Courses
ARAB 101-102 Introduction to the Arabic Language and Culture
Introduction to Arabic language and culture, which are fundamental for any modern Arab society; development of skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Prerequisite(s): Arabic 101 is the prerequisite to Arabic 102.
Unit(s): 1-1
Prerequisite(s): Arabic 101 is the prerequisite to Arabic 102.
Unit(s): 1-1
ARAB 121 Intensive Introduction to Arabic Language and Culture
Introduction to Modern Standard Arabic as well as spoken modern Arabic. Development of basic reading, writing, and speaking skills. Introduction to Arabic history and culture, which are fundamental for any modern Arab society.
Unit(s): 2
Unit(s): 2
ARAB 201-202 Intermediate Arabic Language and Culture
Continuation of Arabic 101-102 or Arabic 121 with deepening of Arabic grammar, further development of reading, writing, and speaking skills in Modern Standard Arabic, as well as in current dialects of the Levantine or Egyptian variety. Continuation of the introduction to Arabic history and culture, with a concentration on developments in the 18th through 20th centuries.
Prerequisite(s): Arabic 102 or 121 is the prerequisite to Arabic 201. Arabic 201 is the prerequisite to Arabic 202.
General Education Requirement: (202 only, COM2)
Unit(s): 1-1
Prerequisite(s): Arabic 102 or 121 is the prerequisite to Arabic 201. Arabic 201 is the prerequisite to Arabic 202.
General Education Requirement: (202 only, COM2)
Unit(s): 1-1
ARAB 301 Arabic in the Media
Deepens and refines students' knowledge of the grammatical structures of the Arabic language with a focus on comprehension and discussion of texts taken mainly from Arabic news media. Part of the course will be devoted to building the students' familiarity with regional dialects (Egyptian or Levantine Arabic) and strengthening their oral proficiency skills.
Prerequisite(s): Arabic 202.
Unit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Arabic 202.
Unit(s): 1
ARAB 302 Arabic in Literature
Continues to build student's knowledge of Arabic language and culture. Course materials include readings from contemporary short stories, excerpts from novels, and poetry. As an initial introduction to Arabic literature, the course emphasizes writing and speaking in Modern Standard Arabic, thus modeling the language spoken at international conferences. In an additional session per week, students will practice their debating skills in Arabic in the form of a mini colloquium.
Prerequisite(s): Arabic 301 or permission of department.
Unit(s): 1
Prerequisite(s): Arabic 301 or permission of department.
Unit(s): 1