Arabic · Fall 2026
SDSU ARAB 101 — Elementary Arabic I
Introduction to Arabic, with emphasis on language of everyday conversation. Focus on vocabulary and structures needed for elementary speaking, listening, and reading. Course uses language acquisition skills to help students understand cultural differences and develop a global perspective. Not open to students with credit in ARAB 102, ARAB 201, or ARAB 202. Taught in Arabic. Native speakers of Arabic will not receive credit for taking lower division courses in Arabic except with advance approval from the department. No credit will be given for lower division courses taken after successfully completing any upper division Arabic course taken in Arabic. No credit will be given for Arabic 101, ARAB 102, ARAB 201, ARAB 202 taken out of sequence.
Course requirements
Prerequisites: Review the SDSU Catalog for prerequisite requirements. Proof of completing the prerequisites may be required on the first day of classes.
- Review the SDSU Catalog for prerequisite requirements. Proof of completing the prerequisites may be required on the first day of classes.
Fall 2026 enrollment options
Seat status can change| Class # | Format | Status | Seats | Time | Location | Professor | RateMyProfessors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3266 Discussion | In person | Open | 17 / 28 | Mon/Wed 10:00 AM–11:50 AM | NE 172 | Ghassan Zakaria | 4.9/5 · 97 reviews Difficulty 2.0 · 98% take again |
| 3267 Discussion | In person | Open | 13 / 28 | Mon/Wed 12:00 PM–1:50 PM | ARTN 412 | Ghassan Zakaria | 4.9/5 · 97 reviews Difficulty 2.0 · 98% take again |