Arabic (ARAB)

ARAB 10103. Elementary Arabic I. 3 Hours.

Stresses correct pronunciation, aural comprehension, simple speaking ability. Basic grammar is taught inductively through oral and written skills. (Typically offered: Spring)

ARAB 10106. Immersive Arabic I. 6 Hours.

Equivalent to ARAB 10103 and ARAB 10203. Stresses rapid learning through daily interaction and immersion in a fun and friendly atmosphere. Supportive pedagogical practice focuses on developing communicative proficiency. Fundamentals of grammar are taught inductively through engaging assignments and activities designed to incrementally develop oral and written skills. (Typically offered: Fall)

ARAB 10203. Elementary Arabic II. 3 Hours.

Continues to stress correct pronunciation, aural comprehension, simple speaking ability. Continued presentation of grammar with special attention to basic morphology. Prerequisite: ARAB 10103 or equivalent. (Typically offered: Fall)

ARAB 1100V. Special Topics in Arab Culture. 1-3 Hour.

Formulates an informed picture of the Arab World. Through exploration of various aspects of the region and interaction with Arabs in the community, students are introduced to the richness and diversity of Arab cultures. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 9 hours of degree credit.

ARAB 20103. Intermediate Arabic I. 3 Hours.

Leads to greater oral comprehension and speaking ability and develops the more advanced reading and writing skills. Prerequisite: ARAB 10203 or ARAB 10106 or equivalent. (Typically offered: Spring)

ARAB 20106. Immersive Arabic II. 6 Hours.

Continued emphasis on immersive learning through daily interaction. Leads to greater oral comprehension and speaking ability and develops the more advanced reading and writing skills. Emphasizes morphology and syntax. Focuses on expanding cultural awareness. Prerequisite: ARAB 10203 or ARAB 10106. (Typically offered: Spring)

ARAB 201H6. Honors Immersive Arabic II. 6 Hours.

Continued emphasis on immersive learning through daily interaction. Leads to greater oral comprehension and speaking ability and develops the more advanced reading and writing skills. Emphasizes morphology and syntax. Focuses on expanding cultural awareness. Prerequisite: Honors standing and (ARAB 10203 or ARAB 10106). (Typically offered: Spring)

ARAB 20203. Intermediate Arabic II. 3 Hours.

Continued development of speaking, comprehension, reading, and writing. Emphasizes morphology and syntax. (Typically offered: Irregular)

ARAB 30106. Immersive Arabic III. 6 Hours.

Leads to greater facility in the spoken language and continues to develop reading and writing skills. Continued broadening of cultural awareness and emphasis on morphology and syntax. Prerequisite: ARAB 20106. (Typically offered: Fall)

ARAB 301H6. Honors Immersive Arabic III. 6 Hours.

Leads to greater facility in the spoken language and continues to develop reading and writing skills. Continued broadening of cultural awareness and emphasis on morphology and syntax. Prerequisite: Honors standing and (ARAB 20106 or ARAB 201H6). (Typically offered: Fall)

ARAB 30303. Colloquial Arabic. 3 Hours.

Development of aural comprehension and speaking skills in one of the major Arabic dialects. Prerequisite: (ARAB 10103 and ARAB 10203) or ARAB 10106 or equivalent. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

ARAB 399HV. Honors Arabic Course. 1-6 Hour.

Honors thesis research and writing under the direction of a faculty member in the department. Prerequisite: Junior standing and honors standing. (Typically offered: Fall and Spring) May be repeated for up to 12 hours of degree credit.

ARAB 40106. Immersive Arabic IV. 6 Hours.

Continued development of speaking, comprehension, reading, writing. Reading assignments introduce a variety of styles ranging from classical to modern in both prose and verse. Prerequisite: ARAB 30106. (Typically offered: Spring)

ARAB 401H6. Honors Immersive Arabic IV. 6 Hours.

Continued development of speaking, comprehension, reading, writing. Reading assignments introduce a variety of styles ranging from classical to modern in both prose and verse. Prerequisite: Honors standing and (ARAB 30106 or ARAB 301H6). (Typically offered: Spring)

ARAB 40203. Advanced Arabic I. 3 Hours.

Development of advanced speaking and writing skills. Extensive reading and writing assignments and translating exercises from English into Arabic. Prerequisite: ARAB 40106. (Typically offered: Irregular)

ARAB 40303. Advanced Arabic II. 3 Hours.

Continued advanced speaking, reading, and writing skills. Prerequisite: ARAB 40203. (Typically offered: Irregular)

ARAB 40503. Arabic Readings. 3 Hours.

Develops skills in description, analysis, and argumentation within a workshop atmosphere. Readings are drawn from various styles of standard Arabic, ranging from newspapers to literary texts. The thematic focus of the course varies. Prerequisite: ARAB 40106 or equivalent. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for up to 6 hours of degree credit.

ARAB 41003. Arab Cinema. 3 Hours.

Explores Arab cultures through cinema to reach a critically informed understanding of their complexity and diversity. Analyzes how Arab societies have engaged with their socio-political contexts while negotiating questions of colonialism and imperialism, gender, and Arab national identities. Taught in English. (Typically offered: Fall)

ARAB 41103. Modern Arabic Literature. 3 Hours.

Selected readings from Arabic fiction and poetry from the 20th century to the present. Prerequisite: ARAB 40203 or equivalent. (Typically offered: Irregular)

ARAB 42103. Arab Culture and Civilization.. 3 Hours.

Selected readings from Arab history, literature, the Islamic Tradition, and the Holy Qur'an. Prerequisite: ARAB 40106 or equivalent. (Typically offered: Irregular)

ARAB 4700V. Special Topics. 1-6 Hour.

May be offered in a topic not specifically covered by courses otherwise listed. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for degree credit.

ARAB 5700V. Special Topics. 1-6 Hour.

May be offered in a topic not specifically covered by courses otherwise listed. Graduate degree credit will not be given for both ARAB 4700V and ARAB 5700V. (Typically offered: Irregular) May be repeated for degree credit.