Elevate your understanding of Arabic morphology with Arabic 201, a course focused on unlocking the structure and meaning embedded within Arabic words. This class is designed to deepen your knowledge of sarf by exploring the patterns and transformations that root letters undergo to form a wide array of verbs and nouns. The course covers the ten primary verb forms (Forms I-X), dissecting their patterns, meanings, and applications. Students will learn how root letters combine with prefixes, suffixes, and vowels to create verbs that convey nuances of intensity, causation, reciprocity, and more. By mastering these forms, students will gain the ability to recognize and derive the meanings of verbs in various contexts. In addition to verbs, the course delves into the formation of different noun types from root letters, including active participles (ism fāʿil), passive participles (ism mafʿūl), gerunds (maṣdar), and other noun derivatives. Through this exploration, students will see how Arabic words are systematically connected, enhancing their vocabulary acquisition and comprehension. This course balances theory and practice, equipping students with tools to identify and analyze root-based patterns in texts. Whether your goal is to read the Quran with greater understanding or to engage with Arabic literature, Arabic 201 will provide you with the skills to uncover the depth and beauty of Arabic morphology.

Prerequisite: students registering for this course must have first completed the Miftaah Arabic 101 course or an equivalent.