Study Guides Based on The Top 1,000 Words for Understanding Media Arabic

The second set of study guides is older. They are based only on The Top 1,000 Words for Understanding Media Arabic published by Georgetown University Press and supplementary media sources chosen by the mentor/instructor for the course. These guides emphasize vocabulary acquisition and include special vocabulary exercises for fine tuning comprehension. These guides will be especially helpful for anyone learning and reviewing media-related vocabulary. There are ten guides designed to be covered in a one-semester half course.
 

Study Guide 1

Study Goals for Media Arabic, Module 1

Vocabulary Exercises 1, Answer Key 1

Topic of the Week

  • General Media Terms I: Reports and Statements

Reference Materials

  • The Top 1000 Words for Understanding Media Arabic
  • Selected Arabic text
  • Selected English text

Study Goals

  • Completion of Chapter 1 "General", Part 1, pp. 5 - 12.
  • Memorization of new 'Reports and Statements' vocabulary.
  • Activating new vocabulary and expressions through Module 1 vocabulary exercises.
  • Active acquisition of new vocabulary and expressions through using them in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • Translating a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the theme of 'Reports and Statements'.
  • Writing a paragraph in Arabic on "Reporting for Different Media".
  • Understanding the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • Using context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • Initiating and sustaining discussions in Arabic on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.

Getting Started

  • Go over the Media Arabic book, pp. 5 - 12.

Practice Exercises

  • Study the new expressions in the Media Arabic book, pp. 5 - 12.
  • Answer 'Module 1 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • Write down 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Using the new words and expressions, write a paragraph in Arabic entitled "Reporting for Different Media" (e.g. newspapers, TV, the internet).

Work to Hand in

  • Answers to 'Module 1 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Arabic Translation
  • English Translation
  • A paragraph in Arabic entitled "Reporting for Different Media"

Conversation Session Preparation Guide

  • Be ready to discuss answers to 'Module 1 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • Be ready to present the sentences you prepared using the new words and expressions.
  • Be prepared to read the paragraph you wrote on "Reporting for Different Media".
  • Prepare to present your two translations to and from Arabic.
  • Be ready to use the new vocabulary and expressions in a group discussion after listening to an authentic news broadcast.

Self Assessment

  • I have completed Chapter 1 "General", Part 1, pp. 5 - 12.
  • I have memorized the new 'Reports and Statements' vocabulary.
  • I studied and answered 'Module 1 vocabulary exercises'.
  • I can use the new vocabulary and expressions in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • I can translate a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the theme of 'Reports and Statements'.
  • I can write a paragraph in Arabic on "Reporting for Different Media".
  • I can understand the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • I can use context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • I can initiate and sustain discussions on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.

Study Guide 2

Study Goals for Media Arabic, Module 2

Vocabulary Exercises 2, Answer Key 2

Topic of the Week

  • General Media Terms II: News and Events

Reference Materials

  • The Top 1000 Words for Understanding Media Arabic
  • Selected Arabic text
  • Selected English text

Study Goals

  • Completion of Chapter 1 "General", Part 2, pp. 13 - 18.
  • Memorization of new 'News and Events' vocabulary.
  • Activating new vocabulary and expressions through 'Module 2 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • Active acquisition of new vocabulary and expressions through using them in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • Translating a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the theme of 'News and Events'.
  • Writing a paragraph in Arabic on "Some Important Events on the International Stage".
  • Understanding the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • Using context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • Initiating and sustaining discussions on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.

Getting Started

  • Go over the Media Arabic book, pp. 13 - 18.

Practice Exercises

  • Study the new expressions in the Media Arabic book, pp. 13 - 18.
  • Answer 'Module 2 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • Write down 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Using the new words and expressions, write a paragraph in Arabic entitled "Some Important Events on the International Stage".

Work to Hand in

  • Answers to 'Module 2 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Arabic Translation
  • English Translation
  • A paragraph in Arabic entitled "Some Important Events on the International Stage"

Conversation Session Preparation Guide

  • Be ready to discuss answers to 'Module 2 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • Be ready to present the sentences you prepared using the new words and expressions.
  • Be prepared to read the paragraph you wrote on "Some Important Events on the International Stage".
  • Prepare to present your two translations to and from Arabic.
  • Be ready to use the new vocabulary and expressions in a group discussion after listening to an authentic news broadcast.

Self Assessment

  • I have completed Chapter 1 "General", Part 2, pp. 13 - 18.
  • I have memorized the new 'News and Events' vocabulary.
  • I studied and answered 'Module 2 vocabulary exercises'.
  • I can use the new vocabulary and expressions in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • I can translate a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the theme of 'News and Events'.
  • I can write a paragraph in Arabic on "Some Important Events on the International Stage".
  • I can understand the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • I can use context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • I can initiate and sustain discussions on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.

Study Guide 3

Study Goals for Media Arabic, Module 3

Vocabulary Exercises 3, Answer Key 3

Topic of the Week

  • General Media Terms III: Media Adjectives and Time Expressions

Reference Materials

  • The Top 1000 Words for Understanding Media Arabic
  • Selected Arabic text
  • Selected English text

Study Goals

  • Completion of Chapter 1 "General", Part 3, pp. 18 - 25.
  • Memorization of new 'Media Adjectives and Time Expressions' vocabulary.
  • Activating new vocabulary and expressions through 'Module 3 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • Active acquisition of new vocabulary and expressions through using them in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • Translating a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the theme of 'Media Adjectives and Time Expressions'.
  • Writing a paragraph in Arabic on "Politics and Culture in the Near Future".
  • Understanding the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • Using context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • Initiating and sustaining discussions on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.

Getting Started

  • Go over the Media Arabic book, pp. 18 - 25.

Practice Exercises

  • Study the new expressions in the Media Arabic book, pp. 18 - 25.
  • Answer 'Module 3 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • Write down 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Using the new words and expressions, write a paragraph in Arabic entitled "Politics and Culture in the Near Future".

Work to Hand in

  • Answers to 'Module 3 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Arabic Translation
  • English Translation
  • A paragraph in Arabic entitled "Politics and Culture in the Near Future"

Conversation Session Preparation Guide

  • Be ready to discuss answers to 'Module 3 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • Be ready to present the sentences you prepared using the new words and expressions.
  • Be prepared to read the paragraph you wrote on "Politics and Culture in the Near Future".
  • Prepare to present your two translations to and from Arabic.
  • Be ready to use the new vocabulary and expressions in a group discussion after listening to an authentic news broadcast.

Self Assessment

  • I have completed Chapter 1 "General", Part 3, pp. 18 - 25.
  • I have memorized the new 'Media Adjectives and Time Expressions' vocabulary.
  • I studied and answered 'Module 3 vocabulary exercises'.
  • I can use the new vocabulary and expressions in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • I can translate a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the theme of 'Media Adjectives and Time Expressions'.
  • I can write a paragraph in Arabic on "Politics and Culture in the Near Future".
  • I can understand the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • I can use context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • I can initiate and sustain discussions on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.

Study Guide 4

Study Goals for Media Arabic, Module 4

Vocabulary Exercises 4, Answer Key 4

Topic of the Week

  • Politics I: Organizations and Political Systems

Reference Materials

  • The Top 1000 Words for Understanding Media Arabic
  • Selected Arabic text
  • Selected English text

Study Goals

  • Completion of Chapter 2 "Politics", Part 1, pp. 27 - 35.
  • Memorization of new 'Organizations and Political Systems' vocabulary.
  • Activating new vocabulary and expressions through 'Module 4 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • Active acquisition of new vocabulary and expressions through using them in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • Translating a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the theme of 'Organizations and Political Systems'.
  • Writing a paragraph in Arabic on "The New Role of the United Nations".
  • Understanding the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • Using context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • Initiating and sustaining discussions on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.
  • Making a short oral presentation in Arabic on "The Practice of Political Ideologies".

Getting Started

  • Go over the Media Arabic book, pp. 27 - 35.

Practice Exercises

  • Study the new expressions in the Media Arabic book, pp. 27 - 35.
  • Answer 'Module 4 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • Write down 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Using the new words and expressions, write a paragraph in Arabic entitled "The New Role of the United Nations".
  • Prepare for your oral presentation in Arabic on "The Practice of Political Ideologies".

Work to Hand in

  • Answers to 'Module 4 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Arabic Translation
  • English Translation
  • A paragraph in Arabic entitled "The New Role of the United Nations"

Conversation Session Preparation Guide

  • Be ready to discuss answers to 'Module 4 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • Be ready to present the sentences you prepared using the new words and expressions.
  • Be prepared to read the paragraph you wrote on "The New Role of the United Nations".
  • Prepare to present your two translations to and from Arabic.
  • Be ready to use the new vocabulary and expressions in a group discussion after listening to an authentic news broadcast.
  • Be ready to make your oral presentation in Arabic on "The Practice of Political Ideologies".

Self Assessment

  • I have completed Chapter 2 "Politics", Part 1, pp. 27 - 35.
  • I have memorized the new 'Organizations and Political Systems' vocabulary.
  • I studied and answered 'Module 4 vocabulary exercises'.
  • I can use the new vocabulary and expressions in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • I can translate a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the theme of 'Organizations and Political Systems'.
  • I can write a paragraph in Arabic on "The New Role of the United Nations".
  • I can understand the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • I can use context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • I can initiate and sustain discussions on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.
  • I can make an oral presentation in Arabic on "The Practice of Political Ideologies".

Study Guide 5

Study Goals for Media Arabic, Module 5

Vocabulary Exercises 5, Answer Key 5

Topic of the Week

  • Politics II: International Relations

Reference Materials

  • The Top 1000 Words for Understanding Media Arabic
  • Selected Arabic text
  • Selected English text

Study Goals

  • Completion of Chapter 2 "Politics", Part 2, pp. 36 - 43.
  • Memorization of new 'International Relations' vocabulary.
  • Activating new vocabulary and expressions through 'Module 5 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • Active acquisition of new vocabulary and expressions through using them in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • Translating a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the theme of 'International Relations'.
  • Writing a paragraph in Arabic on "The Relations between Developed and Developing Countries".
  • Understanding the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • Using context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • Initiating and sustaining discussions on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.
  • Making a short oral presentation in Arabic on "A Conference of your Choice".

Getting Started

  • Go over the Media Arabic book, pp. 36 - 43.

Practice Exercises

  • Study the new expressions in the Media Arabic book, pp. 36 - 43.
  • Answer 'Module 5 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • Write down 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Using the new words and expressions, write a paragraph in Arabic entitled "The Relations between Developed and Developing Countries".
  • Prepare for your oral presentation in Arabic on "A Conference of your Choice".

Work to Hand in

  • Answers to 'Module 5 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Arabic Translation
  • English Translation
  • A paragraph in Arabic entitled "The Relations between Developed and Developing Countries"

Conversation Session Preparation Guide

  • Be ready to discuss answers to 'Module 5 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • Be ready to present the sentences you prepared using the new words and expressions.
  • Be prepared to read the paragraph you wrote on "The Relations between Developed and Developing Countries".
  • Prepare to present your two translations to and from Arabic.
  • Be ready to use the new vocabulary and expressions in a group discussion after listening to an authentic news broadcast.
  • Be ready to make your oral presentation in Arabic on "A Conference of your Choice".

Self Assessment

  • I have completed Chapter 2 "Politics", Part 2, pp. 36 - 43.
  • I have memorized the new 'International Relations' vocabulary.
  • I studied and answered 'Module 5 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • I can use the new vocabulary and expressions in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • I can translate a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the theme of 'International Relations'.
  • I can write a paragraph in Arabic on "The Relations between Developed and Developing Countries".
  • I can understand the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • I can use context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • I can initiate and sustain discussions on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.
  • I can make an oral presentation in Arabic on "A Conference of your Choice".

Study Guide 6

Study Goals for Media Arabic, Module 6

Vocabulary Exercises 6, Answer Key 6

Topic of the Week

  • Politics III: Politics Verbs and Elections Terms

Reference Materials

  • The Top 1000 Words for Understanding Media Arabic
  • Selected Arabic text
  • Selected English text

Study Goals

  • Completion of Chapter 2 "Politics", Part 3, and Chapter 3 "Elections", pp. 44 - 53.
  • Memorization of new 'Politics Verbs and Elections Terms' vocabulary.
  • Activating new vocabulary and expressions through 'Module 6 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • Active acquisition of new vocabulary and expressions through using them in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • Translating a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the theme of 'Politics and Elections Terms'.
  • Writing a paragraph in Arabic on "A Recent Political Event".
  • Understanding the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • Using context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • Initiating and sustaining discussions on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.
  • Making a short oral presentation in Arabic on "Elections in the US".

Getting Started

  • Go over the Media Arabic book, pp. 44 - 53.

Practice Exercises

  • Study the new expressions in the Media Arabic book, pp. 44 - 53.
  • Answer 'Module 6 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • Write down 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Using the new words and expressions, write a paragraph in Arabic entitled "A Recent Political Event".
  • Prepare for your oral presentation in Arabic on "Elections in the US".

Work to Hand in

  • Answers to 'Module 6 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Arabic Translation
  • English Translation
  • A paragraph in Arabic entitled "A Recent Political Event"

Conversation Session Preparation Guide

  • Be ready to discuss answers to 'Module 6 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • Be ready to present the sentences you prepared using the new words and expressions.
  • Be prepared to read the paragraph you wrote on "A Recent Political Event".
  • Prepare to present your two translations to and from Arabic.
  • Be ready to use the new vocabulary and expressions in a group discussion after listening to an authentic news broadcast.
  • Be ready to make your oral presentation in Arabic on "Elections in the US".

Self Assessment

  • I have completed Chapter 2 "Politics", Part 3, and Chapter 3 "Elections" pp. 44 - 53.
  • I have memorized the new 'Politics Verbs and Elections' vocabulary.
  • I studied and answered 'Module 6 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • I can use the new vocabulary and expressions in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • I can translate a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the theme of 'Politics and Elections'.
  • I can write a paragraph in Arabic on "A Recent Political Event".
  • I can understand the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • I can use context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • I can initiate and sustain discussions on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.
  • I can make an oral presentation in Arabic on "Elections in the US".

Study Guide 7

Study Goals for Media Arabic, Module 7

Vocabulary Exercises 7, Answer Key 7

Topic of the Week

  • Military Terms

Reference Materials

  • The Top 1000 Words for Understanding Media Arabic
  • Selected Arabic text
  • Selected English text

Study Goals

  • Completion of Chapter 4 "Military", pp. 55 - 66.
  • Memorization of new 'Military' vocabulary.
  • Activating new vocabulary and expressions through 'Module 7 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • Active acquisition of new vocabulary and expressions through using them in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • Translating a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the theme of 'Military'.
  • Writing a paragraph in Arabic on "Wars in the 21st Century".
  • Understanding the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • Using context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • Initiating and sustaining discussions on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.
  • Making a short oral presentation in Arabic on "Military Spending".

Getting Started

  • Go over the Media Arabic book, pp. 55 - 66.

Practice Exercises

  • Study the new expressions in the Media Arabic book, pp. 55 - 66.
  • Answer 'Module 7 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • Write down 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Using the new words and expressions, write a paragraph in Arabic entitled "Wars in the 21st Century".
  • Prepare for your oral presentation in Arabic on "Military Spending".

Work to Hand in

  • Answers to 'Module 7 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Arabic Translation
  • English Translation
  • A paragraph in Arabic entitled "Wars in the 21st Century"

Conversation Session Preparation Guide

  • Be ready to discuss answers to 'Module 7 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • Be ready to present the sentences you prepared using the new words and expressions.
  • Be prepared to read the paragraph you wrote on "Wars in the 21 st Century".
  • Prepare to present your two translations to and from Arabic.
  • Be ready to use the new vocabulary and expressions in a group discussion after listening to an authentic news broadcast.
  • Be ready to make your oral presentation in Arabic on "Military Spending".

Self Assessment

  • I have completed Chapter 4 "Military", pp. 55 - 66.
  • I have memorized the new 'Military' vocabulary.
  • I studied and answered 'Module 7 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • I can use the new vocabulary and expressions in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • I can translate a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the theme of 'Military'.
  • I can write a paragraph in Arabic on "Wars in the 21st Century".
  • I can understand the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • I can use context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • I can initiate and sustain discussions on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.
  • I can make an oral presentation in Arabic on "Military Spending".

Study Guide 8

Study Goals for Media Arabic, Module 8

Vocabulary Exercises 8, Answer Key 8

Topic of the Week

  • Economics Terms

Reference Materials

  • The Top 1000 Words for Understanding Media Arabic
  • Selected Arabic text
  • Selected English text

Study Goals

  • Completion of Chapter 5 "Economics", pp. 67 - 73.
  • Memorization of new 'Economics' vocabulary.
  • Activating new vocabulary and expressions through 'Module 8 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • Active acquisition of new vocabulary and expressions through using them in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • Translating a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the theme of 'Economics'.
  • Writing a paragraph in Arabic on "The World Bank".
  • Understanding the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • Using context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • Initiating and sustaining discussions on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.
  • Making a short oral presentation in Arabic on "Economy and Consumption Habits".

Getting Started

  • Go over the Media Arabic book, pp. 67 - 73.

Practice Exercises

  • Study the new expressions in the Media Arabic book, pp. 67 - 73.
  • Answer 'Module 8 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • Write down 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Using the new words and expressions, write a paragraph in Arabic entitled "The World Bank".
  • Prepare for your oral presentation in Arabic on "Economy and Consumption Habits".

Work to Hand in

  • Answers to 'Module 8 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Arabic Translation
  • English Translation
  • A paragraph in Arabic entitled "The World Bank"

Conversation Session Preparation Guide

  • Be ready to discuss answers to 'Module 8 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • Be ready to present the sentences you prepared using the new words and expressions.
  • Be prepared to read the paragraph you wrote on "The World Bank".
  • Prepare to present your two translations to and from Arabic.
  • Be ready to use the new vocabulary and expressions in a group discussion after listening to an authentic news broadcast.
  • Be ready to make your oral presentation in Arabic on "Economy and Consumption Habits".

Self Assessment

  • I have completed Chapter 5 "Economics", pp. 67 - 73.
  • I have memorized the new 'Economics' vocabulary.
  • I studied and answered 'Module 8 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • I can use the new vocabulary and expressions in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • I can translate a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the theme of 'Economics'.
  • I can write a paragraph in Arabic on "The World Bank".
  • I can understand the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • I can use context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • I can initiate and sustain discussions on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.
  • I can make an oral presentation in Arabic on "Economy and Consumption Habits".

Study Guide 9

Study Goals for Media Arabic, Module 9

Vocabulary Exercises 9, Answer Key 9

Topic of the Week

  • Trade and Industry Terms

Reference Materials

  • The Top 1000 Words for Understanding Media Arabic
  • Selected Arabic text
  • Selected English text

Study Goals

  • Completion of Chapter 6 "Trade and Industry", pp. 75 - 79.
  • Memorization of new 'Trade and Industry' vocabulary.
  • Activating new vocabulary and expressions through 'Module 9 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • Active acquisition of new vocabulary and expressions through using them in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • Translating a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the theme of 'Trade and Industry'.
  • Writing a paragraph in Arabic on "The World of Multinational Corporations".
  • Understanding the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • Using context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • Initiating and sustaining discussions on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.
  • Making a short oral presentation in Arabic on "Oil and politics".

Getting Started

  • Go over the Media Arabic book, pp. 75 - 79.

Practice Exercises

  • Study the new expressions in the Media Arabic book, pp. 75 - 79.
  • Answer 'Module 9 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • Write down 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Using the new words and expressions, write a paragraph in Arabic entitled "The World of Multinational Corporations".
  • Prepare for your oral presentation in Arabic on "Oil and Politics".

Work to Hand in

  • Answers to 'Module 9 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Arabic Translation
  • English Translation
  • A paragraph in Arabic entitled "The World of Multinational Corporations"

Conversation Session Preparation Guide

  • Be ready to discuss answers to 'Module 9 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • Be ready to present the sentences you prepared using the new words and expressions.
  • Be prepared to read the paragraph you wrote on "The World of Multinational Corporations".
  • Prepare to present your two translations to and from Arabic.
  • Be ready to use the new vocabulary and expressions in a group discussion after listening to an authentic news broadcast.
  • Be ready to make your oral presentation in Arabic on "Oil and Politics".

Self Assessment

  • I have completed Chapter 5 " Trade and Industry", pp. 75 - 79.
  • I have memorized the new 'Trade and Industry' vocabulary.
  • I studied and answered 'Module 9 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • I can use the new vocabulary and expressions in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • I can translate a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the theme of 'Trade and Industry'.
  • I can write a paragraph in Arabic on "The World of Multinational Corporations".
  • I can understand the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • I can use context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • I can initiate and sustain discussions on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.
  • I can make an oral presentation in Arabic on "Oil and Politics".

Study Guide 10

Study Goals for Media Arabic, Module 10

Vocabulary Exercises 10, Answer Key 10

Topic of the Week

  • Law & Order Terms and Disaster & Aid Terms

Reference Materials

  • The Top 1000 Words for Understanding Media Arabic
  • Selected Arabic text
  • Selected English text

Study Goals

  • Completion of Chapter 7 "Law & Order" and Chapter 8 "Disaster & Aid", pp. 81 - 90.
  • Memorization of new ' Law & Order and Disaster & Aid' vocabulary.
  • Activating new vocabulary and expressions through 'Module 10 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • Active acquisition of new vocabulary and expressions through using them in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • Translating a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the themes of ' Law & Order and Disaster & Aid'.
  • Writing two paragraphs in Arabic on "The International Court of Justice", and "How can Relief Efforts be most Effective?"
  • Understanding the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • Using context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • Initiating and sustaining discussions on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.
  • Making a short oral presentation in Arabic on "The Aid Efforts of NGOs".

Getting Started

  • Go over the Media Arabic book, pp. 81 - 90.

Practice Exercises

  • Study the new expressions in the Media Arabic book, pp. 81 - 90.
  • Answer 'Module 9 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • Write down 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Using the new words and expressions, write two paragraphs in Arabic entitled "The International Court of Justice", and "How can Relief Efforts be most Effective?"
  • Prepare for your oral presentation in Arabic on "The Aid Efforts of NGOs".

Work to Hand in

  • Answers to 'Module 10 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • 20 Arabic sentences of your own using the new vocabulary.
  • Arabic Translation
  • English Translation
  • Two paragraphs in Arabic entitled "The International Court of Justice", and "How can Relief Efforts be most Effective?"

Conversation Session Preparation Guide

  • Be ready to discuss answers to 'Module 10 Vocabulary Exercises.'
  • Be ready to present the sentences you prepared using the new words and expressions.
  • Be prepared to read the paragraphs you wrote on "The International Court of Justice", and "How can Relief Efforts be most Effective?"
  • Prepare to present your two translations to and from Arabic.
  • Be ready to use the new vocabulary and expressions in a group discussion after listening to an authentic news broadcast.
  • Be ready to make your oral presentation in Arabic on "The Aid Efforts of NGOs".

Self Assessment

  • I have completed Chapter 7 "Law & Order" and Chapter 8 "Disaster & Aid", pp. 81 - 90.
  • I have memorized the new ' Law & Order Terms and Disaster & Aid Terms' vocabulary.
  • I studied and answered 'Module 10 Vocabulary Exercises'.
  • I can use the new vocabulary and expressions in contextually meaningful Arabic sentences and in different grammatical forms.
  • I can translate a passage from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic related to the themes of ' Law & Order and Disaster & Aid'.
  • I can write paragraphs in Arabic on "The International Court of Justice", and "How can Relief Efforts be most Effective?"
  • I can understand the main points of an authentic media presentation.
  • I can use context to guess the meaning of new words and phrases in reading and listening materials.
  • I can initiate and sustain discussions on topics relevant to the media presentation using the new words and expressions.
  • I can make an oral presentation in Arabic on "The Aid Efforts of NGOs".