A little more than five years ago, the University of Nevada, Reno and The Northern Nevada International Center partnered to offer Arabic language courses to community members and University students.

Introduction to standard Arabic, including Arabic letters and sounds, the essentials of Arabic grammar, and basic instruction in all four language skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing. In ...

Although enrollment in Arabic classes is rising, some students say the program is disorganized and does not teach them practical skills for speaking the language, which the State Department considers ...