Elementary Arabic I

Name: Elementary Arabic I
Rating: 4.31 (70 reviews)

An introduction to the study of literary and formal spoken Arabic. The course is designed to develop simultaneously the fundamental skills of reading ability, aural comprehension, and oral and written self-expression. Includes exercises in pronunciation, grammar, and reading. Additional conversation practice and language laboratory work required. This course continues in the second semester as NELC1122.

Course overview

Department: Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations
School: MCAS
Credits: 3
Level: Undergraduate
Offered: Every Fall

Catalog details

Corequisites: NELC1123

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Requirements fulfilled

Arabic Studies: Four language courses (12 credits) in Modern Standard Arabic (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

4.31 / 5

Based on 70 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Atef Ghobrial
Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.50/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Atef Ghobrial · Lyons Hall 208 TuTh 09:00AM-10:15AM · Offered
Section 02
Fall 2026 · Instructor not listed · Gasson Hall 207 TuTh 09:00AM-10:15AM · Offered