Arabic I and Mediation
A.Y. 2026/2027
Learning objectives
This course aims to provide basic knowledge of written and spoken Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) in its sociolinguistic context. It also provides the historical, political, social and cultural fundamentals required for understanding linguistic phenomena.
Expected learning outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Master the Arabic alphabet and writing system;
- Recognise and use morphosyntactic and lexical structures of MSA at an elementary level;
- Introduce themselves in a conversation;
- Understand, translate and produce short simple texts on topics studied;
- Understand linguistic phenomena in the frame of Arab history and culture, also from a diachronic perspective.
- Master the Arabic alphabet and writing system;
- Recognise and use morphosyntactic and lexical structures of MSA at an elementary level;
- Introduce themselves in a conversation;
- Understand, translate and produce short simple texts on topics studied;
- Understand linguistic phenomena in the frame of Arab history and culture, also from a diachronic perspective.
Lesson period: year
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
year
STAA-01/L - Arabic Language and Literature - University credits: 12
Lessons: 80 hours
Professor:
Pozzoli Federico
Professor(s)
Reception:
MS Teams or in person, please arrange via email
Sesto San Giovanni, room 4012 (4th floor)