Friday, February 27, 2009
Quiz on Thursday March 5
Let's have a vocabulary quiz on Thursday, March 5. For Arabic 402, it will be on Al-Mufradat from both chapters 3&4. For Arabic 504, it will be on Al-Mufradat from chapter 13. This will help prepare you for your midterm on the 10th.
Good to know Arabic :)
A disappointed salesman of Coca Cola returns from his Middle East assignment.
A friend asked, "Why weren't you successful with the Arabs"
The salesman explained, "When I got posted in the Middle East , I was very confident that I would make a good sales pitch as Cola is virtually unknown there.
But, I had a problem I didn't speak Arabic. So, I planned to convey the message through three posters...
First poster - A man lying in the hot desert sand...totally exhausted and fainting.
Second poster - man is drinking our Cola.
Third poster- Our man is now totally refreshed.
Then these posters were pasted all over the place
"That should have worked," said the friend.
The salesman replied "I didn't realize that Arabs read from right to left"
A friend asked, "Why weren't you successful with the Arabs"
The salesman explained, "When I got posted in the Middle East , I was very confident that I would make a good sales pitch as Cola is virtually unknown there.
But, I had a problem I didn't speak Arabic. So, I planned to convey the message through three posters...
First poster - A man lying in the hot desert sand...totally exhausted and fainting.
Second poster - man is drinking our Cola.
Third poster- Our man is now totally refreshed.
Then these posters were pasted all over the place
"That should have worked," said the friend.
The salesman replied "I didn't realize that Arabs read from right to left"
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Midterm
Ila Tullabi Fi Arabic 402 & 504 :
Midterm exam will be on Tuesday, March 10. As you know from past experience, this exam is the only cumulative one you'll have this semester. Try to ask questions about any material you're on shaky grounds with in class and outside class as we move along, and don't wait till last minute. Your classmates will also be grateful for your questions which will serve as a review for all.
Midterm exam will be on Tuesday, March 10. As you know from past experience, this exam is the only cumulative one you'll have this semester. Try to ask questions about any material you're on shaky grounds with in class and outside class as we move along, and don't wait till last minute. Your classmates will also be grateful for your questions which will serve as a review for all.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Quiz
A'izza'i Al-Tullaab Fi Arabic 402
For your quiz on Tuesday, please practice combining subjective pronouns (p. 22) with Mufradat from the list on p. 19 and the plurals on pages 24&25, to form two-word sentences (much like what we did in class when we reviewed). Examples: I am lonely, we are students......
Hadh Sa'eed
Aizza'i Al-Tullaab Fi Arabic 504
For you quiz on Tuesday, please know the "Af'al Al-Tafdeel" chart. Also, review well all of your Tamareen (exercises).With Tamreen 11, practice filling the blanks first with Al-Mustaqbal, then with it's negation.
Hadh Sa'eed
For your quiz on Tuesday, please practice combining subjective pronouns (p. 22) with Mufradat from the list on p. 19 and the plurals on pages 24&25, to form two-word sentences (much like what we did in class when we reviewed). Examples: I am lonely, we are students......
Hadh Sa'eed
Aizza'i Al-Tullaab Fi Arabic 504
For you quiz on Tuesday, please know the "Af'al Al-Tafdeel" chart. Also, review well all of your Tamareen (exercises).With Tamreen 11, practice filling the blanks first with Al-Mustaqbal, then with it's negation.
Hadh Sa'eed
Thursday, February 12, 2009
I'm sorry !
A'izza'ee Al-Tullaab,
I regret to cancel class today, Thursday 2/12, but my sinus infection has taken a turn for the worse, and I'm beginning to run a fever. I have an appointment to see the doctor at 1:00.
402 class:
Please continue with the rest of the chapter on your own, and view the material on the DVD. When I come back, we will hopefully have an easy time with the material and not have to spend too much time on it because it will be familiar.
504 class:
Listen to both Al-Qissa (Tamreen 6)and Al-Istimaa'(Tamreen 16)and do both Tamreen 18 and 19, so that we go over them quickly in class (They're both a review).
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
I regret to cancel class today, Thursday 2/12, but my sinus infection has taken a turn for the worse, and I'm beginning to run a fever. I have an appointment to see the doctor at 1:00.
402 class:
Please continue with the rest of the chapter on your own, and view the material on the DVD. When I come back, we will hopefully have an easy time with the material and not have to spend too much time on it because it will be familiar.
504 class:
Listen to both Al-Qissa (Tamreen 6)and Al-Istimaa'(Tamreen 16)and do both Tamreen 18 and 19, so that we go over them quickly in class (They're both a review).
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Hadh Sa'eed Fil Imtihaan
A'izzaa'ee Al-Tullaab,
Don't forget to practice going back and forth with your Mufradaat from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic. Review All vocab from the chapter, and not just the list on the first page.
Don't forget to practice going back and forth with your Mufradaat from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic. Review All vocab from the chapter, and not just the list on the first page.
Friday, February 6, 2009
The International Research Opportunities Program
IROP, the International Research Opportunities Program, provides full support—travel, board, and research expenses—for students who want to learn about another country while pursuing a project—research, scholarly, or creative−abroad during the summer between their junior and senior years. The experience and the benefits for these students are truly exceptional.
The next IROP deadline is April 7, when sophomores who want an IROP grant for the summer of 2010 may submit proposals. Students should know this is the “early decision” deadline, a time when there’s less competitive than in the fall, and plan accordingly. On line at http://www.unh.edu/undergrad-research/irop.html they can find the application and lots of information about writing a successful one.
The next IROP deadline is April 7, when sophomores who want an IROP grant for the summer of 2010 may submit proposals. Students should know this is the “early decision” deadline, a time when there’s less competitive than in the fall, and plan accordingly. On line at http://www.unh.edu/undergrad-research/irop.html they can find the application and lots of information about writing a successful one.
Fulbright Scholarship
U.S. Student Fulbright Scholarship information sessions
General informationWhether for the next competition or one in a future year, exceptional students at all levels are invited to attend one of the upcoming U.S. Student Fulbright Program information sessions to learn about scholarships for post-baccalaureate study, research or English teaching abroad. The Next CompetitionTo be eligible for the coming year’s competition (for grants in academic year 2010-11), applicants will need to have at least a bachelor’s degree earned by the start of the 2010 grant period -- students who are currently juniors and above. Thursday, February 19, 200912:30 p.m. , Hood House 226Friday, February 27, 200912:00 noon, Hood House 226 If you plan to attend one of these sessions, please contact Fulbright advisor Sheila McCurdy at sheila.mccurdy@unh.edu. Sheila McCurdyAssistant DirectorUniversity of New HampshireCenter for International EducationHood House, 89 Main StreetDurham, NH 03824 Tel: 603 862-4788Fax: 603 862-0169 e-mail: sheila.mccurdy@unh.edu
General informationWhether for the next competition or one in a future year, exceptional students at all levels are invited to attend one of the upcoming U.S. Student Fulbright Program information sessions to learn about scholarships for post-baccalaureate study, research or English teaching abroad. The Next CompetitionTo be eligible for the coming year’s competition (for grants in academic year 2010-11), applicants will need to have at least a bachelor’s degree earned by the start of the 2010 grant period -- students who are currently juniors and above. Thursday, February 19, 200912:30 p.m. , Hood House 226Friday, February 27, 200912:00 noon, Hood House 226 If you plan to attend one of these sessions, please contact Fulbright advisor Sheila McCurdy at sheila.mccurdy@unh.edu. Sheila McCurdyAssistant DirectorUniversity of New HampshireCenter for International EducationHood House, 89 Main StreetDurham, NH 03824 Tel: 603 862-4788Fax: 603 862-0169 e-mail: sheila.mccurdy@unh.edu
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