ARAB 1101 — Elementary Arabic 1
4 semester hoursUndergraduateLectureusually offered: fall, springBostonOnlineOnlineTraditional
Designed for students with very little or no prior knowledge of Modern Standard Arabic. Provides a lively introduction to basic oral expression, listening comprehension, and elementary reading and writing. Uses practical vocabulary drawn from realistic situations, and aims at good pronunciation and ease in response. Laboratory practice complements class work, enables students to work aloud at their own speed, reinforces their acquisition of essential structures, and acquaints them with various audio-visual resources.
Offering history
| Term | Sections | Enrolled | Capacity | Full | Open seats/section |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 2 | 18 | 33 | 55% | 7.5 |
| Spring 2024 | 2 | 27 | 33 | 82% | 3.0 |
| Fall 2024 | 2 | 29 | 33 | 88% | 2.0 |
| Spring 2025 | 2 | 16 | 33 | 48% | 8.5 |
| Fall 2025 | 2 | 28 | 33 | 85% | 2.5 |
| Spring 2026 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 100% | 0.0 |
Snapshots from scheduled scrapes — not live seat availability. "Full" can exceed 100% when sections over-enroll.
Meeting times
Share of recent sections by weekday: M 19% · T 21% · W 19% · Th 19% · F 0%
Common patterns: async (60% of sections), T (21% of sections), MWR (19% of sections) — in patterns, R means Thursday
Professors
Fall
- Shakir Mustafa (63% of students) · reviews
- Abdulgaleel Ahmed (37% of students) · reviews
Spring
- Shakir Mustafa (74% of students) · reviews
- Abdulgaleel Ahmed (26% of students) · reviews
Percentages are each professor's average share of the season's enrolled students in recent terms.
Unlocks
Courses that list ARAB 1101 in their prerequisites.
Links
Official catalog (ARAB course descriptions) · Student reviews on RateMyHusky · All ARAB courses · Plan it at numap.app