Arabic Language and Communication

Course Catalog

Course Catalogue

Year Semester Courses Key Learning Themes
Year I Semester I • Communicative Language Skills I
• Critical Thinking
• Introduction to Economics
• Mathematics for Social Science
• Physical Fitness
• Geography of Ethiopia and the Horn
• General Psychology
• Global Trends
Basic communication skills in English; analytical reasoning and problem solving; fundamentals of economics relevant to social science; quantitative skills for social science analysis; personal health and fitness; geographical knowledge of the region; basics of human behavior and mind; contemporary issues and global awareness.
Semester II • Social Anthropology
• Entrepreneurship
• Introduction to Emerging Technologies
• Communicative Language Skills II
• Moral and Civic Education
• Inclusiveness
Understanding societies and cultures; business and innovation skills; awareness of technological trends; advanced communication skills; ethical, moral, and civic responsibilities; social inclusion and diversity awareness.
Year II Semester I • Arabic Communicative Skill I
• Arabic Reading and Writing Skill I
• Arabic Listening and Speaking Skill I
• Vocabulary Building
• Guided Writing
Oral and written Arabic proficiency; reading comprehension and writing skills; listening comprehension and spoken communication; expanding Arabic lexicon; structured writing practice.
Semester II • Arabic Communicative Skill II
• Arabic Reading and Writing Skill II
• Arabic Listening and Speaking II
• Arabic Dictation
• Creative Writing
Advanced communication in Arabic; advanced reading and writing proficiency; enhanced listening and speaking; accuracy in written Arabic; expression and composition skills.
Year III Semester I • Ethio-Arab Intercultural Contact
• Arabic Civilization and Culture
• Manuscript Tradition
• Arabic Grammar I
• Arabic Morphology I
Cultural interactions between Ethiopia and the Arab world; understanding Arabic heritage and traditions; historical Arabic manuscripts and preservation; fundamental grammatical structures; word formation and derivational patterns.
Semester II • Introduction to Arabic Linguistics
• Research Methods and Report Writing
• Introduction to Arabic Rhetoric
• Arabic Grammar II
• Arabic Morphology II
Linguistic structure of Arabic; academic research skills; study of Arabic literary style; advanced grammar concepts; advanced word structure analysis.
Year IV Semester I • Modern Arabic Literature
• Internship
• Translation I
• Phonetics
• Journalism
• Diplomatic Communication
Contemporary Arabic literary works; practical experience in Arabic language settings; fundamentals of translation between Arabic and English; Arabic phonology and pronunciation; basics of media and news reporting; communication in formal and diplomatic contexts.
Semester II • Business Communication
• Translation II
• Literary Criticism
• Classical Arabic Literature
• Senior Essay
Professional communication in business contexts; advanced translation skills; analysis of literary texts; study of classical Arabic texts; research-based academic writing.